Bakhter Development Network (BDN) was established and officially registered in Afghanistan in 2001 as an Afghan non-governmental, non-profit, non-political, and developmental organization. BDN operates in accordance with its constitution in three main thematic areas: health, education, and agriculture and livestock. With its current focus on public health and nutrition, BDN helps communities achieve their developmental goals, while its wider vision is a world of enabled communities working towards a brighter future.

Currently, BDN is engaged in multiple initiatives, including the Health Emergency Response Additional Financing (HER AF) project in Balkh, Maidan Wardak, and Kapisa Provinces. BDN is also implementing projects such as the Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) and the Community-Based Nutrition Intervention (CBNI) in Balkh, Badakhshan, and Kunduz Provinces, as well as the GC 7 project in Balkh and Maidan Wardak Provinces.

The psychosocial counselor is responsible for providing psychological counseling services to individuals in need. The role operates under the direct supervision of the Health Center Head and collaborates with other sections to improve the delivery of healthcare services.

The Psychosocial Counselor:

• • Provide appropriate and quality psychological counseling services to clients and patients referred by physicians.
  • Regularly complete and maintain the counseling register book, ensuring all provided services and advice are documented for each client.
  • Assist physicians in categorizing and examining patients.
  • Coordinate with various departments within the health center, including Vaccination, Maternal and Child Health, and others to enhance healthcare services.
  • Actively participate in health education sessions.
  • Prepare and submit monthly reports detailing all activities performed within the counseling unit.
  • Ensure proper usage and maintenance of all equipment and tools safely and effectively.
  • Collaborate with Community Health Workers (CHWs) to boost service delivery levels.
  • Possess adequate knowledge of Afghanistan’s Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) and apply it in practice.
  • Routinely record and maintain client files in an organized and systematic way.
  • Achieve set targets and deliver expected outcomes.
  • Perform any additional tasks assigned by the relevant supervisor

• Minimum qualification of a diploma or bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or mental health.
• Advanced certification or specialization in psychosocial support, trauma-informed care, or related areas is an asset.
• At least 2 years of experience in providing mental health or psychosocial counseling within a clinical setting.
• Strong knowledge of Afghanistan’s Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS).
• Ability to assess psychological needs, deliver effective counseling, and maintain confidential client records
• Good Communication skills
• Fluent in Dari and Pashtu, and working knowledge of English
• Ability to create a supportive working relationship with other staff.

We welcome prospective applicants to submit their resumes and a formal letter of application delineating their credentials and enthusiasm for the role via the provided link until the close of business on July 21, 2025. Please note that applicants may submit only one application for their chosen position.

https://forms.gle/PnfFMJzG4wNEzKtu5

BDN has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the BDN, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. BDN also adheres to strict child-safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.