Youth Educator (Only Female)

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.

In 1992 HealthNet TPO was established by ‘Doctors without Borders’ to bridge the gap between emergency aid and structural development. The organization is now the result of a merger between HealthNet International (HNI) and the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO). HNI has knowledge and experience in reinforcing healthcare systems and prevention, diagnosis and treatment of transmissible diseases. TPO is an expert in the field of psychosocial and mental health care for survivors of war and natural disasters.  HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is managed by a team of qualified Afghans and supported by a team of experts at the HQ of the organization in Holland.

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. HealthNet TPO is currently implementing projects in almost 20 provinces of Afghanistan and the major program it implements are HER (Health Emergency Response) projects in three provinces, Nutrition, Mental Health and Psychosocial, Malaria Control program, Tuberculus....... through a community system strengthening approach.

HealthNet TPO has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. HNITPO takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving HNITPO employees and Related Personnel.

• Assess the needs of the adolescents and youth for health awareness and education including healthy lifestyles, reproductive health, GBV and life skills

• Lead Interactive, engaging teaching matters ex. Discussions, games, activities that are youth friendly

• Based on the assessment, drafting the methodology and training/workshop schedule and submission to the HNTPO program team for approval;

• Finalizing the methodology and training/workshop schedule including health education sessions, specialized youth programs, and specialized workshops.

• Report on the conducted training/workshops

• Prepare an awareness  plan based on the needs of the patients and communities.

• Lead child marriage structured programs including Girls Shine Module, and AMAL module

• Provide information around health and reproductive health that are age and culturally appropriate

• Provide referral services to AY related to GBV, PSS or MPHS

• Support peer education programs and networks if applicable

• Implement and manage health education strategies, interventions and programs.
• Conduct health education sessions for adolescents and youth  and their families.
• discuss Adolescents and Youth concerns with community members
• Data collection and preparing monthly reports of the health education provided to the adolescents and youth Any other tasks assigned by her supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree, Psychology,Law,Counselling,Social Work or relevant.
• At least two years work experince in releted filed  
• Fluency in Pashto, Dari,      and English. 
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write short and concise reports.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Package (Word, Excel, Access etc.).
• Willingness to travel to field

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their CVs along with an application letter and apply Via E-mail to eqbalnazir.hntpo@gmail.com

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

Please ensure to write the number of vacancy and position you are applying for, in the subject line of your E-mail Add.
 
Incomplete applications or applications received after closing date will not be given consideration. Candidates who are meeting the above criteria will be short listed;