Request For MdM
Mental Health and Care Practices Training – Female Trainer
Terms of Reference (TOR)
Mental Health and Care Practices Training – Female Trainer
1. Background
MdM-Afghanistan is implementing integrated MHPSS interventions into Health, and Nutrition targeting SAM/MAM children and Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) in health facilities and Therapeutic Feeding Units (TFUs). Recognizing the strong link between caregiver mental well-being and child health outcomes, the program aims to strengthen staff capacity to deliver Mental Health and Care Practices (MHCP) support as part of routine service delivery.
2. Purpose
To engage a qualified female MHPSS trainer to deliver a practical training that strengthens frontline staff capacity to provide basic psychosocial support and caregiving guidance to mothers/caregivers of SAM/MAM children and PLW in TFU and health facility settings.
3. Objectives
- Improve staff understanding of common mental health needs among caregivers of SAM/MAM children and PLW
- Build practical skills in basic psychosocial support (PSS) and supportive communication
- Promote positive caregiving and mother–child interaction practices within TFU/health services
- Strengthen early identification and safe referral of severe mental health cases
- Support effective integration of MHPSS into nutrition and health services
4. Scope of Work
The trainer will:
- Develop and adapt training materials of Mental Health Care Practices
- Develop a concise training agenda (5 days)
- Facilitate interactive sessions (role plays, case scenarios from TFU/OPD/IPD settings)
- Conduct pre- and post-tests
- Contextualize sessions using real case scenarios from SAM/MAM and PLW services (e.g., caregiver distress, non-compliance, feeding challenges linked to mental health)
- Integrate practical tools and job aids (e.g., basic PSS steps, communication checklists, caregiver support tips) that staff can use during routine consultations
- Facilitate demonstration sessions / mock counselling specific to TFU and OPD/IPD settings
- Guide participants on how to integrate MHCP into daily workflows (e.g., during screening, admission, follow-up visits)
- Include a session on staff well-being and stress management, considering the high workload in TFU/health facilities
- Support development of simple action plans for each facility/team on how they will apply MHCP after the training
- Provide on-the-job coaching recommendations for supervisors to reinforce skills post-training
- Ensure alignment with existing referral pathways and clarify roles for health, nutrition, and MHPSS staff
- Incorporate monitoring elements, including how staff can document MHCP support (aligned with your indicator on caregivers receiving support)
- Provide a brief post-training report with key findings and recommendations
5. Key Deliverables
- Adapted agenda and materials (before training)
- Pre/post assessment tools
- Delivery of full training
- Final report (within 5 days), including outcomes and recommendations for improving MHCP services in TFU/health facilities
6. Duration and Location
- Duration: five days
- Tentative Dates: Second or third week of May 2026
- Location: Farah Province
7. Participants
- Nutrition counsellors, and MHPSS staff working in the health facilities
- Estimated: 14 female participants
8. Qualifications
- Female trainer (contextual requirement)
- Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or related field
- ToT certified of Mental Health Care Practices intervention from a valid entity with practical supervision experience from TFU/HFs
- 3+ years’ experience in MHPSS, preferably in nutrition/health integration
- Strong facilitation skills and experience in humanitarian settings
- Knowledge of basic counseling, IASC guidelines, and community-based MHPSS
9. Logistics
MdM will cover:
- Transportation for trainer + mahram
- Accommodation (trainer+mahram)
- Lunch will be covered in the training; breakfast and dinner will be upon the candidate
- Training venue and materials
- Trainer fees
10. Reporting & Ethics
The trainer will report to the MHPSS Advisor and adhere to Do No Harm, confidentiality, PSEA, and culturally appropriate practices.
11. Submission
Applicants should submit their cover letter and CV along with their ToT certificates, and educational documentation.
12. Please indicate your fee per day in USD.
13. Please submit your proposals to mhpssadv.afghanistan@medecinsdumonde.net
Note:
Kindly submit your profile at your earliest convenience, without waiting for the closing date. Owing to the urgency of this training, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and an offer may be made to a suitable candidate before the closing date.