The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC opened the country program in Afghanistan in 1988. Our programs span the range from humanitarian relief to early recovery and development activities, focusing on child protection, education, economic wellbeing, health, and power. The IRC works in 10 provinces throughout Afghanistan, among which some of the most security volatile, and employs over 1000 staff.

Compliance with Policies:

• Compliance with the IRC WAY (our standards for professional conduct) is a responsibility shared by all involved in delivering on the IRC’s mission. We must abide by the IRC Way and Safeguarding Policies all the time. 
• The IRC has zero tolerance approach to the IRC Code of Conduct including safeguarding violations being committed by its staff, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, suppliers, vendors, sub-grantees/partners, implementing partners or any other associate.

• Act as the forward-facing point of escalation for any pandemic disease clinical questions for all IRC Afghanistan staff and their family members.
• Being as benevolence committee of IRC and required to check all documentation related to health of IRC staff or close family members.
• Provide telehealth examination and advice to IRC staff. Please note this position will not require physical examination or in-person examination.
• Provide clinically relevant advice and support to the IRC-Afghanistan HR lead and Safety and Security head-on issues related to local pandemic disease outbreak trends.
• Lead and/or assist local the Safety and Security team in contact tracing of staff who may have physical contact with a suspected/confirmed pandemic disease staff member in the Office and provide updated information and guidance.
• Maintain close review of epidemic trends, testing capacity and treatment facilities and provide regular update to his/her supervisor and close communication with the Ministry of Public Health is required.
• Track and report suspected/confirmed any kind of pandemic cases in IRC Afghanistan Offices to the IRC Afghanistan Focal Point (minimum weekly communication)
• Ensure that the staff working environment is suitable to control infection, with Infection Prevention and Control practices practiced and observed by the staff all the time.
• Advise staff on individual-level risk mitigation measures and individualized guidance on how to safely self-isolate through individual consultations and group training (remote/in-person).
• Maintain at a minimum weekly communication and symptom monitoring of IRC Afghanistan staff in self-isolation.
• Conduct follow-up on daily basis with suspected/confirmed COVID-19 and any other type of Pandemic disease for IRC staff to monitor symptoms and the general wellbeing and provide necessary health guidance.
• Ensure that staff communications are timely and accurate, including regular status updates and sharing reports and results with IRC SMT.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with private health information of staff as per IRC policies. 
• Attend in trainings/e-meetings conducted by the IRC Health Team and escalate clinical questions and concerns through this channel.
• Maintain regular team, skype and or phone communication with the Field Coordinators and department heads and collect information on staff health condition.
• Conduct all pandemic and COVID-related training for IRC staff when advised by the COVID focal points.
• Any other tasks related to the job assigned by supervisor.

• Must have an MD degree from a recognized/reputable university.
• At least 3-4 years of experience working as a licensed medical provider (medical doctor or medical officer- depending on the local cadre/endorsed by Ministry of Public Health)
• Prior experience working with health organizations, in particular international organizations are preferred.
• Prior experience in providing mental health support is highly preferred.
• Experience in working in health crises/emergencies is highly preferred. 
• Prior experience in conducting training in areas of infectious disease and public health.
• Strong clinical knowledge of Pandemic and its local trend in Afghanistan
• Excellent understanding of the Afghan healthcare system
• Must be fluent in English language, as well as the local languages (Dari and/or Pashto) are required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work and deal successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong time-management skills (task prioritization, work-plan development, reporting, etc.)
• Ability to work both independently and with cross-functional team structure.
• Knowledge of Office Package software (Team, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is needed.

For IRC- Afghanistan Internal Candidates:

(“ The IRC encourages employees to remain in a position for at least one year and be in good standing before applying for another position within the organization. if an employee is interested in a vacant position within the organization, he/she must inform his/her supervisor in advance before applying for a new position”)

(However, 1 year is a must to complete but to encourage IRCA employees somehow we are flexible who work in the current IRC position for at least 6 months or above and are given chance to compete for an opportunity in the organization)

All qualified candidates are requested to open the given link and follow the instructions:

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/56530?c=rescue

applications received without a given link and/or online system will be disqualified and removed from the entire process. 

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and after that for interviews. If you are not contacted TWO or FOUR WEEKS after the closing date .please know that your application has not been successful for the post. IRC Afghanistan Country Office, Qala-e-Fathullah, Street # 3, District 10, Old UNOCHA Office, Beside Fatemia Mosque.