Provincial Coordinator

MSI Reproductive Choices Afghanistan (MSIA) is a branch of MSI, a global, non-profit, and non-governmental organization headquartered in London, UK, and was established in August 2002 after registration with the Government of Afghanistan. MSIA follows the local mission statement of MSI: Improve Afghan women’s health and well-being so that they can, in turn, build strong, healthy families. Our vision is to be the organization that Afghan women seek out for high-quality, client-centered health care provided by women, for women.

We focus on reducing maternal mortality by providing quality and sustainable maternal-child health (MCH) and reproductive health (RH) services and information in 17 provinces of Afghanistan, namely Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Jawzjan Faryab, Nangarhar, Helmand, Kandahar, Baghlan, Kunduz, Badakhshan, Takhar, Samangan, Kapisa, Khost, Paktia, Ghowr, Farah and Bamiyan, in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) of Afghanistan. 

MSIA strives to enhance women's health outcomes in the aforementioned provinces by delivering vital reproductive and maternal-child health services through multiple channels such as centers, outreaches, the private sector, and MS Ladies (Family Health Houses).

• Oversighting of medical and non-medical guidelines and policy implementation
• Active coordination and participation in PHCC, interagency, and security meetings
• Ensure medical quality assurance action plans are followed to meet MSI standards
• Co-develop training plan for staff and outside doctors and midwives
• Contracting all the trainers, training materials
• Advocate MSI-A projects and programs 
• Submitting the HMIS report to PhD
• Close coordination with PPHD
• Standard record keeping of medical and non-medical management information system
• Assessment and implementation of new projects
• Regular monitoring of sales team and preparing monthly reports to HO
• Understanding and following, MSIA medical and non-medical guidelines and policies
• Regular monitoring and supervision of guidelines and policy implementation
• Analyzing the program output for a better planning
• Make sure clinics are running up to a high standard of quality of care and information
• General coordination with all stakeholders
• Advocate MSI-A projects and programs. 
• Timely report of all program activities to the MSIA channel leaders.
• Working with the recruitment committee to hire the right staff members
• Regular monthly meetings with management staff and review target achievements and prepare action plans accordingly.
• Close coordination with the staff and community at the provincial level.
• Provincial financial management based on MSIA guidelines and standard
• Control of logistics and procurement   procedures at provincial levels
• Any other program-related tasks assigned by the head office from time to time.

It is a role requirement that the job holder must fully comply with, promote, and live MSI CORE VALUES:

• Mission-driven  
• Client-Centered
• Accountable
• Courageous 
• Resilient
• Inclusive

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in MD/ Public health or related discipline required
• 3-5 years of Proven experience in managing projects and operations within the project’s framework
•  Solid experience in project management and working in a collaborative environment
•  Ability to influence others within the organization while being open to other people’s views through negotiation skills
•  Demonstrated experience in preparing and monitoring internal procedures for adherence to regulations and policies related to projects.

Skills:

• Keen intellect with strong analytical skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and to make effective public presentations.
• Ability to work well with others in team environments
• Must be able to satisfy stakeholders
• Should be able to work in deadline-driven/results-orientated atmospheres
• Strong people management skills
• Strategic guidance and planning skills
• Must have Computer skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills and report writing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dari and English, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels.

Attitude / Values:

• Committed to MSIA mission, vision, objective, goal
• Friendly, team player
• Self-motivated and results-focused.
• Analytical and organized.
• Honest, reliable, and maintains confidentiality

Safeguarding:

MSI Reproductive Choices places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of MSI Afghanistan's efforts to address health, medical needs, and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, vulnerable adults, children, and maternal health.

MSI Afghanistan values maternal health and child protection, emphasizing that these groups are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. MSI Reproductive Choices is committed to protecting vulnerable adults and children from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, involving MSI Afghanistan employees and related personnel.

MSI Afghanistan has a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, and child abuse. We take all concerns and complaints regarding sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse, and child abuse involving MSI employees and related personnel very seriously.

All MSI Afghanistan offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By applying, the applicant confirms understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to fill out the MSIA application form by clicking the link below and submit a copy of their updated CV (NO Educational and Work Certificates) no later than the closing date.

MSI Reproductive Choices Afghanistan is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all individuals and is committed to fostering diversity at every level. Our hiring and selection processes adhere to a strict, non-discriminatory policy. Each applicant will be given fair and equal consideration, and we actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to ethnic, socioeconomic, religious, health, or disability backgrounds, to apply.

Kindly be advised that MSI Afghanistan does not impose any recruitment fees on applicants. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.