Job Detail

Main responsibilities of the position:

The Neonatal Specialist is primarily responsible for providing technical support to project staff and NGO health workers at central and provincial levels. The role involves designing and implementing HIVA maternal and newborn interventions focusing on the period around childbirth and the early neonatal stage, with special attention to the care of small and sick newborns.

More specifically:

Technical Assistance:

• Design and implement technical support activities related to neonatal care to assist health stakeholders.
• Develop a detailed annual work plan in coordination with UNICEF and the Project Manager to address priority neonatal health conditions at tertiary and secondary-level care, including NICU care with high-impact HIVA interventions.
• Provide technical assistance in neonatology to project mentors and NGO health workers through in-class, on-site, and virtual forms.
• Provide technical expertise and best global practices on key neonatal-related health issues, including updated guidelines and necessary information.
• Ensure the technical quality of all interventions provided by the project, especially neonatal components, according to national policies and protocols.
• Foster a culture of data demand, transparency, access, and use with all health system actors working in neonatal care.
• Stay updated on key developments in neonatal care and health in Afghanistan and abroad to inform technical support activities.
• Support clinical mentors at the provincial level to implement project activities and ensure quality services at health centers up to the provincial hospital level.
• Support the implementation of the Quality Improvement program using the revised HQIP tool.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Participate in the preparation and timely production of monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports with other staff and the M&E team.
• Monitor the progress of neonatal-related activities using project indicators.
• Generate regular reports and updates to the Project Manager.
• Produce and submit timely monthly and quarterly reports.

Capacity Building:

• Adapt existing neonatal training programs and materials, including standard newborn kits such as hospital and clinic modules.
• Build the capacity of provincial clinical mentors and counterparts to effectively plan, manage, oversee, and monitor essential neonatal interventions, including advocacy for funding.
• Participate in improving preventive measures around neonatal care and the effective integration of neonatal interventions.
• Assist technical staff and others on the team with matters related to neonatal care and related research and evaluation efforts.
• Build the capacity of team members.

External Representation:

• Represent the project and company in the neonatal technical area in Afghanistan and with the professional community.
• Participate in technical working groups as required in the region.

Other Responsibilities:

• Fulfill any other tasks requested by the supervisor related to the general scope of work of the position.

Interested candidates should apply through the below link and submit an application form for positions they are suitably qualified for.

https://msh.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Afghanistan-Kabul/Neonatal-Specialist_R4628?locationCountry=db69b722446c11de98360015c5e6daf6

Please click the employment opportunities tab and select Afghanistan from the list of countries. A list of positions will appear, please select those you wish to apply for. Candidates who do not apply through the above-mentioned link will not be considered for the shortlist. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap.