HEWADis a preeminent first responder, HEWAD provides emergency relief to those struck by conflict, disaster and disease—no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions—working with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for self-reliance. After the emergency has passed and our disaster-relief effort has ended, we shift from emergency medical response to long-term medical support and training. HEWAD provides resources and training to help local staff provide a range of services—including healthcare, food, water and sanitation support—to their communities.
In Afghanistan where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
HEWAD is seeking candidates that transform, inspire, and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
I. Health Care to the Mothers and Children:
● Provide primary health care services for mothers and children.
● Administer and prescribe medications and other treatments as necessary following the established protocols and guidelines.
● Educate patients about preventive measures and promoting healthy lifestyle choices to improve overall health and well-being.
● Monitor and evaluate overall health and development of mothers and children, and address any concerns or complications.
● Provide technical oversight to ANC and PNC consultations provided to pregnant women by the midwife.
● Maintain the medical records of the patients and provide follow up treatment as required.
● Facilitate referrals for specialized medical care as required .
II. MCHC Management:
● Ensure day-to-day management and supervision of the Mother and Child Health Center (MCHC).
● Ensure the MCHC guidelines and guidance note on youth integration are followed.
● Ensure that MCHC staff adhere to guiding principles of respect, confidentiality, safety/security and non- discrimination while providing services to mothers and children.
● Ensure the rational use of resources in line with organization and donor-approved policies.
● In consultation with the MCHC team and implementing partner MHPSS technical manager, develop a weekly activity plan and provide support to all MCHC staff in implementation of the activities as per plan.
III. Data and Information Management:
● Responsible for maintaining and confidentiality of all registered documents.
● Responsible for compilation and sharing of all MCHC activities data on daily, weekly, and monthly basis with the line supervisors including the Provincial Officer, Technical Manager, and Project Coordinator.
● Ensure accuracy of the data collection for all MCHC personnel.
● Ensure that all work with clients is kept confidential and that ethical practices are always followed this includes obtaining informed consent of beneficiaries for all pictures taken inside the MCHC.
IV. Documentation and Reporting:
● Support the documentation of best practices, human interest stories, and lessons learned.
● Prepare regular reports on program implementation, achievements, and challenges.
● Ensure that the health and safety standards at MCHC are maintained and report any maintenance related issues to the line manager.
● Report any incidents occurring within MCHC, ensuring timely communication to the line manager for guidance and appropriate action.
● Inform line manager immediately about any challenges faced in the MCHC activities implementation.
● Perform other tasks assigned by the line manager.
Medical Degree from a recognized institution, with a valid license to practice medicine.
● Strong knowledge and expertise in maternal and child health.
● Proven experience of working with mother and children in a clinical or hospital setting is preferred.
● Experience in managing health / psychosocial programming.
● Good understanding of relevant cultural and sensitive issues.
● Strong communication skills.
● Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate good organizational skills.
● Able to speak/write in English, Pashto and Dari with clarity and ease.
● Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Applicants meeting the above requirements are requested to apply for this vacancy, please use the following link; https: https://forms.gle/SUGsNUoVAqahUmW8A
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HEWADis a preeminent first responder, HEWAD provides emergency relief to those struck by conflict, disaster and disease—no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions—working with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools requir... Read More
