The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) is a member-based solidarity organization that has been working in support and solidarity with the Afghan people for more than 35 years. NAC works in the following sectors: Education, Gender and Human Rights, Governance and Civil Society, Health, Food Security, Job Creation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. NAC’s vision is that NAC shall contribute to an Afghanistan free of poverty where equality, democracy, human rights and respect serve as the bases for political action and development.

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) has a zero tolerance of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) both within the organization and of beneficiaries. Prevention of and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) is the individual and collective responsibility of all NAC officers, management, staff, consultants, and volunteers, who are all required to familiarize themselves with, agree to, and act in accordance with NAC’s Ethical Guidelines and Commitment, NAC Child Protection Policy, and NAC PSEAH Policy, at all times – both during and outside working hours – and participate actively in introductory and refresher trainings. Any breaches of PSEAH clauses in NAC’s policies, guidelines, and/or commitments will lead to immediate termination and possible legal actions.

Technical and administrative responsibilities

Utilizes the BPHS guideline as a reference for performance and quality improvement

Cooperation and support of registration and treatment of clients and patients.

Providing preventive and treatment services for patients and diagnosis and treatment according to national standards.

Diagnosis and treatment of outpatients and inpatients

Detailed observations and completion of necessary examinations to reach the final diagnosis

Participation in the design and implementation of training during the execution of duties for clinic employees

Active participation in the process of monitoring the work of clinic staff and strengthening their professional knowledge to improve the quality of work

Providing health education to patients during examinations and diagnosis.

Timely identification and diagnosis of complicated cases and their referral to advanced services

Efforts to increase the level of professional knowledge of staff and strengthen their professional skills according to national and international guidelines in the field of health services

Registering and maintaining related reports and documents.

Provide qualitive data for PPHD and the donors

Active participation in obtaining child and maternal health indicators

Active participation on HF committees and follow-up of the activities

Implement the Harmonized Quality Improvement Program on 4C

Follow up and fill the gaps of the external and internal feedback and findings of supervision and monitoring’s.

Participation in meetings, conferences and training courses.

Covering the complicated cases

On call for emergency and/or complicated cases during the night shift.

Rapid identification and reporting of problems that prevent the achievement of goals

Keep sound coordination between the clinic and other departments

Ensures a clean, safe, and secure working environment in health facilities

Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Education

Graduated from a well-recognized medical faculty, holding a specialist degree in Gynecology/Obstetrics and Ultrasound.

      Language requirements

 Fluency in national languages (Dari and/or Pashto) is required. Knowledge of local dialects and working proficiency in English is an asset.

      Experience

          At least 4 years of experience in EPHS/BPHS

      Skills:

Excellent Managerial and conflict resolution skills

Excellent Communication skills

Diagnostic Ultrasound skills

Understanding of Gender issues and cultural sensitivity

Excellent Negotiating skills in multicultural and multilingual environments

Good knowledge of the province, stakeholders, and local communities

Excellent knowledge of the BPHS and Afghan health systems

The subject must be included in the position title and vacancy (Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist- 472025). Please note that applications without the position title and vacancy# will not be considered and will automatically be rejected.

Please make sure that your application/resume should be in your full name otherwise it will be rejected.

The NAC is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.

The NAC offers: An encouraging and team-oriented working atmosphere • Significant career challenges that will test and enhance the skills of the incumbent • Interesting and worthwhile work in a growing organization • Competitive salary packages.

jobs@nacaf.org