General context

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. HealthNet TPO works with interdisciplinary professionals to develop and implement innovative, culturally appropriate, evidence based public health interventions with a focus on: innovative development of health systems, mental health and psychosocial care, long and short term training of health workers, control of communicable diseases (including malaria), and health financing schemes. HealthNet TPO offers ground-breaking and unconventional solutions that foster self-reliance and promote sustainable health care that is accessible to all.

 HealthNet TPO in Afghanistan aims to improve the health status of the people in Afghanistan by supporting the local communities and stakeholder in the development of a sustainable health care system.  HealthNet TPO is working in Afghanistan since 1994, implementing integrated health projects managed mainly by national staff and supported technically by expatriate staff from the headquarter office. HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is providing Primary and secondary Health Care, Mental Health and psychosocial services, and supporting Mother & Child Health Care in terms of providing training for Community Midwifes and to conduct operation research. Health Net TPO is currently implementing projects in 22 provinces and the major programs are Health Emergency Response (B/EPHS) projects in three provinces, nutrition, Mental Health, Psychosocial program, Malaria and TB Control program, 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

• Identify vulnerable families eligible for assistance according to established selection criteria to be supported by the project.
• Establish working relationship with all stakeholders at the district and community level for smooth implementation of the project.
• Take active part community mobilization in consultation with WFHS in-charge and project officer based on the HNTPO policy.
• Provide support in Service Delivery Point (SDP) selection and planning.
• Be in close contact with each SDP representative and Malek to provide space for the outreach team and inform them one day before.
• Informing village/SDP residences about team existence and available services through ground walk.
• Community awareness session regard health, reproductive health and GBV response and prevention.
• Spread main messages about the following topics: hygiene, immunization, nutrition, antenatal care, post-natal care, assisted delivery, family planning, ARI, diarrhea, malaria, GBV prevention or any other relevant topics.
• Assist other relevant staff regarding follow up of Reproductive health and GBV survivors. 
• Provide required support and information to provincial management staff to ensure high quality of services delivery.
• Provide situation analysis and progress report to the Project officers whenever required or based on the needs of the project. This may also include security updates and changes occurred in the target community.
• Be in close coordination with logistic department for timely delivery of IEC and other materials.
• Organize necessary orientation for Shura members and beneficiaries on the project activities and their roles.
• Assist with outreach team with regards to the quality implementation of the project activities in the field.
• Maintain filing system for all beneficiaries and project related documents in the field and office as required.
• Identify the GBV cases and refer to nearby PSCC and WFHS for further follow and provide with specialize GBV response services

• Psychology,Counseling,Social Work or Social Science other relevant field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in the field of psychosocial counseling and social work. and GBV/PSS
• Good communication skills
• Ability to travel remote areas and district.

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

The closing date for this vacancy is 26^th Feb, 2024

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.