Afghan Family Guidance Association (AFGA) is an Afghan non-governmental, not-for-profit and non-political organization established in 1968. AFGA has been working in the field of Reproductive health and Rights since its inception and has recently become an associate member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).

AFGA activities were suspended due to war and conflict in the country for ten years (1992-2002) and resumed its activities in 2002 with financial support from International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).

IPPF is an alliance of 151 family planning associations known as Member Associations which has projects in over 180 countries. IPPF continues to be the largest civil society provider of reproductive health information and services in the world

The AFGA MHTs are working to provide quality health services to the most vulnerable populations in the country's six provinces, including Logar, Nangarhar, Samangan, Balkh, Kabul,  and Herat. The main target for the static/ mobile health facilities is the remote areas, emergency-affected populations, and IDPs, focusing on the improvement of RMNCAH services for the targeted population. The MHT nurse/vaccinator is an important part of the health team, which will focus on routine immunization services provision targeting children and childbearing-aged women. The MHT nurse/ vaccinator will provide standard immunization services to clients, considering UNICEF and Afghanistan health services standards.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist and perform client Triage in the health facility to ensure that all the clients are receiving required and on-time services.
• The MHT nurse/ vaccinator will be responsible for the arrangement of health education sessions for clients.
• Preparing an immunization activities plan both in the facility and for outreach.
• Preparing and sharing immunization-related reports and data with the MHT head.
• Considering the cold chain system in all the processes as per standard procedures.
• Taking part in all technical meetings and awareness-raising activities on the community level relevant to immunization.
• Accurately measure and record daily medication, distribution and consumption
• Conduct vaccine administration sessions in MHT catchment area for all target mothers and children on regular basis. 
• Regular reporting to of dressing room and relevant to vaccine, cold chain commodities and data including proper storage and inventory of all items received and utilized.
• Maintain specific focus on quality of vaccines through proper follow up of EPI recommendations for cold chain in the field.
• Organize vaccination session according to the MHT fixed and outreach plan for all catchment area population. 
• Keep record of all EPI related assets and cold chain commodities supplied.
• Performing trauma care activities (dressing, wound care)
• Assist team members with medicine provision/ dispensing if required.
• Work as a backup person to provide OPD services in case of the team doctor's absence.
• Regularly fill out the register book during patient visits, documenting all services provided and advice given, in line with nursing and vaccination responsibilities
• Collaborate with different departments such as nutrition, maternal and child health, etc., to improve service delivery
• Actively participate in health education sessions for clients
• Ensure proper storage and appropriate use of all medicine, equipment and materials
• Adhere to infection prevention protocols and sterilization procedures using personal protective equipment
• Prepare chlorine solutions with appropriate concentrations for all departments
• Responsible for sterilizing medical instruments in the health facility
• Collaborate with the nutrition counsellor in screening and growth monitoring
• During medication distribution, provide clear instructions to patients on how to use their medications, ensure proper storage, and record them in the appropriate forms
• Any other responsibility assigned by the team leader.

• Graduated from the registered nursing or pharmacy field with valid educational documents.
• Completion of EPI standard training with proof.
• Having enough experience in sterilization and IPC knowledge
• At least two years’ experience working as a health facility nurse/ vaccinator.
• Familiarity with nursing procedures and working in medicine management is a plus point.
• Experience in the same position and familiarity with the BPH system are desired.
• The priority will be given to local candidates, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualified & interested candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position through the below-mentioned link. The AFGA HR Department can only consider applications submitted through the official online application portal. Manual applications will not be accepted. When submitting your application, please ensure that you include your CV and cover letter in a single combined PDF file. Do not attach any additional documents such as education certificates, experience letters, or other related materials 

Due to a high volume of applications received, the AFGA HR Department is will not be able to reach out individually to each candidate. If you have not received an email or call from the AFGA HR Department, please understand that your application has not been considered for this particular opening at this time.

http://hrmis.afga.org.af/Applicant/Apply/AFGA_44124632

We would like to strongly encourage qualified local candidates to apply for the current vacancy

AFGA Recruitment Process Commitment:

At AFGA, we do not accept any kind of recommendation, favoritism, or discrimination during the recruitment and selection of candidates. Our process is designed to be objective and merit-based, focusing solely on the qualifications, skills, and experiences of the applicants.

We want to assure all candidates that their applications will be evaluated equally, without any undue influence or bias. AFGA is dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that can contribute to the organization's mission and objective