Reproductive Health Officer

Sanayee Development Organization (SDO) is an independent, non-political, and non-profit Afghan NGO established in 1990. With more than 36 years of experience, SDO works across seven provinces to serve vulnerable communities in health, education, peacebuilding, livelihoods, and humanitarian response.

We collaborate with leading donors and agencies such as UNICEF, WFP, WHO, UNFPA, the World Bank, Cordaid, CAFOD, Handicap International, War Child UK, and FCDO, as well as local and national actors. Through our strong grassroots networks, SDO ensures local ownership, accountability, and sustainable impact.

Our Vision: We envision educated, healthy and resilient communities that respect equal rights, promote social cohesion and acceptance, and play an active role in developing Afghanistan.

Our Mission: We work to strengthen the communities and ensure their inclusion in social development and conflict resolution/transformation processes. Improve women and children access to basic health services and elevate literacy rate in Afghanistan.

For more information about us, you may kindly refer to our website www.sanayee.org.af.

Purpose of the Position

The Reproductive Health Officer will be based in Badakhshan’s EPHS project and focus on planning, implementing, supervising, and monitoring reproductive health services, ensuring integration with maternal, newborn, child health (MNCH), gender-based violence (GBV), nutrition, and emergency programs. The officer provides technical guidance, capacity building, and ensures compliance with Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) standards.

Key Responsibilities

OF Reproductive Health Officer in Badakhshan EPHS project

• Planning & Implementation
• Develop annual reproductive health work plans, budgets, and procurement schedules.
• Ensure RH activities are integrated with MNCH, GBV, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, and emergency response programs.
• Technical Guidance
• Provide support to provincial teams and health facilities on RH protocols.
• Conduct training on family planning, antenatal/postnatal care (ANC/PNC), emergency obstetric and newborn care (EmONC), safe delivery, and adolescent reproductive health.
• Capacity Building
• Organize workshops and develop/adapt training materials, guidelines, and job aids for the related staff in Badakhshan Provincial hospital.
• Strengthen skills of midwives, doctors, and community health workers.
• Monitoring & Supervision
• Track RH indicators in provincial hospital, mobile health teams, and outreach programs.
• Conduct supervision visits, prepare reports, and follow up on corrective actions from Badakhshan Provincial hospital.
• Coordination & Reporting
• Represent the organization in RH technical working groups and coordination forums.
• Ensure timely reporting to MoPH HMIS, donors, and internal monitoring systems.
• Safeguarding & Compliance
• Uphold PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards.
• Ensure confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical conduct in service delivery.

2. Clinical Services and Quality Assurance

·       Ensure uninterrupted 24/7 availability of essential and emergency healthcare services in RMNCH Wards.

·       Supervise the implementation of national clinical protocols, guidelines, and standards.

·       Monitor and improve the quality of healthcare services provided by the hospital RMNCH wards.

·       Ensure the availability and quality of emergency, maternity, surgical, internal medicine, pediatric, and other essential services.

·       Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor key performance indicators.

·       Ensure patient safety standards are implemented and maintained throughout the hospital.

·       Review and address patient complaints and clinical incidents in a timely manner.

·         Medical Doctor (MD) degree from a recognized medical university.

·         Postgraduate qualification in Hospital Management, Public Health, RH specialist services, or a related field is preferred. Medical degree (MD) or midwifery background with specialization in reproductive health.

·         Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in healthcare service delivery.

·         At least two (2) years of managerial or supervisory experience in a BPHS, EPHS , hospital or health facility.

·         Strong leadership and management skills.

·         Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

·         Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

·         Knowledge of MoPH policies, EPHS standards, and healthcare regulations.

·         Experience with HMIS and health information systems.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

·         Fluency in Dari and Pashto; English proficiency is an asset.

Interested candidates are required to submit their CV (PDF format) and Cover Letter (PDF format) to jobs@sanayee.org.af, clearly indicating SDO-RHO in the subject line of the email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
SDO reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.
Equal Opportunity: SDO is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, persons with disabilities, and members of other marginalized groups.