Community Health Promoter

World Vision International (WVI) began emergency relief operations in Afghanistan in 2001 by addressing the urgent needs of children and families affected by natural disasters and decades of conflict. More than a decade later, World Vision Afghanistan’s (WVA) programs have expanded to development sectors such as health, nutrition, WASH, child protection, and education, empowering women to engage in civil and social change through interfaith partnership.

WVA targets the most vulnerable in its interventions; including children, women, Internally Displace Persons (IDPs), and returnee refugees, as well as the most impoverished and marginalized families. These priorities have been chosen to contribute to our Goal of: “Improved survival and well-being of Afghan girls and boys, building the foundations for a better future for Afghan children and their communities.” 

Our work is well established in Herat, Badghis, Ghor, and Faryab provinces in the western region of Afghanistan. We work closely with all levels of society including children, parents, teachers, village councils, religious leaders, ministries, provincial departments, and other national and international agencies

Job Porpuse
The Community Health Promoter will support community health promotion and outreach activities under the R-Live Project in Ghowr province by working closely with community health workers (CHWs), community shuras, and local stakeholders. The position aims to improve access to essential preventive health and nutrition information and services for vulnerable populations, particularly women, girls, children, and high-risk groups in marginalized and hard-to-reach communities, in alignment with community health guidance of the Afghanistan Ministry of Public Health.
The role is responsible for facilitating behaviour change communication, conducting daily health education sessions, and supporting community engagement activities. The Community Health Promoter will also support follow-up of defaulter cases from vaccination and nutrition services, encouraging caregivers to complete immunization schedules and nutrition treatment or counselling visits as required by the project plan.

Required Experience and Education

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience working as a community mobilizer, community nutrition promoter, community health promoter, or health/nutrition assistant.

• Experience in community-based health or nutrition programs, including work with community leaders, community structures, or shura systems.

• Demonstrated experience in documentation, reporting, and basic monitoring of community activities.

• Experience in adult learning methods, health education delivery, and training facilitation is highly preferred.

• Health-related diploma or degree (such as Midwifery, Nursing, or equivalent health education background) is preferred.

• Training in community health promotion, nutrition awareness, or behaviour change communication is an advantage.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills for working with community members, clients, and project staff.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Health-related educational background is preferred.

• Experience working with NGOs/INGOs in community health or nutrition programs is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of primary health care, nutrition promotion, and humanitarian health activities.
• Good communication, facilitation, and community engagement skills.
• Understanding of child protection, gender issues, and community health promotion.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with flexibility and teamwork spirit.

Psychosocial Assessment and Case Identification

Conduct intake assessment and identify clients requiring mental health and psychosocial support services. Screen children, adolescents, youth, and adults for psychosocial distress and common mental health concerns. Identify trauma-related stress, anxiety, depression, and other psychosocial difficulties. ________________________________________

• Psychosocial Counselling Services

Provide individual psychosocial counselling sessions for identified beneficiaries. Conduct group counselling sessions for children, adolescents, youth, and caregivers when appropriate. Provide psychological first aid (PFA) to trauma survivors and vulnerable clients.

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• Case Management and Follow-up

Develop basic case plans based on identified mental health and psychosocial needs. Monitor client recovery progress and update case documentation regularly. Follow up with clients receiving psychosocial counselling services.

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• Referral Services
• Refer severe or complicated mental health cases to specialized health services or higher-level facilities.
• Coordinate referrals for:

Advanced mental health counselling

Medical treatment when required

Protection or social support services

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• Community Awareness and Outreach Support

Support community awareness activities on mental health and psychosocial well-being. Work with outreach workers, community leaders, and health shuras to promote mental health awareness.

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• Staff and Community Capacity Support

Provide basic psychosocial well-being and stress management information to facility staff when needed. Support capacity building and awareness sessions related to MHPSS.

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• Documentation and Reporting

Maintain confidential client records and secure storage of case files. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly activity reports. Document counselling sessions, follow-up activities, and referral outcomes.

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• Safeguarding and Ethical Practice

Ensure client confidentiality and adhere to child and adult safeguarding standards. Respect cultural, ethical, and professional counselling principles.

Other

Adhere to WV Child and Adult Safeguarding policy and standards. Adhere to WV accountability standards. To be aware and prepared to implement WV Afghanistan Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs plan under the context of (AHF) interventions.

Planning and Coordination

• In collaboration with the health and nutrition officer and project manager, and facility in charge, introduce the project to community members, community shuras, and local leaders. Provide orientation on project objectives, service components, and implementation approaches in targeted communities.
• Ensure that health facility suitability and community acceptance plans are discussed, prepared, and signed with community shuras where required.
• Coordinate with the project health and nutrition officer to support development and implementation of community-level activity plans across project operational areas.
• Conduct daily health and nutrition education sessions focusing on priority community health issues, maternal and child health, and nutrition practices in line with guidance of the Afghanistan Ministry of Public Health.
• Support public awareness activities related to nutrition, vaccination, maternal health, and disease prevention.
• Participate in community-based data collection, documentation, and preparation of activity reports.
• Perform field or administrative tasks assigned by the supervisor.
• Community Engagement
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with community leaders, shura members, and local stakeholders.
• Collect and share community-level security information with the project team when required.
• Monitor and report potential community concerns, or operational challenges.
• Maintain regular field presence and coordinate with zonal and project management teams to strengthen community awareness of project objectives.
• Defaulter Follow-up and Community Health Promotion
• Support follow-up of vaccination defaulters and encourage completion of immunization schedules.
• Support follow-up of nutrition defaulter cases, including children and mothers who missed counselling, treatment, or monitoring visits.
• Promote health-seeking behaviour and support referral of defaulter cases to appropriate health facilities.
• Reporting and Documentation
• Maintain records of community health education sessions and outreach activities.
• Assist in project monitoring, data collection, and reporting of community-level activities.
• Prepare and submit activity reports as required by the supervisor.
• Safeguarding and Accountability
• Adhere to child and adult safeguarding policies and standards.
• Follow organizational accountability standards.
• Support humanitarian emergency preparedness and response activities as required.

Ensure full compliance with WVI’s Accountability Frameworks, Safeguarding Policies, Code of Conduct, and donor requirements by actively participating in AAP mandatory trainings and integrating accountability mechanisms into all project activities. Conduct meaningful AAP community engagement and sensitization during field visits, including distribution of CFM cards to beneficiaries and facilitating awareness sessions on the feedback and complaints mechanism throughout project implementation.

The application closing date is 02-Nov-2026. Please submit your resume and one-page cover letter outlining how you meet the job requirements by emailing: [email protected] Please write on the subject of your Email the Vacancy Number (WVA1915) also avoid sending an attachment of big size (above 1024 KB) if you want your application/CV to be considered.

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