Data Collector Officer

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.

Descriptions

The Data Collection Officer will work in the Psychosocial Counseling Center (PSCC) established in the Regional/Provincial Hospital. This position will provide psychosocial support to women and girls coming to the center and provide information as and available services. The data collection officer will also collect psychosocial support-related data of the PSCCs and will share it on regular bases with the supervisor. The post holder will ensure timely and efficient data entry in a timely manner and analysis and proactively share data with the team S/he will submit regular reports (e.g., daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and quarterly). The detailed job description is mentioned below.

Job descriptions:

 Under the overall supervision of PSCCs in-charge the data collection officer will be responsible to;

• Assist women and girls coming to PSCCs that require support and assistance.
• Provide Psychological first aid and psychosocial support to clients and link them to other services available at PSCCs, such as PSS case management and medical services.
• Refer clients to case workers, as relevant.
• Facilitate emotional support groups and activities at PSCC.
• Coordinate with in charge and PSS counselor and provide them support in tasks related to PSCCs.
• Provide supportive information to clients and guide them as per defined guidelines and SOPs.
• Assist Psychosocial Counseling Centers (PSCC) in charge of providing comprehensive assistance to PSS/ Survivors.
• Provide information and awareness raising on PSCCs services to women inside hospital on need basis.
• Perform any other project related duty assigned by Psychosocial Counseling Centers (PSCC) In charge
• Assist the Provincial Technical officer and other management staff in tasks as required.
• Maintain data entry registers and other information per organization requirements on already developed tools.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of all data collection/entry related tasks in PSCC.
• Keep all the information confidential and protect clients from further harm by following the guiding principles.
• Work closely with other staff members to build a professional team
• Provide and submit reports to psychosocial Counseling Centers (PSCC) in charge/Technical officer and other seniors.
• Perform any project related tasks assigned by supervisors.
• Keep the Database (tracking system) correct and provide accurate for project M&E office/Department.
• Support collecting and analyzing sex - and age-disaggregated data at PSCCs.
• Provide information on available services for women and girls and clients and support them by       linking   them     with      other         non             -             protection          services.

• Bachelor's degrees in social science, Psychology, social work, sociology, law, and related backgrounds are preferable.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the legal /PSS services in experiences with NGOs/INGOs.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with MS- Office Package.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with women and girls and protection services in the field.
• Fluent in Dari/ Pashto and have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Interested and qualified national candidates are requested to send their application letters /CVs and apply via E-mail to: recruitment.kabul@hntpo.org

Please ensure to write the number of vacancy and position you are applying for, in the subject line of your E-mail Add. Incomplete applications or applications received after closing date will not be given consideration. Candidates who are meeting the above criteria will be short listed.