We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•            No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

•            All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

•            Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI - Afghanistan

 Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: (select only one)
Level 3:  the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
SCOPE OF ROLE: 
In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise. The post holder is required to carry out their duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures and our Global Security policy and procedure
Reports to: ERT – Female Medical Doctor
Staff reporting to this post: None 
Direct: None
Indirect: None
Budget Responsibilities: None
Role Dimensions: Community and all program staff

ROLE PURPOSE: As part of our CO humanitarian strategy for 2024, Save the Children CO wants to improve the efficient deployment of high-quality staff to support the delivery of our Humanitarian Responses directly and in collaboration with SCI partners. This role will be rapidly deployed by the CO to support the response team in quickly developing and implementing a humanitarian-response within Afghanistan.

 KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Major responsibilities:
Prenatal Checkups:
•    Taking accurate and correct history of health and pregnancy status and correct physical examination (general examination, abdominal examination, vaginal examination if necessary).
•    Provision of prenatal services based on accepted protocols.
•    Conduct IPT (Intermittent Preventive Treatment) screening and treat all pregnant women with STIs according to national protocols and standard guidelines.
•    Identify risky pregnancies including obstetric emergencies during ANC and refer to appropriate levels of health care
•    Screen all pregnant women attending services for malnutrition and take appropriate actions when malnutrition is detected
•    Work with nutrition counsellor to provide IYCF services including counselling and health education on the importance of lactation to all pregnant women utilizing MC services.
•    Providing nutritional services to pregnant and lactating mothers, acute and intermediate nutrition and follow-up care.
•    Recommendations for treatment and prevention will be based on accepted protocols.
•    Adherence to professional requirements is recommended.
•    Set the date of the next meeting and explain the importance of the topic.
•    Ensure delivery date accuracy.
•    Providing instruction on health care for a healthy woman (prenatal medicine, postnatal check-ups, nutrition, vaccinations and pregnancy risks) 
•    Fill registry book register and health card.

Provide a comprehensive PNC package:
•    Screen all lactating women attending services for malnutrition and take appropriate actions when malnutrition is detected
•    Provide postnatal care services according to national protocols including vitamin A supplementation, other medical supplements and neonatal care
•    Provide IYCF services including counselling and health education on the importance of lactation to all lactating women.
•    Conduct awareness raising on Family Planning its importance, individual counselling and referring clients who needs FP services to health facilities 
•    Complete operational inspections to diagnose any problems.
•    Properly follow up all new-born babies informing mothers and relatives about importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.
•    Ensure patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected.
Ensure proper documentation and registration of relevant information related patien
•    Non-deployment activities
•    Participate in regular training sessions for staff on disaster preparedness and MNCH care.
•    Develop and update MNCH protocols and guidelines.
•    Engage in continuous professional development.
•    Advocate for the inclusion of midwives in disaster preparedness programs.
•    Network with professional disciplines, governmental and non-governmental agencies
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
•    holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
•    holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
•    sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
•    widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
•    future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
•    builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
•    values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
•    approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
•    develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
•    willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
•    honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
 

•    QUALIFICATIONS  Graduated from nursing or midwifery institute
•    Have one year experience
•    Strong interpersonal and team skills, with the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. 
•    Ability to work alongside others under stressful conditions in conflict-prone situations 
•    Effective self-organizational, time management and prioritization skills. 
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential: 
•    Graduated from midwifery institute
•    Have one year experience
Desirable:
•    Strong interpersonal and team skills, with the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. 
•    Ability to work alongside others under stressful conditions in conflict-prone situation
Effective self-organizational, time management and prioritization skills. 
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience.

In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.
Equal Opportunities 
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to carry out their duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures and our Global Security policy and procedures.
 

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.

It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

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Save the Children International provides an equal employment opportunity and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.