HealthNet TPO is a Netherlands based not for profit, non-governmental organization founded on the principle that access to affordable quality health care is a basic human right. HealthNet TPO works with interdisciplinary professionals to develop and implement innovative, culturally appropriate, evidence based public health interventions with a focus on: innovative development of health systems, mental health and  psychosocial care, long and short term training of health workers, control of communicable diseases (including malaria), and health financing schemes. HealthNet TPO offers ground-breaking and unconventional solutions that foster self-reliance and promote sustainable health care that is accessible to all.

HealthNet TPO in Afghanistan aims to improve the health status of the people in Afghanistan by supporting the local communities and the Government of Afghanistan in the development of a sustainable health care system.  HealthNet TPO is working in Afghanistan since 1994, implementing integrated health projects managed mainly by national staff and supported technically by expatriate staff from the headquarter office. HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is providing Primary Health Care, Mental Health and psychosocial services, fighting malaria and supporting Mother & Child Health Care in terms of providing training for Community Midwifes and to conduct operation research. Health Net TPO is currently implementing projects in 22 provinces and the major program it implements are Malaria Control program, SEHATMANDI projects  in four provinces , nutrition, Mental Health and Psychosocial program through a community system strengthening approach.

• Contribute to the development and regular review of the organizational research strategy, ensuring alignment with HealthNet TPO's program priorities and objectives.
• Manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of various study types (descriptive, exploratory, explanatory, evaluative, operational research, implementation science, policy research, knowledge management, etc.).
• Identify research gaps and opportunities and propose new research initiatives to address them.
• Ensure research activities adhere to ethical standards and data protection protocols.
• Contribute to building the research capacity of local teams and partners through training, mentoring, and technical support.
• Coordinate the timely and high-quality collection, management, and analysis of research data using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Synthesize research findings into actionable insights and recommendations for program improvement and advocacy.
• Participate in the dissemination of research results through reports, publications, presentations, and stakeholder workshops.
• Contribute to research funding mobilization efforts through grant writing and donor engagement.
• Participate in any relevant capacity building program inside or abroad the country

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine (MD) or psychology, preferred MPH or relevant master’s degree or specialist
• 1-2 years of experience in research program management, preferably in the healthcare or development sectors
• Demonstrated skills in research project design and implementation
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, including data analysis software
• Project management, communication, and teamwork skills
• Some experience in research funding mobilization and donor engagement
• Commitment to research ethics and data protection
• Proficiency in English and local languages Pashto and Dari

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their CVs along with an application letter to recruitment.kabul@hntpo.org

Please ensure to fill out the Health Net TPO application form which is available in http://www.acbar.org/applicationform  

Please ensure to mention the position you are applying for, in the subject line of your E-mail

Incomplete applications or applications received after closing date will not be given consideration.

Country office Address

House # 31,Street # 4, Kart Seh, District # 6, Kabul Afghanistan