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.

• Provide psychosocial assessment and interventions in accordance with professional standards, both individually and in groups, for clients at the relevant health facility, through the identification of psychosocial problems and preparing them for receiving treatment.
• Provide individual and group services for clients in health facilities.
• Provide awareness-raising and psychoeducation for clients in health facilities.
• Perform assessment and interventions in compliance with the ethical standards of MHPSS.
• Actively participate in monitoring meetings with the mental health officer, midwife, community health supervisors, and, when needed, with community health workers.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team with health workers, doctors, and nurses in health facilities in mental health-related activities and attend regular team meetings.
• Record client information, organize related documents, register cases, and write case details in the casebook and specific register book and intake forms. Responsible for maintaining and confidentiality of all registered documents.
• Conduct open awareness-raising groups at the comprehensive health center level.
• Refer cases and track referrals through developed formal partnerships, follow-up mechanisms, and joint case management protocols with specialized facilities.
• Organize community-based awareness programs to identify and encourage individuals with psychosocial issues to seek treatment.
• Established a good working relations and network with health facility management team and mental health departments of the hospital for client referral.
• Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the relevant department.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the responsible head of the health facility/ relevant department/supervisor.

• Education Level: Bachelor in Psychology Counseling, Social Work, GHIS and Health Net TPO iPSO or other relevant degree 
• At least 2 years experince in the relevant field 
• Other Skills: Good proficiency in Dari and Pashto languages; strong communication,
• problem-solving, and social skills; ability to plan treatment for psychosocial problems;
• Having professional counselling skills; and familiarity with the country’s health system.

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

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

Apply for Farah,Nimruz and Ghor Email : recruitment.kabul@hntpo.org

Apply for Kunar Email: hr1.knr@hntpo.org

Incomplete applications or applications received after closing date will not be given consideration.

Country office Address

Near to Turkmenistan Embassy, House #31,Street #4, Kart Seh, District #6, Kabul Afghanistan