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About MSI Reproductive Choices Afghanistan (MSIA)

MSI Reproductive Choices Afghanistan (MSIA) is a branch of MSI, a global, non-profit, and non-governmental organization headquartered in London, UK, and was established in August 2002 after registration with the Government of Afghanistan. MSIA follows the local mission statement of MSI: Improve Afghan women’s health and well-being so that they can, in turn, build strong, healthy families. Our vision is to be the organization that Afghan women seek out for high-quality, client-centered health care provided by women, for women.

We focus on reducing maternal mortality by providing quality and sustainable maternal-child health (MCH) and reproductive health (RH) services and information in 17 provinces of Afghanistan, namely Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Jawzjan Faryab, Nangarhar, Helmand, Kandahar, Baghlan, Kunduz, Badakhshan, Takhar, Samangan, Kapisa, Khost, Paktia, and Daikundi, in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) of Afghanistan. 

MSIA strives to enhance women's health outcomes in the aforementioned provinces by delivering vital reproductive and maternal-child health services through multiple channels such as centers, outreaches, the private sector, and MS Ladies (Family Health Houses).

Job Description

• Conducting morning meetings with all staff
• Lead monthly staff meetings as per the agenda, draft minutes and follow the action plan for implementation
• Assist in the management of all resources, which are in use of health facility (human resources, equipment, medicine, fee, etc)
• Perform Ultrasound examination of the clients
• Maintain Ultrasound  machine against sunlight, electric shocks, and other harm
• Provision of correct examination of the clients (patients) and provide the necessary advice
• Prescribe medicine  according to right diagnosis and necessity of the client
• Explaining the treatment plan to the patient and allowing sufficient time for clients to ask questions
• Write up necessary and required information on client cards and ensure important information  is not missing
• Conduct monthly clinical record audits and report to Health Support and Research Team in Support Office
• Ensure all staff adhere to infection prevention policies across the health facility
• Adhere to all infection prevention policies throughout service provision
• Participate in all kinds of training nominated by the Health Support and Research Team
• Conduct training if the provider is trained as a clinical trainer
• Provide on the job training and supportive supervision  for level 2 providers
• Keep record of training received and training provided in their training logbook
• Conduct competency assessment of other providers
• Maintain a good relationship with the community
• Ensure the MEM kit is complete,  MEM drugs are up to date and MEM equipment is functioning well and fully ready for emergency
• Ensure pharmacy follows FEFO policy and stock cards are kept as per MSI policy
• Be well prepared to manage an emergency event, have the stepwise knowledge to refer clients to a third facility
• Obtain and complete client consent form before performing the procedure as per each service guideline
• Ensure all incident reporting format is available in hard and soft copy and provider understand risk rating for clinical and product-related incident 
• Maintain proper referral system when required
• Provision of MSI FP services  as per the guideline and job aids
• Provision of Client centered counseling as per the REDI framework/ usage of WHO wheel chart and MSI flip chart during counseling
• Follow up on internal audit/ incident/ client feedback/staff meeting/ supervision and another related action plan for implementation and completion
• Be encouraged to increase model areas in quality clinical governance and services
• Ensure all key clinical staff are immunized against HBS and HBS register is maintained and tracked up to date
• Make sure the gender of the babies is not revealed  in the ultrasound result
• Perform any other required project-related tasks

Other side responsibilities:

• Managing all emergency medical situations according to MSI-A and MoPH standards
• Monitor and administer the arrival and departure of MSI-A Staff and clients in the clinic
• Monitor the payment of fees and keep an accurate record of client information and income with a daily summary along with click operator
• Assist in the efficient flow of clients through the clinic
• Provide information and consultation on Family Planning for any patient comes to the health center
• Treat all clients with respect, provide privacy, and maintain confidentiality
• Assisting clients to make a decision by helping to think through the choices.
• Understanding and respecting clients' rights
• Being brief, doing first things first, using simple words, and repeating the most important information during counseling
• Encouraging clients to ask questions, and share concerns
• Ensure that the whole clinic team is kept fully informed of relevant developments
• Represent the clinic team (and where appropriate, the Country Director and the undersigned at internal and external meetings and tactical planning
• Ensuring aseptic measures infection prevention  within the clinic
• Arranging meetings with CBD and mobile clinics
• Ensure MSI-A and MoPH standards rules are followed
• Avoid tribal, gender, religious, and Nationality discrimination.

Skills Required

• having experience in the mentioned field

Submission Guideline:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to fill out the MSI-A application form by clicking the link below and send a copy of their updated CV (no educational or job certifications) by the closing date.

Please note that MSI-A does not charge applicants any recruitment fees. MSI-A is an equal-opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity at all levels. MSI-A has a strict non-discriminatory policy in its hiring and selection processes. All applicants will receive equal consideration, and applicants from all ethnic, racial, and economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please be aware that only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

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