CARE is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian humanitarian organization, extending its relief and development assistance to those in need. CARE, as an International Confederation of 13 member organizations is one of the world's largest private humanitarian organizations working in more than 90 plus, countries committed to helping communities in the developing world achieve lasting victories over poverty.

1. Summary of Key Functions

• Receiving the medical and nutrition commodities form the CARE international in Afghanistan provincial office.
• Assist the HF doctor in management of pharmacy including updating stock cards, consumption reports and preparing other pharmacy related documents and formats.
• Screening of 24-59 months children and PLW.
• Admission and discharge of the Children and PLW in the OPD-MAM and OPD-SMA program according to the admission criteria.
• Prepare the monthly OPD-MAM and OPD-SAM report.
• Organize/conduct regular health education sessions base on daily health education plan and pass health messages regarding nutrition to clients and communities.
• Participate in mass campaigns and public awareness activities.
• Provision of the dressing, injection and IV fluid administration to the patients.

The incumbent of the position is responsible for

Key relations 

• Reports to health facility In-Charge and field supervisor
• Coordinate with Members of the sub health centre (SHC), and the Provision of Essential Life-Saving Healthcare Services to Underserved Populations Affected by Earthquakes in Herat Province staff.  

1. Key Results Expected

• To work as part of the CARE International SHC Teams.
• To accurately screen and appropriately treat or refer beneficiaries in the health & nutrition program by adhering to national and international guidelines and organizational procedures.
• To provide nutrition health and hygiene education and MIYCN counselling to pregnant and lactating women and care takers of children.
• To ensure accurate record keeping of all activities following the provided data collection templates.
• To ensure safe storage and handling of the stock (nutrition commodities, medicines, medical supplies, and equipment)  
• Maintain HF pharmacy and medicines related records including regular updating of medicines stock cards, consumption reports and other formats and registers.
• Assist the SHC medical doctor in general OPD, medicine dispensary, and updating different register books. 
• Provide dressing services for trauma and injuries cases.
• Nursing care such as injection and IV fluid administration for those cases which required.
• Sterilization of dressing sets.
• Support the nutrition counsellor in performing OPD-SAM, OPD-MAM, Growth Monitoring, and Nutrition Education.
• Support the nutrition counsellor in the process of service delivery and coordination,
• Filling of OPD-SAM/MAM register books as required.
• Oversee the requesting distribution and return of nutrition stock (food medications equipment) and accurately complete the stock management protocols/forms.
• Provide accurate and appropriate follow up including assessment and treatment of all beneficiaries.
• Distribution of RUTF RUSF and Super cereal based on the supervisor advice.
• Update RUTF RUSF and other Supplementary food (Super Cereal Flour) consumptions.
• Regular update of files (OPD-SAM treatment Cards referral sheets from community & follow up
• cards).
• Regular submission of food distribution report on daily Weekly and monthly basis.
• Admit beneficiaries to OPD SAM or MAM according to admission criteria.
• Observe appetite test and support care takers in feeding the children.
• Examine admitted children and pregnant and lactating women and provide appropriate nutritional and medical treatment following National IMAM and other guidelines where necessary.
• Examine admitted children for any signs of co-existing illnesses and provide appropriate nutritional and medical treatment or referral according to any necessary guidelines.
• Cooperate the doctor in distribution of medicine to the patients.
• Administer Vitamin A if the child has not received Vitamin A supplementation during the previous NID.
• Encouraging mothers to receive Iron Folic Acid (IFA) during lactation and pregnancy.
• Identify pregnant and lactating women and care takers that require Infant and MIYCN and other nutrition or health counselling and provide this support to them.
• Give appropriate nutrition health and hygiene education to the beneficiaries and care takers in individual and group sessions.
• Discharge children and pregnant and lactating women according to specified discharge criteria.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Core Competencies:

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene education and infection prevention
• Able to listen well, accurately communicate ideas, and to work well in a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with a range of individuals and groups.
• Work enthusiastically and with patient
• Culturally flexible and respect the multi-cultural environment.

Skills: 

• Previous experiences working in health/nutrition activities (Emergency Ward, IPDs, ICU, OPD SAM/MAM, TFU or pediatric unit….) 
• Excellent skills of problem-solving and decision making
• Strong communication skills
• Patient counselling and advice
• Good HF pharmacy management skills and reporting.
• Willingness to work in COVID-19 situation but will be having PPE and IPC measurements provided.
• Good teamwork spirit
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Experience of ministry of public health/HMIS reporting system/formats

Education: 

• Graduated from nursing, pharmacy/pharmacy technician course, Community Nursing Education Program, and/or has a nutrition diploma from a recognized institute.

Work Experience:

• The Candidate must have at least two-years’ relevant work experience in BPHS related health facilities and or pharmacy/stock management.

Languages Skills:

• Fluency in spoken and written Dari and Pashtu is a requirement. English Language skills is a plus point.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Nurse/Pharmacist CARE-AF-0818 Herat) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encourage to apply.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING POLICY (Available at: Safeguarding)
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CODE OF CONDUCT (Available at: CARE Afg Code of Conduct (updated).pdf)