Afghan Family Guidance Association (AFGA) is an Afghan non-governmental, not-for-profit and non-political organization established in 1968. AFGA has been working in the field of Reproductive health and Rights since its inception and has recently become an associate member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).

AFGA activities were suspended due to war and conflict in the country for ten years (1992-2002) and resumed its activities in 2002 with financial support from International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).

IPPF is an alliance of 151 family planning associations known as Member Associations which has projects in over 180 countries. IPPF continues to be the largest civil society provider of reproductive health information and services in the world

Job Summary:

The Clinic Midwife provides individual counseling to female and adolescent, contraceptive methods, pregnancy testing, supporting home deliveries and appropriate referral. The midwife also provides information to clients about Family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention, violence prevention and intervention.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Delivering counseling and quality Sexual and Reproductive Health services including family planning, HIV/AIDS, STI, post-abortion counseling, cervical and breast cancer counseling etc.
• Providing appropriate supervision and advanced care to women during pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period.
• Assisting deliveries on her own and taking care of the mother and newborn babies, and in case of complication referring them to health facilities.
• As per the principles of basic emergency obstetric care, manage complications in pregnancy and childbirth.
• Considering IP measures during the deliveries & organizing standard ANC/PNC visits to targeted areas.
• Consulting and educating women, family and community in areas pertaining to Health including mother and newborn health.
• Managing Eclampsia and Preeclampsia (screening, treatment and referrals).
• Administering PPH by the distribution of Misoprostol.
• Offering postpartum family planning counseling and services.
• Referring postpartum complications when needed.
• Conducting screening of the pregnant women for dangerous signs of pregnancy.
• Delivering comprehensive counseling for all FP methods, distribution of short-term family planning methods and IEC and BCC materials.
• Delivering short-term family planning methods to the clients.
• Developing an effective referral system for long-run family planning methods.
• Conducting the PNC visit in 48 hours after delivery and providing them the necessary Family planning method.
• Providing information and education on Self-care.
• Facilitating enabling environment for a comprehensive referral pathway in the event of any complication in delivery.
• Rising awareness among the women during their visits and social assemblies to increase demand for services.
• Providing instant newborn care focusing on airway, warmth and breastfeeding.
• Delivering emergency measures for newborn resuscitation.
• Providing daily newborn care, including physical examination, taking care of the umbilical cord, immunization, etc.
• Performing administrative tasks such as patient caring, recording and reporting of data and coordination of specific educational or outreach programs.
• Ensure proper Data recording and reporting system.
• Preparing & submitting monthly reports Line Manager or Project Focal Point

Bachelor/Diploma of midwifery
At least have 3 years of relevant working experience.
Fluency of local language and Basic knowledge of English language.

Good knowledge of counselling skills.
Good communication skills and ability to interact successfully with staff and clients.

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by reffering to below link. In addition, they can also attach their CV (No more than 3 pages) and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

http://hrmis.afga.org.af/Applicant/Apply/AFGA_358258419