Afghan Midwives Association (AMA)

The AMA is the technical body for midwifery education, professional development, and policies that enable every midwife in Afghanistan so midwives can practice the highest level of care for the mothers and newborns of the country. The AMA is a member of key national and international forums. For example, AMA is an active member of the Human Resource Development Task Force, the National Reproductive Health Task Force, The Maternal Newborn Health committee, the Afghan Women Network, and the Secretariat for National Nursing and Midwifery Steering Committee. Similarly, at the regional and international level, AMA is an active member of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), and White Ribbon Alliance (WRA) for safe motherhood and women empowerment; also a member of the Asia Midwifery Regional Resource Centre.

1. Perform task related to hygiene according to the protocol apply in the services, no and apply specific hygiene protocol and security rules.
2. Maintain clean and disinfected infrastructure allocated to her/ his position include the furniture, walls and floors and some medical materials applying specific protocols and using the tools and equipment provided.
3. Clean floors, equipment, beds, toilets and showers according to the protocols and scheduled.
4. Collect and evacuate waste produced by medical structure to the designated site, previously sorted by medical staffs and empty out dustbins as often as necessary to ensure an efficient quality of care and safe environment.
5. Raise awareness hygiene and sanitation measures amongst patients, visitors, staffs to use correctly the water distribution points, latrines, handwashing point and washing areas in collaboration with the nursing and health promotion team.
6. Fill all water containers every morning (drinking water and hand washing points) and refill when half full and for hand washing, ensure soap is available.
7. Install masque nets as required for inpatient bed and carry out laundry activities according to the protocol.
8. Ensure proper use, storage and maintenance of the equipment and tools provided. Ensure availability of hygiene and sanitation product and draws up orders for ongoing need. report any repair or maintenance work needed related to hygiene to the line manager
9. Give regular feedback to the line manager and report directly any issue or incident.

• High school diploma or equivalent is advantageous.
• Prior experience in a similar role is preferable.
• Familiarity with cleaning detergents and laundering equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Capacity to lift up to 20 pounds unaided.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Personable disposition with a knack for customer service.
• Available to work shifts and on weekends.

Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV (maximum three pages) with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience;

To apply online please send your application / CV

To:  hr@afghanmidwives.org

The subject line must be: (Cleaner /AMA– #95-08-2024) otherwise your application may not have been considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written tests and interviews.