Health and Nutrition Officer

About Afghan Women Rights Organization (AWRO):

Afghan Women Rights Organization (AWRO) is a national, non-profit, non-political organization working to promote the rights and well-being of Afghan vulnerable populations through initiatives in livelihoods, health, nutrition, education, food security, and other humanitarian responses. AWRO has successfully implemented multiple humanitarian projects across Afghanistan, with a strong focus on community engagement, inclusion, and sustainability.

Job Description:

AWRO is seeking a Full-time Health and Nutrition Officer to further strengthen the implementation of the Project in Jawzjan province. Assistant The Health and Nutrition Officer plays a central role in ensuring that project activities translate into real health and nutrition improvements for beneficiaries. Their tasks usually combine technical implementation, supervision, coordination, and monitoring.

TOR:

The Health and Nutrition Officer will be responsible for the following tasks, but not limited to:

• Assist in the coordination and management of Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNTs).
• Support screening and referral of malnutrition cases in coordination with CHWs and health teams.
• Manage and provide guidance to the Health and Nutrition Extenders (HNEs) on nutrition assessments, healthcare service delivery, and malnutrition management.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager in planning and implementing all nutrition and health-related activities.
• Collect, compile, and update field-level data and reports related to health and nutrition interventions.
• Support and provide technical advice to field teams, ensuring adherence to project objectives and standards.
• Draft timely and accurate health and nutrition reports for submission to the Project Manager and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collect and analyze health and nutrition data to identify trends, gaps, and needs for program adjustment.
• Lead and manage community sensitization and awareness campaigns focusing on health and nutrition practices.
• Any other tasks or jobs as assigned by the project manager

Job Requirements:

• Diploma degree in Medical, Nursing or Nutrition or related field
• At least 2 years of experience as Nutrition and Health Officer experience in NGO or humanitarian projects
• Good knowledge of maternal and child health and nutrition, community-based management of acute malnutrition, IYCF, and health and hygiene promotion
• Familiarity with national health guidelines and humanitarian standards
• Ability to design and deliver health and nutrition education and awareness sessions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good team management skills
• Strong understanding of gender, protection, do-no-harm, and GBV principles

Submission Guideline:

Interested and qualified FEMALE candidates are encouraged to submit their updated CV and a cover letter as a single Word document, clearly stating the position title and vacancy number (Health and Nutrition Officer – AWRO-AHF-39214-A8) in the subject line, Applications without this subject line will not be considered for the next step of the recruitment process. To Email: hr@awro.org.af