About Women's Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA):

Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) was established in 2002 in Afghanistan as a non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women's empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women's equal participation in socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities to bring change in the social attitude of the community regarding women.

An envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country.

• Equal Opportunities: WASSA is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.
• Safeguarding and Conduct: WASSA will contact previous employers to inquire about any history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during the candidate's employment, including incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left. Job offers are conditional on satisfactory reference checks. By applying, candidates confirm they understand and accept these procedures.
• Final Selection: The selected candidate must pass a background check and reference check. They will also be required to sign WASSA's Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), Safeguarding, and other relevant policies before receiving a final job offer/contract 

WASSA is launching a three-month emergency response project to support returnees in Herat province, including Islam Qala border, Guzara, Injil, and Herat City. The project focuses on addressing urgent needs in food security and health, particularly for vulnerable returnee families. The interventions are including of the hot meals distribution cooked through the community kitchens, cash-for-food assistance for vulnerable households, and the operation of a Health Center (CHC/BHC) in Injil district to ensure access to primary health services.

This is a night shift, grant-funded Midwife position under the ACJR-DRA/CARE health services to assist the pregnant women to deliver in Jaghartan CHC in Injil district. The midwife is responsible for provision of delivery, newbern care, and psychosocial support consoling to pregnant women during the night in the project targeted location.

2. Key Responsibilities

1. Patient registration (Registers, Tally sheets, visit cards and follow up registration book) during the night shift.
2. Patient examination (BP, vital signs, abdominal examination, weight, MUAC and …)
3. Monitoring the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies.
4. Educating patients as well as their partners and family members on reproductive health, preparation for parenthood, and antenatal care.
5. Delivering patients’ babies in birthing centers, or hospitals as well as providing emotional support and encouragement during labor at night shift.
6. Resuscitation/recovery of newborn if needed and clamp and cut cord
7. Taking and recording patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse as well as ordering diagnostic tests as needed.
8. Breastfeeding of newborn at the first hours
9. Emotional support for mother and family
10. Teaching new mothers how to feed their newborns.
11. Follow up of patients or pregnant women for visits.
12. Prepare reports of activities and share with head of clinic
13. Any other duties assigned by direct supervisor.

• Interested, qualified candidates should submit their information/request through the link (https://airtable.com/app2JukaCWhwYBitg/shrkjzoBXX4F2L9ty)
• Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if an interview is called for.
• Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the written test and interview upon project approval