Organization Background:

Health, Disability and Development Organization (HDDO) is a national nonprofit and nonpolitical organization which has been registered with Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan in 07 January 2020 with the aims to advocate, promote and facilitate the Economic empowerment, socioeconomic reintegration, Physical rehabilitation, provision of health, education and livelihood support to the most marginalized, hard to reach and underserved population of the Country including person with disabilities, victims of war, mine  and ERW in Afghanistan. HDDO is committed to play active role in the humanitarian response to the neediest population in the Country and at the same time to contribute in the development and reconstruction of the Country as well. The vision of HDDO is to Promote and sustain educated, prosperous, peaceful, gender and disability sensitive society, where people, especially women, disabled and youth have access to better healthcare, disability and physical rehabilitation, play a key role in inclusive and sustainable development and to make sure that every and each of them is an active member in the societies. The HDDO main principle is the community based inclusive approaches to involve local communities and the target group in the design, implementation and monitoring of the project and that is why HDDO is fully relying on local resources and local capacity in the targeted communities.  

Job Descriptions:

GENERAL Responsibilities:

• Act according to the policy of HDDO.
• Confidentiality in all the issues related to the Organization.
• Development of working environment to promote co-operation, understanding and team spirit.
• Work with co-operative attitude and keep a high standard of Professionalism.

Commitment to PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse):

HDDO maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). We are fully committed to ensuring a safe, respectful, and protective environment for all beneficiaries and staff. HDDO promotes a strong culture of accountability and takes all allegations of SEA seriously, with prompt action taken in line with HDDO established PSEA policy.

The role holder will provide obstetrical care to pregnant women and their babies before, during, and after delivery according to the HDDO sexual reproductive health protocols and universal IPC standards to prevent and reduce the risk of any complications under the supervision of a medical doctor. The midwife would also facilitate and ensure the safe referral of patients requiring specialized care

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to women during pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period
• Conduct deliveries on her own and care for the new-born infant
• Manage complications in pregnancy and childbirth, in accordance with the principles of basic emergency obstetric care
• Provide primary care to women of reproductive age, in accordance with the Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS)
• Supervise the provision of primary health care within the community by female community health workers
• Counsel and educate women, the family, and the community, in relevant areas of health including preparation for parenthood and childbirth 
• Provide all nonsurgical methods of family planning, and counselling for surgical methods
• Obtain specialized assistance as necessary (consultation or referral) 
• Share knowledge, skill, and expertise with midwifery, medical and nursing students, and nursing and resident staff, in the management of pregnancy and childbirth, acting as a clinical preceptor
• Perform limited, select administrative duties such as patient charting, recording, and reporting of data; clinic and/or facility management (as required); or coordination of specific educational or outreach programs
• Participate in research, professional organizations, and related committees; and in continuing education opportunities
• Follow established health canter policies, procedures, and objectives; continuous quality improvement initiatives; safety, environmental, and infection prevention standards
• Participate in the provision of 24-hour, day maternity service, which may require evening, night, or on-call duty

Job Requirements:

• Midwife degree from a recognized institution, with a valid license to practice medicine.
• At least 2 years, experience in the field of midwife healthcare hospital and clinic.
• Able to speak/write English, Dari and Pashto.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. 
• Informed about basic health care and safe motherhood program goals and emergency obstetric cases.
• Knowledge and skills regarding registration and reporting systems
• Knowledge and skills in examination and guidance of pregnant women.
• Knowledge and skills for helping obstetric cases and new-born care.
• Knowledge and skills in examination and guidance of women after delivery.
• Knowledge and skills in observation of danger signs in pregnancy, delivery, and after delivery and management of them.
• Knowledge and skills in family planning and guidance of mothers.
• Knowledge and skills needed for asepsis and antiseptic techniques and application of them.
• Informed about sterilization and skills to use it.
• Knowledge and skills in emergency obstetric and abortion management
• Knowledge and skills in health education for mothers.

Submission Guideline:

Qualified Afghan applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes ASAP with a detailed application/ cover letter in one document, including a Vacancy #, contact number, Email address.

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be given Consideration. Only those candidates will be called for interview who meets the qualification and requirement for the mentioned position.

Qualified applicant can send their CV and interest letter to: hr@hddo.ngo

Submission Email:

hr@hddo.ngo