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.

• Prepare nutrition supply requests before stock out of the relevant supply.
• Regular distribution of RUSF and super cereal to identified children with acute malnutrition (MAM) and AM-PLW
• Proper Screening/Anthropometric measurement (height, MUAC, weight, age) of all under 5-year-old children and PLW
• Recording of Anthropometric measurement/Growth monitoring register
• Conduct appetite test and observation of Appetite test for MAM children
• Guiding the caregivers and relaying the important messages to them on proper usage of the foods. Repeat in the follow up visit date and time to mothers to ensure they understand.
• Stock Management of the nutrition commodities
• Take care of HF equipment’s (Measuring board, Scale, Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tapes &wooden plate for Scale)
• Filling of MAM register books
• Update stock cards of RUSF and super cereal consumptions;
• Regular update of files (MAM treatment Cards, referral sheets & follow up cards)
• Regular submission of food distribution report on daily, Weekly and monthly basis
• Optimal IYCF and maternal nutrition counselling of all caregivers and nutrition education sessions
• Planning, organizing and giving Nutrition education to caregivers of children receiving nutrition services
• Focus group discussion between group of mothers of well-nourished children and malnourished
• Giving specific counseling to the mothers of SAM and MAM children regarding proper complementary feeding in different stages of life
• Counseling to pregnant and lactating women for getting additional food.
• Any other task which will assign by the line manager.

• Nurse or Midwife graduated from a recognized medical institute or higher education, with successful completion of the Exit Exam conducted by the Ministry of Public Health, Afghanistan.
• At least 2-3 years working experience in BPHS/EPHS in the nutrition field
• Fluent in Pashto and Dari languages and working knowledge in English language preferable 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their CVs along with an application letter to vacancy@hntpo.org.af.

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.

Country office Address

House:  19, Main St: 005, Sello Road, DehNaw _Dehbori, District 03

Kabul, Afghanistan