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.

Objective of the Position: Providing quality health services to reduce demand for drugs (including pre-treatment assessment of patients, detoxification, reintegration, and follow-up care) for addicts in accordance with the goals of the national strategy of the Ministry of Public Health.

Qualifications and Responsibilities: Specialized Duties:

1. Assessing patients in various conditions, recommending beds, and conducting necessary psychological tests.
2. Mental health services including psychological treatment, behavioural therapy, hypnosis, counselling, and group therapy to perform preliminary and follow-up treatment tasks.
3. Psychological assessment and receiving symptoms and signs of mental illnesses including psychological and psychometric tests to assist the mental health doctor.
4. Assessing the progress and improvement of the patient's physical and mental condition.
5. Necessary actions in crisis situations, controlling and managing the patient's psychological pressures in agreement with their families.

Managerial Duties:

 6. Compliance with the laws and policies of the Ministry of Health and the hospital and being aware of them.

7. Reporting on own affairs and performance to the psychology manager.
8. Performing 24-hour duty.
9. Participating in public visits.

1. Holding a degree from the Faculty of Education and Training in the field of psychology.
2. Other qualifications: Innovative, ambitious, proficient in official languages ​​such as Dari, Pashto, and familiar with local languages.
3. Having at least two years of relevant work experience.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their CVs along with an application letter to  recruitment.kabul@hntpo.org

Please ensure to fill out the Health Net TPO application form which is available in http://www.acbar.org/applicationform

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.