Health Supervisor

About SDCO

Support Development Capacity Organization (SDCO) is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit organization Established in 2012 with the Registration Number of 2534, working to support vulnerable communities through education, women’s empowerment, health, capacity building, human rights, peacebuilding, and other community development initiatives.

Position Summary

The Health Supervisor will be responsible for supervising, coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of project health activities to ensure the delivery of quality, accessible, and effective health services to targeted communities. The position holder will work closely with health workers, community health volunteers, health facilities, local authorities, and project staff to ensure that health activities are implemented in accordance with approved project plans, organizational policies, and relevant health standards.

The Health Supervisor will also support capacity building, provide technical guidance to health staff, monitor service quality, identify challenges, and ensure timely and accurate reporting of health activities.

Key Responsibilities

A. Health Program Supervision and Coordination

• Supervise and coordinate the implementation of health project activities in the assigned areas.
• Ensure that health activities are implemented according to approved project work plans, schedules, and objectives.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor health service delivery and provide technical support to health staff.
• Coordinate with health facilities, community health workers, local authorities, and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that health staff perform their duties according to approved guidelines, protocols, and professional standards.
• Identify operational challenges and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Support the planning and implementation of health outreach activities and community awareness sessions.
• Participate in coordination meetings with project staff and relevant health stakeholders.
• Promote equitable access to health services for vulnerable individuals and communities.

B. Technical Support and Capacity Building

• Provide technical guidance and supervision to health workers and other relevant project staff.
• Identify training needs and support the organization of capacity-building activities.
• Conduct supportive supervision visits and provide constructive feedback to health staff.
• Support the implementation of health education and community awareness activities.
• Promote appropriate infection prevention and control practices.
• Ensure that health workers follow relevant clinical guidelines and standard operating procedures within their professional scope.
• Support health staff in improving the quality, safety, and effectiveness of services.
• Encourage respectful, patient-centered, and culturally appropriate healthcare practices.

C. Monitoring and Quality Assurance

• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of health services delivered under the project.
• Review health service records, registers, and reporting documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Track progress against project indicators and approved targets.
• Identify gaps in service delivery and recommend corrective actions.
• Support routine monitoring, data verification, and quality improvement activities.
• Ensure that health services are provided in accordance with applicable Ministry of Public Health guidelines and relevant organizational standards.
• Monitor the availability and appropriate use of essential medical supplies and equipment.
• Report serious service delivery concerns and operational risks to the Project/Program Manager.

D. Community Engagement and Health Promotion

• Support community mobilization and awareness activities on relevant health issues.
• Promote preventive healthcare, hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and other health education messages relevant to the project.
• Coordinate with community leaders and other stakeholders to improve community participation.
• Encourage the involvement of women, children, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups in health awareness activities.
• Support the identification and referral of individuals requiring additional health services, in accordance with approved referral procedures.
• Promote respectful communication, confidentiality, and non-discrimination in all interactions with community members.

E. Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare regular weekly, monthly, and other required health activity reports.
• Maintain accurate records of supervision visits, health activities, staff performance, and service delivery.
• Compile and review health data and ensure timely submission of reports.
• Document achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations.
• Provide supporting information and documentation for project monitoring and donor reporting.
• Ensure the confidentiality and secure handling of patient information and other sensitive documents.
• Immediately report serious incidents, safeguarding concerns, and other critical issues through established reporting channels.

F. Safeguarding and Professional Conduct

• Ensure compliance with SDCO policies, including safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and prevention of harassment.
• Promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and confidential environment for patients, community members, and staff.
• Protect the dignity, privacy, and rights of all individuals receiving health services.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ensure ethical conduct among supervised staff.
• Report safeguarding concerns through established organizational procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, or another relevant health-related field from a recognized institution.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification in Public Health or Health Management will be an advantage.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in health service delivery, health program implementation, or health supervision, preferably with an NGO or development organization.
• Previous experience supervising health workers or coordinating health activities is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of public health principles, health service delivery, and relevant Ministry of Public Health guidelines.
• Experience in monitoring health activities, reviewing health data, and preparing program reports.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control, community health, and referral systems.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with health professionals, community representatives, local authorities, and project teams.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and internet use.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto.
• Good English reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project implementation areas when required.
• Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, PSEA, accountability, and professional ethics.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

1. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. Cover Letter.

Application Email: hr.sdco@gmail.com

The Email Subject Line Should be: Application for Health Supervisor Vacancy No (06-HS-SDCO)

Application Deadline: (24-10-2026)