Female Medical Doctor

HealthNet TPO is a Netherlands based not for profit, non-governmental organization founded on the principle that access to affordable quality health care is a basic human right.

In 1992 HealthNet TPO was established by ‘Doctors without Borders’ to bridge the gap between emergency aid and structural development. The organization is now the result of a merger between HealthNet International (HNI) and the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO). HNI has knowledge and experience in reinforcing healthcare systems and prevention, diagnosis and treatment of transmissible diseases. TPO is an expert in the field of psychosocial and mental health care for survivors of war and natural disasters.  HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is managed by a team of qualified Afghans and supported by a team of experts at the HQ of the organization in Holland.

HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is providing Primary Health Care, Mental Health and psychosocial services, fighting malaria and supporting Mother & Child Health Care in terms of providing training for Community Midwifes and to conduct operation research. HealthNet TPO is currently implementing projects in almost 20 provinces of Afghanistan and the major program it implements are HER (Health Emergency Response) projects in three provinces, Nutrition, Mental Health and Psychosocial, Malaria Control program, Tuberculus....... through a community system strengthening approach.

HealthNet TPO has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. HNITPO takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving HNITPO employees and Related Personnel.

Job Summary:

Youth health counselor is responsible for the technical aspects (counseling, information and referral) related to the implementation of the project, he/she is responsible for the overall quality of counseling services, continuous quality development of the project. He/she in close collaboration with YHL Focal point oversees planning, implementation, quality control, monitoring and supervision and ensures goals set in the work plan are met on time and according to available budget.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Provide effective telephone counseling to young people.
2. Updating and entering client’s information in database.
3. Ensure confidentiality and client trust during counseling.
4. Provide counseling for the young people on available referrals services.
5. Attend in related training program and staff meeting on regular basis.
6. Documenting/Recording information through entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
7. Prepare monthly report of related activities and submit to line manager.
8. Perform any other required project related tasks assigned by line manager.
9. Coordinate with other staff members aiming to perform accurate referral services and council clients.
10. Assisting for clients, insuring medical attention, emotional support, and creating very supportive and confidential environment.
11. Modify referral/counseling activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in client’s status.

• Must be MD doctor or other relevant degree 
• At least 4 years’ experience in health counselling. 
• Well familiar with Ms. office, interview and data entry.
• Able to provide accurate and valid information to the clients
• Having excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their CVs along with an application letter to recruitment.kabul@hntpo.org

Please ensure to fill out the Health Net TPO application form which is available in https://www.acbar.org/en/applicationform?page=3#

Please ensure to mention the position you are applying for, in the subject line of your E-mail

Incomplete applications or applications received after closing date will not be given consideration.