The Organization for People’s Health in Action (OPHA) is an independent, non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organization dedicated to the development of Afghanistan. OPHA focuses on implementing projects in healthcare, community development, capacity building, and the empowerment of women and youth.

OPHA was established in October 2017, and is officially registered with the Ministry of Economy. The organization is currently delivering essential healthcare services in Paktika province.

For more information, please visit our website: www.opha.org.af

General Responsibilities:

The RH Officer will lead and oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of reproductive health services under the HER-AF and all other OPHA related projects. This role ensures that RH interventions are evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and aligned with national health policies and UNICEF standards. The RH Officer will work closely with field teams and stakeholders to improve maternal and reproductive health outcomes across project sites.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Management

• Design and implement RH strategies and work plans in line with HER-AF objectives.
• Ensure integration of RH services into primary health care delivery.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely execution of RH activities.

2. Technical Oversight

• Provide technical guidance on family planning, antenatal/postnatal care, safe delivery, and adolescent reproductive health.
• Ensure adherence to national RH protocols and international best practices.
• Support development of training materials and clinical guidelines.

3. Capacity Building

• Organize training sessions for health facility staff and community health workers.
• Conduct supportive supervision and mentoring visits to field sites.
• Strengthen referral systems and emergency obstetric care pathways.

4. Monitoring & Evaluation

• Develop RH indicators and tools for data collection and analysis.
• Review service delivery data and provide feedback for quality improvement.
• Contribute to donor reports and documentation of success stories.

5. Coordination & Advocacy

• Liaise with UNICEF, WHO ,MoPH, and other partners to align RH programming.
• Represent OPHA in RH technical working groups and coordination forums.
• Advocate for gender-sensitive and rights-based approaches to reproductive health.

• MD Bachelor’s degree, (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in reproductive health programming, preferably in NGO implemented HER projects.
• Strong knowledge of Afghan RH policies and global standards.
• Experience in training, supervision, and quality assurance of RH services.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English; fluency in Dari and/or Pashto.
• The position requires regular travel to provinces for field visits and providing support to project activities and HFs staff.

 Core Competencies

• Technical expertise in reproductive health
• Strategic planning and program leadership
• Team coordination and capacity building
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Cultural sensitivity and community engagement
• Able to travel to project site and Health facilities.

Others:

• Act according to the policies of OPHA.
• Keep confidentiality with issues related to OPHA.
• Develop Spirit of co-operation and understanding among members of the team.
• Work with honesty and co-operative attitude and keep a high standard of quality.
• All other interdictions are stipulated in the staff regulation and other OPHA policies along with the disciplinary measures and all these policies are part of the staff contract with OPHA.

OPHA upholds a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination by its personnel toward the individuals it serves. Additionally, OPHA is firmly committed to stringent child safeguarding principles.

All personnel, including selected candidates, are expected to fully comply with these standards and principles at all times. As part of OPHA’s commitment to maintaining a safe and ethical work environment, all selected candidates will be subject to thorough reference and background checks concerning any past misconduct related to sexual exploitation and abuse as well as child safeguarding violation and any corrupt practices.. Candidates may also be required to provide further information throughout the selection process.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to submit their CV with cover letter through the email provide below.

Please write the subject title in email as:  Reproductive Health Officer, Vacancy No. 2025/110, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be contact for written test/interview and application after closing date will not be considered.

Note: Applications are reviewed on active bases and after receiving sufficient eligible applications we may process the position before closing date.

Submission Email:

jobs@opha.org.af