Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots civil society organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and New York. In particular, WAW works to help Afghan women and girls exercise their rights to pursue their individual potential to self-determination and to representation in all areas of life—political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW relentlessly advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence to influence attitudes and bring about change.

Job Summary

He or she is required to follow this job description and complete her work in respect of the WAW rules and regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform physically CSC clients’ checkups on a daily basis.
• Prescribe necessary meditation for clients who are sick.
• Provide effective consultation to clients once a week or/and when needed.
• Check and monitor bed rooms, sitting rooms, and the kitchen's hygiene on a daily basis.
• Provide awareness to clients about contagious and serious illness.
• Conduct health consultations about personal and environmental hygiene.
• Presenting urgent health services to clients who face chronic and serious health problems.
• Refer clients with serious problems to the hospital and follow up on their clinical diagnosis and treatment.
• Submitting the health report of the CSC clients to the CSC supervisor and provincial manager.
• Register all health reports in the book with regard to the client who is under treatment.
• Check all medicines in the clinic of the children's support center, ensuring they are not expired or nearing expiration. Keep all medicines in a safe place out of direct sunlight and children's reach.
• Providing first aid to clients when needed and training the caretaker how to handle first aid kits in the CSC facility.
• Perform any other duty in the scope of the JD per needs or/and when asked for it.
• Prepare and submit a monthly performance report to the line manager.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

• Holder of an MD degree from a recognized medical university, preferably with a children's specialization.
• At least 5 years’ clinical experience as a medical doctor/physician treating mainly children's illnesses.
• Skills in providing medical counselling and advice to patients.
• Knowledge of child rights is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to deal with people in distress.
• The ability to collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines.
• Empathy and person-centered approach to clients.
• Strong understanding of the profession and the role of a psychologist.
• Able to work overtime on weekends or holidays required by the supervisor or program.
• Required to be adaptable for larger tasks not specified in this framework.

Interested Afghan applicants should submit a cover letter along with their CVs in one PDF file explaining their interest in and suitability for the position. Please indicate the vacancy number (VA#1486 Medical Doctor/Badakhshan) clearly in the cover letter and in the subject line of your email and send it to: hr@womenforafghanwomen.org

Note: Kindly avoid sending your educational and work certificates at this stage of recruitment. Applications received after the closing date without mentioning the location in the subject line of the email will not be considered.