Capacity Building

Our Strategic Approach to Strengthening Health Capacity

We build capacity at multiple levels—from clinical skills to leadership development—using proven, hands-on methodologies.

1. Clinical Skills and Specialty Training for Healthcare Providers

We elevate the quality of care by enhancing the competencies of medical professionals.

• Advanced Clinical Workshops: We conduct specialized training in breast and cervical cancer screening (CBE & VIA), comprehensive family planning, clinical management of rape (CMR), and HIV/AIDS care and treatment.

• Mentorship and Preceptorship: Experienced MEWATA specialists provide one-on-one clinical mentorship to younger doctors and nurses in public health facilities, fostering hands-on learning and confidence.

• Training of Trainers (ToT): We develop cadres of master trainers within regions to ensure knowledge multiplication and sustainable skill transfer within local health systems.

2. Leadership and Management Development for Women in Health

We break barriers for women to lead at all levels of the health sector.

• Women’s Leadership Institutes: We run structured programs focusing on health systems management, policy advocacy, financial management, and strategic communication for female healthcare professionals.

• Network and Platform Building: We create spaces for mentorship and peer support among our members, connecting young medical women with seasoned experts for guidance and career advancement.

3. Community Health Worker (CHW) and Peer Educator Empowerment

We strengthen the frontline of community health.

• Certified Training Programs: We train CHWs and peer educators in health education, basic screening referrals, data collection, and community mobilization techniques for programs in reproductive health, cancer awareness, and HIV.

• Continuous Skill Updates: We provide refresher courses and supportive supervision to ensure community-based volunteers maintain high standards and motivation.

4. Institutional Strengthening for Health Facilities

We help health systems work better for women and communities.

• Gender Sensitivity Training: We train entire facility staff—from clinicians to receptionists—on providing respectful, stigma-free, and gender-sensitive care, particularly for survivors of violence and adolescents.

• Quality Improvement Collaboratives: We facilitate workshops for health facility teams to identify gaps in service delivery (e.g., in family planning or HIV testing) and develop action plans for improving service quality and patient experience.