About CARE AFGHANISTAN:

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

CARE’s Work Culture (What It’s Like to Work at CARE?)

CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

Nutrition rehabilitation among admitted cases through treatment of clinical complications of severe acute malnutrition and prevention of further deterioration of the nutrition situation through provision of therapeutic feeds, routine and specialized medicines, health and nutrition counseling, capacity building and technical support to the TFU and pediatric Unit in the management of complications associated with severe acute malnutrition.

Ensure the provision of high quality medical and nutritional care in the TFU

 Understanding and applying the TFU admission criteria 
 Carry out the daily rounds in the TFU. 
 Clinical examination of patients daily in order to determine any change in their clinical status
 Carry out any appropriate and available investigations that may adjust diagnosis
 Prescribe medications and therapeutic foods according to patients’ diagnosis, age and weight, and be aware of possible drug interactions.
 Ensure timely consultation and/or referral for complex medical cases which require higher medical support,
 Re-evaluate critical patients regularly during the day and night
 Carry out the admission visit, prioritize the emergency, take a comprehensive history, and clinical examination, medical and nutritional prescription

Recording and Reporting activities

 Write notes clearly and neatly on health card or admission chart
 Document clearly the admission and discharge diagnosis for each patient according to national statistical definitions to enable good analysis by the TFU team
 Write prescriptions clearly and neatly on health card or prescription chart
 Properly fill TFU multi-chart and tally sheet at the end of each day
 Ensure any investigations carried out are clearly marked on the health card or admission chart
 Report any incident to the TFU In-charge where medical care is felt to be below the accepted national and international standards.
 Participate in the weekly/ monthly data compilation and reporting of TFU activities

Safeguarding Responsibilities:
Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
Safety and Security Responsibility:
We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.
Other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Graduated from nursing, pharmacy/pharmacy technician course, Community Nursing Education Program, and/or has a nutrition diploma from a recognized institute. 

IPD SAM training 

The Candidate must have at least one to two-years’ relevant work experience in BPHS related health facilities especially in TFU. 
Fluency in spoken and written in Dari, and Pashtu is a requirement.

Having experience in TFU is a plus.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form)  to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Midwife CARE-AF-1375 Ghazni) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at:  http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.