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About Handicap International

HI has been supporting the Afghan people since 1987, starting its operations in Pakistan. Since 1996, HI has been operating across Afghanistan in order to launch victim assistance interventions, working at different levels of the society and adopting a cross-sectoral approach. While present on the ground to directly support victims of the conflict through the provision of a range of services – from physical rehabilitation, to mine risk education and inclusive livelihoods – HI has been continuously advocating to increase the rights of victims and other people with disabilities in the country. In particular, and in line with its global strategy and priorities, HI has been advocating to reduce the use of landmines and conventional weapons. Acknowledging the need to respond to the urgent emergency crises combined with longer term, chronic gaps in the provision of services, HI has steadily expanded its range of activities and services in order to support the most vulnerable people, enhancing their resilience while strengthening participation and inclusion of all individuals.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the project manager and technical supervision of the MHPSS technical specialist, with strong functional links with PSS workers and physiotherapists, the health promoters ensure a clear mapping of the actors and the services existing in the province of intervention, and neighbouring provinces and the efficiency of referral pathways between HI and the others health actors, including the follow-up of the patients/ beneficiaries.

The health promoter ensures coordination of care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered (case management).

The health promoter will:

• Support in the identification of those in need, according to the project identification criteria
• Work with individuals, families, and groups to increase their awareness of HI services and refer those in need to relevant services
• Obtain a good overview of activities and services in the area covered, by establishing good links with the Shuras, the community in general, and other local associations in the communities
• Provide a complete and clear mapping of services (here below mentioned) existing in the Provinces and areas of intervention
• Provide indirect response through referrals to stakeholders working in social, protection, psychosocial, and health sectors or any other relevant sectors according to the needs of the beneficiaries (including close follow-up on the process and response) in close link with the PSS, The PT and the MRE workers
• Handle case assignments, draft service plans, review case progress, and assist in determining case closure
• Help beneficiaries achieve well-being and autonomy by linking them with HI`s comprehensive rehab and MRE services.
• Ensure a communication flow with the different stakeholders involved in service delivery to beneficiaries i.e. community elders, local organizations, government hospitals, etc.

The Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to: 

1. COMMUNBITY LIAISON
   • Liaise with local communities and community-based organizations (e.g. Organizations of People with Disabilities (OPD) to ensure clear communication with affected communities regarding targeting criteria and how to access assistance and give feedback.
   • Ensure community acceptance of the project through positive interactions and clear communication with beneficiaries and communities in the field.
   • Identification of target beneficiaries and groups.
   • Support collaboration and coordination with external stakeholders such as community leaders, and hospital /clinic authorities to enhance the service delivery and improve awareness on comprehensive rehabilitation.

2. ESTABLISH A CLEAR MAPPING OF EXISTING SERVICES
   • Contact and meet the different stakeholders and partners to develop a clear understanding of their actions and mandate
   • Under the supervision of the PM support the mapping of services and service providers in target locations
   • Establish clear communications with the different partners and stakeholders to whom HI could refer cases as required.

3. HANDLE CASE ASSIGNMENTS PROPERLY
   • Under the supervision of the PTs and PSS workers complete referral forms, when required, according to HI referral criteria
   • Identify needs for referrals to other relevant stakeholders and monitor referrals in coordination with the psych health promoters, the physiotherapist, and/or the project manager.
   • Acquire adequate levels of knowledge to correctly identify cases that require immediate medical care or protection assistance and react immediately, taking appropriate steps to work in collaboration with the PTs or PSS workers to ensure beneficiaries receive appropriate services.
   • Ensure that the beneficiaries referred to HI by other services/stakeholders are directed to and registered with appropriate HI services.
   • Ensure that the beneficiaries referred by HI are registered with the organizations they have been referred to. In collaboration with the PSS workers and PTs, support communication with referral organizations to follow up on cases referred by HI. 

4. DEVELOP PLANNING TOOLS AND REPORT ADEQUATELY

• • Maintain complete awareness files for each group of participants
  • Ensure gender and disability desegregated data of the participants is recorded

5. Self-driven continuous professional competencies and skills improvement.

• • Demonstrate the willingness to improve his/her knowledge and skills by participating actively in any training sessions, and capacity-building activities delivered by HI staff.
  • Participate in the different activities that are common to all team members (identification of needs of beneficiaries, internal and/or external referrals)
  • Respect each team member’s positions, work, and specificity

6. Demonstrate ethics and professional practice:

• • Show professional ethics, and respect and promote the Handicap International mandate
  • Among others, he/she respects the beneficiary’s privacy and confidentiality (he/she only shares medical information with medical staff/persons directly involved in the beneficiary’s care)
  • Respect the Handicap International protection of children policy and protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation and abuse policy and report to your line manager any non-respect of HI’s policies amongst the teams or partners.
  • Report any incident or act that causes any harm to the beneficiary or others (protection concerns).
  • Always interact with children in the presence of their parents or caregivers
  • Always respect a refusal of service.

7. Team Work

• Participate in project team meetings, technical meetings, and other project-related activities.
• Contribute to the weekly planning activity planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams under the oversight of the project manager.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment in which project activities take place.
• Observes strict adherence to HI’s security and safety regulations and supports the dissemination of any information related to security and safety to relevant focal persons.

8. Any other task

Any other additional tasks as assigned by the line manager Note that this job description must remain flexible, to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager.

Skills Required

• having experience in the mentioned field

Submission Guideline:

Application Process:

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link into their web browser https://airtable.com/appS3dbCePRVs4KAl/shroNkHdrSEV1vQEe to submit their details and upload their required documents prior to the deadline.

Important notes:

• Please note that only the applications received through the online platform will be considered for this position.
• It is important to note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Therefore, timely submission is crucial.
• After the review process, please be aware that only candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process. If you do not hear from us within one week from the closing date , please consider that your application has not been shortlisted for further process.

- HI has got strong stand on protection of beneficiaries.

"The Rehabilitation Assistant will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct"

HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEAH, Child Protection etc). HI has a zero tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal
record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

Individuals with disabilities and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly value the unique perspectives and contributions that you can bring to our team.

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