Program Description:     The USAID funded Urban Health Initiative (UHI) Program’s goal is to improve health outcomes of people living in urban areas, particularly focusing on the health of women and children and other vulnerable populations. Interventions aim to increase demand, access and quality of health services. Lead by Jhpiego and implemented by a dynamic consortium of organizations, UHI is implemented in five cities in Afghanistan – Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, Jalalabad and Kandahar.

Overview

The UHI Cluster Manager will be responsible for day to day field Implementation, coordination, 
communication and oversight of activities implemented in each cluster of the city, working with UHI 
partners, Management team of HFs, government and key stakeholder. The Cluster Manager will support 
the operationalization of the project vision at the Cluster level.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the implementation of UHI interventions and activities in targeted Nahias of the 
city, provide overall technical and operational support for project implementation, working in 
close coordination with city manager
• Strengthen coordination and communication with the management team of targeted HFs, and PPHDs 
through regular participation in the PHCC meeting, task force meetings, committees, and 
subcommittees meeting under the guidance of the City manager.
• Support the implementation of customized, city-specific strategies that respond to the local 
burden of disease, priorities and challenges,
• Work closely with the cluster teams, provide daily support, and follow up with the team for 
smooth implementation of the field activities.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals including Clinical Specialists, Mobile 
Teams, Midwifery Care Centers, and Community Engagement and Community Midwifery Teams to ensure 
planned activities are implemented effectively and efficiently.
• Strengthen referral system and community follow-ups through community engagement teams.
• Address the challenges emerging at the Management team of the HFs, PPHOs, PPHD, and cluster team 
and take appropriate action to resolve them in collaboration and consultation with the City 
Manager.
• Provide support to relevant city assessments, mapping, analysis, nahia prioritization, and field 
monitoring visits to the sites.
• Work closely with the Nahia teams and partners to implement the monthly work plans and ensure the 
field operation is in line with the national strategies and guidelines.
• Provide continuous and timely support to the cluster teams and enable them to perform their 
assigned tasks, ensure integration of all project technical components
• Support the establishment and implementation of participatory, data-powered, adaptive management 
and coordination mechanisms with PPHOs, BPHS, and EPHS implementers to manage services effectively 
and efficiently.
• Advocate on behalf of UHI with partners and stakeholders and regularly attend sub- committee 
meetings etc. in targeted city clusters.
• Work with the MOPH staff at the cluster level to develop networks of care, linking different 
facility levels and types .

• Provide continuous supportive supervision visits to communities and cluster targeted HFs to 
ensure the teams or working in harmony and in close coordination with referral sites.
• Regularly collect and compile highlights and data to inform ongoing reporting and learning.
•    Comply with Jhpiego and JHU operational policies and regulations
•    Any other task assigned by the senior management and supervisor
 

Abilities/Skills:

•     Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense 
pressure to perform
•     Ability to work successfully in teams, across a diverse team.
•     Demonstrated skills in program implementation
•     Ability to negotiate and solve conflicts
•     Ability to work closely with the sites in relevant communities (Nahias).
•     Ability to identify solutions for complex problems
•     Strong ability to adapt a very demanding, challenging and changing situations
•     Strong skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
•     Ability to manage and facilitate training.

Required Qualifications:

•     Bachelor Degree holder
•     More than 5 years of experience in health program implementation.
•     Strong field implementation experience in health
•     Prior experience in EPHS/BPHS management.
•     Strong skills and capability in Coordination and communication with stakeholders
•     Comprehensive understanding of Afghanistan health priorities and players specifically in 
Urban Setting.
•     Experience working with Microsoft Office software applications (Excel, Word, Outlook 
Explorer, PowerPoint)
•     Fluency in English, Dari and Pashto
•     Ability and willingness to travel extensively in Afghanistan
•     Prior experience of working with international agencies and EPHS/BPHS implementers.
 

Submission Guideline: Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package including: paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, meal allowance, transportation allowance, medical allowance, pension (13th month) salary and more.

In order to send your resumes and apply for the position please refer to the link and apply through Jhpiego’s online portal:

Cluster Manager Herat

https://jobs-jhpiego.icims.com/jobs/6466/cluster-manager./job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=630&height=500&bga=tru