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. HealthNet TPO works with interdisciplinary professionals to develop and implement innovative, culturally appropriate, evidence based public health interventions with a focus on: innovative development of health systems, mental health and psychosocial care, long and short term training of health workers, control of communicable diseases (including malaria), and health financing schemes. HealthNet TPO offers ground-breaking and unconventional solutions that foster self-reliance and promote sustainable health care that is accessible to all.

 HealthNet TPO in Afghanistan aims to improve the health status of the people in Afghanistan by supporting the local communities and stakeholder in the development of a sustainable health care system.  HealthNet TPO is working in Afghanistan since 1994, implementing integrated health projects managed mainly by national staff and supported technically by expatriate staff from the headquarter office. HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is providing Primary and secondary Health Care, Mental Health and psychosocial services, and supporting Mother & Child Health Care in terms of providing training for Community Midwifes and to conduct operation research. Health Net TPO is currently implementing projects in 22 provinces and the major programs are Health Emergency Response (B/EPHS) projects in three provinces, nutrition, Mental Health, Psychosocial program, Malaria and TB Control program, 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

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

Supervisory Tasks:

• To supervise and manage the coordination with focal points in the assigned healthcare facilities
• Responsible for day to day management of all psychosocial counseling related tasks in Family Protection centre.

Technical Tasks:

• Individual counselling and or focused psychosocial support.
• Group counseling support.
• Assessment and analysis of GBV survivor from PSC point of view.
• Keeping all records confidential
• To facilitate GBV Survivors’ visits with the psychiatrist, medical doctor, gynecologist and others physician in District Hospital, Regional Hospital, Provincial Hospital as necessary.
• To work closely with the health facilities for implementation of standard referral protocol for GBV Survivors.
• To conduct a regular follow up of the cases entering Psychosocial Counseling Centers.
• To conduct regular M& E visits to the focal points in the assigned healthcare facilities
• To insure confidentiality including all client records and Psychosocial Counseling Centers records
• Try her best to protect GBV Survivors from further harm.
• To assist GBV Survivors in designing a Safety Plan for life threatening situations
• To follow procedures ensuring the confidentiality of GBV survivor at every step
• To follow ethical guidelines of GBV response established by Psychosocial Counseling Centers
•  To provide on job training to psychosocial counselors in other healthcare facilities.
• Report on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to immediate supervisor.
• Attend all relevant meetings requested by supervisor relevant to the project goals.
• Assist in other duties at Psychosocial Counseling Centers, requested by supervisor.

Coordination:

• Meet with provincial/ district Government departments such as department of Justice, Interior, Women’s Affairs; Office of Attorney General, police departments and NGOs such as BPHS/EPHS implementers and GBV/Gender actors, legal actors, protection and human rights agencies.
• Map the psychosocial counselors working at health facility level/ or at NGOs level for further coordination, referrals and follow up of GBV cases
•  Continue and expand relationships with NGOs, local government officials

• Bachelor of psychology, Social Science counseling or any certified psychosocial counselor by MOPH.
• At least 2 years’ experience in the field of training or community mobilization, honest and committed to work. 
• Having 2 years work experience
• Having work experience in the field of GBV 

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their CVs along with an application letter to  hr.hntpo.kunar@gmail.com

The closing date for this vacancy is 08^th May, 2024

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.