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 
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Background

WASSA (Women Activities and Social Service Association) is a national non-governmental organization committed to empowering Afghan communities through humanitarian, protection, health, and livelihood initiatives. WASSA is going to start a new Health and Nutrition Project under the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF), targeting vulnerable populations in Herat and Farah provinces through the provision of essential primary health and nutrition services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Project Implementation and Management

• Lead, plan, and manage all health and nutrition project activities to ensure timely, quality, and compliant implementation according to the AHF and MoPH guidelines.
• Oversee the operation of supported 5 health facilities (BHCs) and community-based health and nutrition services.
• Ensure project objectives, indicators, and outputs are achieved within the approved timeframe and budget.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor service delivery, staff performance, and beneficiary satisfaction.
• Coordinate closely with MoPH, AHF/OCHA, Nutrition and Health Clusters, and other relevant partners to ensure alignment with national priorities and standards.
• Ensure the integration of cross-cutting themes including Gender, Disability Inclusion, PSEA, AAP, and Mental Health (MHPSS).

Technical Oversight and Quality Assurance

• Provide technical guidance and supervision to medical and nutrition staff including doctors, nurses, midwives, nutrition officers, and CHWs.
• Ensure adherence to BPHS standards, and Health and nutrition cluster guidelines, rational drug use, infection prevention and control (IPC), and quality assurance measures.
• Support implementation of outreach activities, referrals, and emergency preparedness at the community level.
• Work closely with MEAL and HMIS teams to ensure high-quality data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Lead regular data reviews and utilize results to improve program quality and decision-making.

Staff Management and Capacity Building

• Supervise and support all health and nutrition field teams; ensure clear objectives, accountability, and performance appraisals.
• Identify training needs and develop capacity-building plans for health staff in coordination with technical units.
• Promote a supportive, respectful, and gender-sensitive work environment.

Coordination and Representation

• Represent WASSA in health and nutrition coordination meetings at provincial and regional levels.
• Maintain strong collaboration with Provincial Public Health Directorate (PPHD), Nutrition Cluster, and community health councils.
• Facilitate coordination with other sectors (protection, WASH, and livelihoods) to strengthen integrated responses.

Financial, Logistics, and Reporting

• Monitor and manage project budget lines in close coordination with the Finance and Logistics departments.
• Ensure efficient and transparent use of project resources and adherence to donor and WASSA financial policies.
• Lead the development of monthly, quarterly, and final progress reports, ensuring timely submission to management, donors, and clusters.
• Prepare and update procurement plans and follow up on timely delivery of supplies and medicines.

  Background

  WASSA (Women Activities and Social Service Association) is a national non-governmental organization committed to empowering Afghan communities through humanitarian, protection, health, and livelihood initiatives. WASSA is going to start a new Health and Nutrition Project under the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF), targeting vulnerable populations in Herat and Farah provinces through the provision of essential primary health and nutrition services.

  Main Duties and Responsibilities

  Project Implementation and Management

• Lead, plan, and manage all health and nutrition project activities to ensure timely, quality, and compliant implementation according to the AHF and MoPH guidelines.
• Oversee the operation of supported 5 health facilities (BHCs) and community-based health and nutrition services.
• Ensure project objectives, indicators, and outputs are achieved within the approved timeframe and budget.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor service delivery, staff performance, and beneficiary satisfaction.
• Coordinate closely with MoPH, AHF/OCHA, Nutrition and Health Clusters, and other relevant partners to ensure alignment with national priorities and standards.
• Ensure the integration of cross-cutting themes including Gender, Disability Inclusion, PSEA, AAP, and Mental Health (MHPSS).

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  Technical Oversight and Quality Assurance

• Provide technical guidance and supervision to medical and nutrition staff including doctors, nurses, midwives, nutrition officers, and CHWs.
• Ensure adherence to BPHS standards, and Health and nutrition cluster guidelines, rational drug use, infection prevention and control (IPC), and quality assurance measures.
• Support implementation of outreach activities, referrals, and emergency preparedness at the community level.
• Work closely with MEAL and HMIS teams to ensure high-quality data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Lead regular data reviews and utilize results to improve program quality and decision-making.

• Staff Management and Capacity Building

• Supervise and support all health and nutrition field teams; ensure clear objectives, accountability, and performance appraisals.
• Identify training needs and develop capacity-building plans for health staff in coordination with technical units.
• Promote a supportive, respectful, and gender-sensitive work environment.

• Coordination and Representation

• Represent WASSA in health and nutrition coordination meetings at provincial and regional levels.
• Maintain strong collaboration with Provincial Public Health Directorate (PPHD), Nutrition Cluster, and community health councils.
• Facilitate coordination with other sectors (protection, WASH, and livelihoods) to strengthen integrated responses.

• Financial, Logistics, and Reporting

• Monitor and manage project budget lines in close coordination with the Finance and Logistics departments.
• Ensure efficient and transparent use of project resources and adherence to donor and WASSA financial policies.
• Lead the development of monthly, quarterly, and final progress reports, ensuring timely submission to management, donors, and clusters.
• Prepare and update procurement plans and follow up on timely delivery of supplies and medicines.
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• Medical Doctor (MD), Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related discipline, Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience managing health and/or nutrition projects with NGOs (preferably west region).
• Proven technical understanding of BPHS/EPHS standards, MoPH protocols, and AHF/donor compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in team supervision, budgeting, and coordination with government and cluster partners.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition services (IMAM, IYCF, MAM/SAM management) and health service delivery.
• Excellent reporting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HMIS tools).
• Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto (spoken and written).
• Willingness to travel frequently to field sites, including remote and hard-to-reach areas.

• Interested, qualified candidates should submit their information/request through the link (https://airtable.com/app0K5x9GJnpJhecQ/shr0QdVMQMka2I6el)
• 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