Health and Nutrition Officer

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 Summary

AWRO is seeking a Full-time Health and Nutrition Officer to further strengthen the implementation of the Project in Nangarhar 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.

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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

·       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

Preference will be given to candidates who have previous working experience with Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNT), as this experience is considered highly relevant and important for the position.

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-NGR-26-05) in the subject line, Applications without this subject line will not be considered for the next step of the recruitment process.

Applicant Email: hr@awro.org.af