Afghan Health and Development Services (AHDS) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization founded by Afghans on April 7th, 1990.  AHDS is an active member of the Afghan NGOs Coordination Bureau (ANCB), the Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief (ACBAR), and the Alliance of Health Organizations (AHO). AHDS is one of the first signatories of the Codes of Conduct for NGOs engaged in humanitarian action, reconstruction, and development in Afghanistan.

The main office: AHDS is registered as a national NGO with the Ministry of Economy – Afghanistan. The registration number (5) was renewed on 25 Aug 2005 (old number 219 on 18 Nov 1999). Its TIN is 100 005 5 010.

• Strengthen core competencies of health workers including referral-level professionals on essential care for every baby (ECEB), essential care for small babies (ECEB) (including Kangaroo Mother Care), sick newborn care, family planning (including long acting reversible contraceptives [LARC]), management of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), pre-eclampsia and eclampsia (PEE) and safe C-Section surgery intervention, particularly surgeons, female obstetricians and gynecologists, medical doctors, midwives and nurses by integrating respectful and gender-sensitive care in the TST approach, and on implementation of group care model (i.e. GANC and GPNC).
• Implement the project activities particularly the High-Impact Value-Added (HIVA) interventions in the province to ensure quality services of clinical practices at selected health facilities up to the provincial hospital level.
• Understand and materialize the concept of teamwork into action through joint planning and implementation with NGO technical officers.
• Conduct a comprehensive rapid assessment of the HFs in the provision of thematic services for which a clinical mentor is recruited in collaboration with NGO technical officers to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Identify the gaps in service delivery, facilitate a root cause analysis with the clinical staff, and develop a practical performance improvement plan in collaboration with HF/Hospital Quality Improvement (QI) committee members.
• Initiate and conduct mentoring and coaching visits for providing capacity-building support/mentorship to the healthcare providers in the provision of thematic services for which a clinical mentor is recruited to improve the quality of healthcare and increase access to quality health and nutrition services in the targeted community.
• Develop and implement a monthly work plan for the improvement of clinical and non-clinical weaknesses observed in the targeted HFs
• Implement the Quality Improvement program using the revised/short version HQIP tool ensuring adherence to established standards and procedures.
• Disseminate and ensure appropriate implementation of QI standards and procedures.
• Assist in the implementation of alternative capacity-building approaches, such as peer-to-peer mentoring visits and formal competency-based training, in collaboration with provincial stakeholders, to bolster compliance with standards and enhance service delivery.
• Establish/Strengthen Quality Improvement (QI) committees and organize monthly meetings
• Establish/strengthen MPDSR and facilitate monthly review of maternal and neonatal deaths and stillbirths.
• Build competency of health providers on the use and maintenance of advanced equipment (Ultrasound, warmers, etc.)
• Introduce and implement AIM-S bundle and GANC/GPNC approach in targeted HFs
• Assist Health Care Providers (HCP) ,build their competencies and certify their competencies by applying competency evaluation checklists on :

• Providing essential care g for newborn infants until discharge (including reanimation of newborn with asphyxia)
• Providing prenatal care for high-risk pregnancies
• Assisting in Management of premature or complicated deliveries and complications.
• Care for infants’ nutrition to ensure optimal growth and development.
• Assist with medications and treat infants born with infections.

• pursuing the application and compliance of the new standards
• Work in collaboration with other partners in the area of quality improvement systems in the health sector.
• Participate in technical working groups as required in the province.
• Produce and submit timely monthly and quarterly reports.
• Carefully document the “HF QI progress sheet” for each activity/result undertaken per health center visited, and effectively circulate it to ensure data use by HIVA provincial manager, and any relevant stakeholders (NGO).
• Closely collaborate and coordinate with community health officers to ensure the strengthening of the links between health centers visited and their communities in thematic services for which clinical mentor is recruited.
• Initiate and prepare success stories from project implementation.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as may be needed or assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

 Specialist of oby/gyn, bachelor’s degree in medicine or Midwives, master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  

• Minimum of six (6) years' experience in implementing, clinical support, quality management, and advising health programs, or any other field related to health systems strengthening.
• Previous experience in the implementation of Harmonized Quality Improvement Program (HQIP) or other tools equivalent to HQIP is preferred.
• Experienced in working with development partners and at decentralized levels. Ability to train using a clinical mentoring approach.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Written and spoken fluency in Dari or Pashto, and English.
• Willing to travel as necessary to the supported provinces and districts.
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COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills both in local languages and English. Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff.

Respected Applicants are kindly requested to submit their updated Curriculum vitae (CV) before the closing date in MS.Word or PDF format file to AHDS’s HR - human resource department email address. kohsar26@gmail.com 

Please note that"  you must include the position title, vacancy number and District Name in the subject line at email kohsar26@gmail.com and. CC to mohamadtaher7400@gmail.com in response to this job announcement and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further recruitment process, Qualified Afghan applicants are encouraged to apply,

Mr. Pardiss