CARE’s Introduction (Who We Are?)

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

CARE’s Work Culture (What It’s Like to Work at CARE?)

CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

Overall responsible for Consult, diagnose, treat and monitor all patients presenting to TFU according to National Protocols, as well as universal health standards. Apply medical and nutritional protocols to ensure the care of the patients in TFU.

: Ensure the provision of high quality medical and nutritional care in the TFU

 Carry out the daily rounds in the assigned ward.
 Clinical examination of patients daily in order to determine any change in their clinical status
 Carry out any appropriate and available investigations that may adjust diagnosis
 Prescribe medications and therapeutic foods according to patients’ diagnosis, age and weight, and be aware of possible drug interactions.
 Ensure timely consultation and/or referral for complex medical cases which require higher medical support, 
 Re-evaluate critical patients regularly during the day and night
 Carry out the admission visit, prioritize the emergency, take a comprehensive history, and clinical examination, medical and nutritional prescription
 Perform night duties in TFU ward and assure quality and continuity of care 24/7.

Nutritional Responsibilities:
A) Admissions of eligible beneficiaries (children U5 with severe acute malnutrition with medical complications:
 Decide which patients are at major risk and need special care in phase I.
 Decide which patients should be admitted rapidly and examine after formal admission and the start of treatment.
 Monitor, prevent and treat hypothermia in consultation with the pediatrician.
 Monitor, prevent and treat hypoglycemia in consultation with the pediatrician.
 Diagnoses and treat dehydration were present (strictly using the protocol).
 Follow up on the anthropometric measurement of the children (height, weight, MUAC, checking bilateral edema and W/H percentage) with a nurse or doctor.
 Follow up on the registration of all the beneficiaries in the TFU (registration book ID number, medical and nutrition treatment sheets, follow-up card ID number).
 Follow-up and implementation of the medical treatment for severe acute malnourished children in the IPD SAM.
 B) Follow up the treatment phases in the TFU:
 Calculation, preparation, distribution, and monitoring of therapeutic milk according to the standard protocols for the beneficiaries.
 Follow up on the anthropometric measurements taken by the registrar according to the protocols, daily, each other day, or on weekly basis and record in the registration book, follow-up cards for each beneficiary.
 An identified patient who needs to be transferred to another phase or OTP, patient with failure to respond to treatment and patients who need to be discharged.
 Follow up of the gain weight and feedback to the caregivers.
C) AT discharge
 Check if all the procedures are completed before discharge (anthropometric measurements, medical and nutritional treatment, systematic treatment, and health and nutrition education).
 Record all the necessary information on the registration book and card for each beneficiary.

 E) Reporting and statistics of the center
 Keep a tally of all the beneficiaries admitted and discharged from the nutrition center (admission, cured, defaulters, death, transfer and referral) by age group and admission criterion used.
Health and Nutrition Education
 Supervise health and nutrition education to the caregivers and beneficiaries on (breastfeeding, complementary feeding, hygiene, care of pregnant and lactating women, and prevention of illness).
 

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Education: Graduated from a registered and recognized medical faculty/Institute (MD). Paediatric specialist will be preferred.

Experience: The Candidate must have at least two-years’ relevant work experience in BPHS related health facilities as a paediatrician, especially in TFU. 
Fluency in spoken and written English, Dari, and Pashtu is a requirement.

TFU experience is a plus.

The Medical doctor in the TFU will be the In-charge of the TFU.

Safeguarding:

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Submission Guideline:

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (TFU Medical Doctor or Paediatrician CARE-AF-1164 Ghazni) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at:  http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.