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.

• Work as back up midwife in the HFs where needed
• Provision of ANC, PNC, delivery and family planning services to the clients
• Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and maternal nutrition Counseling of all mothers with a special focus on Pregnant and lactating mothers/women
• Giving health education to pregnant and lactating mothers
• Coordination with HF staff and project management staff
• Night duty in the HFs as per schedule
• Maintain partograph and other related registers and documents
• Observing IPC in the HF
• Administration of vaccine specially during the night duty whole vaccinator is absent
• Meeting with community elders for community awareness and sensitization
• Counseling to pregnant and lactating women for getting additional food.
• Encouraging mothers to receive Iron Folic Acid (IFA) during lactation and pregnancy.
• Attend planned training by HNTPO
• Observe the organization policies and rules
• Application of the RMNCH related policies and guidelines during the practice
• Good behavior with clients and staff
• Support health promotors regarding EPI and RH sessions
• Fulfilling all relevant registers and support documents.
• Regular reporting to the line manager
• Consideration of the data accuracy and consistency
• Well maintaining the HFs registers and documents while joining the HF
• Handover of the document to the midwife who return from maternity leave or training
• Other task assigned by line manager

• Graduate from GIHS or recognized midwifery schools (Certified form MoPH)
•  At least three year working experience in BPHS health facilities.
•  Knowledge of the local languages, good communication and counselling skills

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

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

Please ensure to mention the position you are applying for, in the subject line of your E-mail

Incomplete applications or applications received after closing date will not be given consideration.