Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. Our team of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers work in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience. We do this by working with local actors to develop safe and inclusive local programming that is evidence based, conflict sensitive, climate smart, and reaches those in need.

Position Summary:

The MCH officer has the responsibility to plan, organize, implement, control and follow up MCH activities and conducting training at the provincial office for HFs MCH staff. The responsibility entails enhancing RI health activities by strengthening the MCH, the skills of the staff involved and by close co-operation with the society through various channels. The duties are carried out in consultation with the Project Manager and other concerned staff at the regional office. The MCH assistant is a member of the provincial Health Management Team.

Genral Responsibilities: 

• To regularly supervise all concerned health activities carried out in health facilities and support MCH activities within the cluster
•  Follow a developed plan of actions and give early notice in case of deviations of its implementations.
• To supervise all health facilities-based MCH activities.
•  To actively participate in the improvement of the MCH program - antenatal and post natal care, obstetric services, reproductive health, family planning, nutritional health and training within Nuristan project.
• To maintain an appropriate administrative system that ensure proper documentation of MCH staff, medical supply, reports and other material related to MCH activities/ services.
•  To Provide and conduct training to MCH staff in Training center.

 Conduct on the job training during each supervision of MCH activities, both regarding curative and preventive activities.

• Graduated of medical faculty from recognized University or Ghazanfar Institute of Higher education.
• At least three years’ experience in health management, esp. in MCH related activities.
•  Previous experience in midwifery will be an advantage.
• . Good communication skills (written & spoken) of Pashto, Dari, English and the knowledge of local language is a strong
• Ability to travel and live at health facilities within Afghanistan
•  Able to work independently and self-motivated.
•  Being an Afghan citizen.
•  Good team work spirit
•  A willingness to learn new skills
• Self-motivated

The interested candidates should submit their RI Application letter with a CV and with three references.
Please Mention the announced position and vacancy number in the email subject please like (MCH/RH Officer RI-HER-2025-16)
Via email: vacancies.afghanistan@ri.org
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Please download the RI application form through below link. fill and send it along with your CV: :
http://www.acbar.org/upload/1572844955489.DOCX
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Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with Relief International are as safe as possible.

Safeguarding

• Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
• Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with Relief International are as safe as possible.

Relief International values: 

• We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:
• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and Accountability
• Agility and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability