CARE’s Introduction (Who We Are?)

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

CARE’s Work Culture (What It’s Like to Work at CARE?)

CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

The Medical Doctor (MD) is responsible for the overall management of the Basic health center, The Medical Doctor (MD) is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care and medical treatment to patients at the health facility level. This includes diagnosing illnesses, prescribing appropriate medications, managing both acute and chronic conditions, and ensuring that all medical interventions align with national treatment protocols and guidelines. The MD also plays a key leadership role by supervising and mentoring health staff and outreach team, enhancing their clinical skills through on-the-job training and capacity-building sessions. Furthermore, the MD actively contributes to the planning, coordination, and implementation of health and nutrition activities both at the health facility level and outreach teams , working closely with other team members to improve service delivery, patient outcomes, and community health. He is also responsible for the stock management, maintenance of health facility, environmental health and supervisor the infection prevention and waste management. he/she can work as back up while a MD of a clinic is going for long leave. 

The Medical Doctor (MD) is responsible for the overall management of the Basic health center, The Medical Doctor (MD) is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care and medical treatment to patients at the health facility level. This includes diagnosing illnesses, prescribing appropriate medications, managing both acute and chronic conditions, and ensuring that all medical interventions align with national treatment protocols and guidelines. The MD also plays a key leadership role by supervising and mentoring health staff and outreach team, enhancing their clinical skills through on-the-job training and capacity-building sessions. Furthermore, the MD actively contributes to the planning, coordination, and implementation of health and nutrition activities both at the health facility level and outreach teams , working closely with other team members to improve service delivery, patient outcomes, and community health. He is also responsible for the stock management, maintenance of health facility, environmental health and supervisor the infection prevention and waste management. he/she can work as back up while a MD of a clinic is going for long leave. 

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Education:

• Graduated from a registered and recognized medical faculty/Institute, and has passed the exit exam. 

Work Experience: 
• The Candidate must have at least three-years’ relevant work experience in BPHS related health facilities or similar working context/environment. 
Languages Skills: 
• Fluency in spoken and written Dari and Pashtu is a requirement. English Language skills is a plus point.

Skills : 
 Excellent skills of problem-solving and decision making 
 Strong communication skills
 Patient counselling and advice
 Willingness to work in COVID-19 situation but will be having PPE and IPC measurements provided.
 Good teamwork spirit 
 Willingness to learn new skills.
 Experience of ministry of public health/HMIS reporting system/formats.

The holder of this position is responsible for the overall management of the health facility and the provision of quality treatment and care to patients, ensuring effective service delivery in line with established standards and protocols.  

Safeguarding

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Medical Doctor CARE-AF-1192 Herat) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at:  http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.