Health Care Coach

LOST is seeking a compassionate and experienced Health Care Coach to train and mentor program beneficiaries—often youth, women, or underserved individuals—preparing them for roles in basic healthcare support, caregiving, or health-related services. This role focuses on providing practical training, building confidence, and enhancing job readiness for entry-level positions such as nursing aides, home caregivers, community health workers, or hospital assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver practical and theory-based training in areas such as basic nursing care, personal hygiene, patient handling, first aid, and elder care
• Teach proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), infection control, and safety procedures
• Coach beneficiaries in soft skills including empathy, communication, professionalism, and patient interaction
• Demonstrate use of basic healthcare tools and assistive devices (e.g., thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, wheelchairs)
• Conduct regular assessments, hands-on evaluations, and provide constructive feedback
• Guide participants in ethical and respectful caregiving practices, especially when working with vulnerable patients
• Adapt training approaches for beneficiaries with diverse educational backgrounds and learning needs
• Support placement efforts by preparing participants for interviews, job trials, and real-world healthcare environments
• Maintain training records, progress reports, and attendance sheets
• Coordinate with local health facilities or care centers for practical exposure or internships

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in healthcare, nursing, caregiving, or community health services
• Prior experience in training or coaching, especially in low-resource or grassroots settings, is preferred
• Good understanding of basic medical care, hygiene, patient safety, and elder/child care practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate and guide beneficiaries
• Fluency in the local language(s); basic English is a plus
• Diploma or certificate in Nursing, General Duty Assistant (GDA), Home Health Aide, or a similar healthcare qualification
• Familiarity with national healthcare programs or training schemes (e.g., PMKVY, NSDC, TESDA) is an asset

Preferred Competencies:

• Empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity
• Conflict resolution and emotional intelligence
• Practical, hands-on training style
• Experience working with NGOs, women’s groups, or youth development programs

Working Conditions:

• On-site at training centers, health clinics, or community halls
• May involve local travel for field visits, home care demos, or health awareness sessions
• Flexible hours depending on program schedules and beneficiary availability

NB: LOST has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the code of conduct, that enshrines the principles of PSEA, always (Both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the code of conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.