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Early Childhood Educator (Only Female)

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Position Title: Early Childhood Educator (Only Female)

2024-08-04        Kapisa       Full Time        246

Job Location: Kapisa
Nationality: National
Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per Organization Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: HNTPO-07-28-2024/006
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kapisa MCHC
Organization: HealthNet TPO
Years of Experience: Experience working with children and in the field of child development • Experience working in Child Friendly Spaces is an asset
Contract Duration: Project Base
Gender: Female
Education: Preferably holds a 12th grade school graduation
Close date: 2024-08-04

About HealthNet TPO:

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.

Job Descriptions:

The Early Childhood Educator is directly responsible for taking care of the children who accompany their mothers to the MCHC by engaging them in recreational activities in the safe environment of the child friendly corner. This position is part of the holistic approach of services provided in the MCHC. Under the supervision of the MCHC In Charge, the Early Childhood Educator will work in close collaboration with the MCHC team members including the Midwife, Psychosocial Counselors, Social Mobilizer, and Female Youth Educator.

  •  Ensure that the child friendly corner is a safe environment for children.
  •  Develop and implement activities that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
  •  Engage children in recreational activities (story telling, play, creativity through art, crafting, painting and drawing) and create a secure environment that promotes the overall well-being of children.
  •  Plan innovative and age appropriate ways of keeping children actively engaged through fun and play activities.
  •   Assess abilities, interests and needs of children.
  •  Ensure a secure and supportive atmosphere for mothers, allowing them to participate and engage in PSS activities without concerns about their young children.
  •  Maintain a safe and clean environment for children to thrive and ensure the safety of the children within the designated place.
  •  Regularly inspect and address any potential safety hazards for young children in the surroundings and collaborate with relevant personnel to address safety and cleanliness concerns promptly.
  •  Regularly communicate with mothers to address any specific concerns or needs of their young children.
  •  Provide emotional support to children and mothers within the MCHC.
  •  Collaborate with other team members to enhance the overall effectiveness of the MCHC.

Job Requirements:

  • Preferably holds a 12th grade school graduation
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience working with children and in the field of child development
  • Experience working in Child Friendly Spaces is an asset
  • Fluent in Dari/ Pashto, in spoken.

Submission Guidelines:

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

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.

Submission Email:

eqbalnazir.hntpo@gmail.com

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