Organization Background:

Organization for Promotion of Health & Community Development (OPHCD) is a nongovernmental, non-political and independent organization. OPHCD has been established in 2017 and registered with the NGOs Department of the Ministry of Economy of the with license # 4160. In addition, the organization has membership of Afghanistan National Health cluster, Afghanistan National Nutrition Cluster and ACBAR. OPHCD, as a non-governmental organization striving for well-being of the people through promotion of health, education, WASH, protection and human right, economic stability and sustainable development of the communities with focus on the women and children, drugs users, IDPs and other marginalized group of the society with an equitable manner.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:                  

• Strengthen core competencies of health workers including referral-level professionals on essential care for every baby (ECEB), essential care for small babies (ECEB) (including Kangaroo Mother Care), sick newborn care, family planning (including long acting reversible contraceptives [LARC]), management of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), pre-eclampsia and eclampsia (PEE) and safe C-Section surgery intervention, particularly surgeons, female obstetricians and gynecologists, medical doctors, midwives and nurses by integrating respectful and gender-sensitive care in the TST approach, and on implementation of group care model (i.e. GANC and GPNC).
• Implement the project activities particularly the High-Impact Value-Added (HIVA) interventions in the Khost province to ensure quality services of clinical practices at selected health facilities up to the Khost provincial hospital level.
• Understand and materialize the concept of teamwork into action through joint planning and implementation with OPHCD Khost HER-AF2 Project provincial technical officers.
• Conduct a comprehensive rapid assessment of the Khost Province HFs in the provision of thematic services for which a clinical mentor is recruited in collaboration with OPHCD Khost HER-AF2 Project technical officers to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Identify the gaps in service delivery, facilitate a root cause analysis with the clinical staff, and develop a practical performance improvement plan in collaboration with OPHCD HF/Hospital Quality Improvement (QI) committee members.
• Initiate and conduct mentoring and coaching visits for providing capacity-building support/mentorship to the healthcare providers in the provision of thematic services for which a clinical mentor is recruited to improve the quality of healthcare and increase access to quality health and nutrition services in the targeted community.
• Develop and implement a monthly work plan for the improvement of clinical and non-clinical weaknesses observed in the targeted HFs of the OPHCD Khost HER-AF2 Project.
• Implement the Quality Improvement program in the Khost HER-AF2 project health facility level using the revised/short version HQIP tool ensuring adherence to established standards and procedures.
• Disseminate and ensure appropriate implementation of Quality Improvement (QI) standards and procedures in the Khost HER-AF2 project health facility level.
• Assist in the implementation of alternative capacity-building approaches, such as peer-to-peer mentoring visits and formal competency-based training, in collaboration with provincial stakeholders, to bolster compliance with standards and enhance service delivery at the HFs level.
• Establish/Strengthen Quality Improvement (QI) committees and organize monthly meetings at HFs and Provincial level.
• Establish/strengthen MPDSR and facilitate monthly review of maternal and neonatal deaths and stillbirths at HFs level.
• Build competency of health providers on the use and maintenance of advanced equipment (Ultrasound, warmers, etc.)
• Introduce and implement AIM-S bundle and GANC/GPNC approach in targeted HFs at Khost Provincial level.
• Assist Health Care Providers (HCP), build their competencies and certify their competencies by applying competency evaluation checklists at HFs level on:

• Providing essential care g for newborn infants until discharge (including reanimation of newborn with asphyxia)
• Providing prenatal care for high-risk pregnancies
• Assisting in Management of premature or complicated deliveries and complications.
• Care for infants’ nutrition to ensure optimal growth and development.
• Assist with medications and treat infants born with infections.

• pursuing the application and compliance of the new standards
• Work in collaboration with other partners at the provincial level in the area of quality improvement systems in the health sector.
• Participate in technical working groups as required in the Khost province.
• Produce and submit timely monthly and quarterly reports to OPHCD HER-AF2 Project FP and donor.
• Carefully document the “HF QI progress sheet” for each activity/result undertaken per health center visited, and effectively circulate it to ensure data use by HIVA provincial manager, and any relevant stakeholders (NGO).
• Closely collaborate and coordinate with community health officers to ensure the strengthening of the links between health centers visited and their communities in thematic services for which clinical mentor is recruited.
• Initiate and prepare success stories from project implementation at HFs level.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as may be needed or assigned

Qualificaiton and Requirements:      

  MINIMUM EDUCATION:   

 Specialist of oby/gyn, Bachelor’s degree in medicine or Midwives, master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in implementing, clinical support, quality management, and advising health programs, or any other field related to health systems strengthening.
• Previous experience in the implementation of Harmonized Quality Improvement Program (HQIP) or other tools equivalent to HQIP is preferred.
• Experienced in working with development partners and at decentralized levels. Ability to train using a clinical mentoring approach.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Written and spoken fluency in Dari or Pashto, and English.
• Willing to travel as necessary to the supported provinces and districts.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills both in local languages and English. Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff.

D. Submission Guideline:

5. Interested candidates submit applications, including your resume and a cover letter, to bphs.hro@gmail.com
5. Please Mention the announced position vacancy number province you have applied in the email subject please like (apply for OPHCD-HR-), Via Email: bphs.hro@gmail.com
5. OPHCD has zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse (SEA).
5. By applying to this position, you agree to all OPHCD policies regarding Data Protection and Sharing and also PSEAH.
5. Note: only short-listed candidates will be contacted