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.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Technical and administrative responsibilities of all services of this health center

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

Diagnosis and treatment of outpatients and inpatients according to national guidelines

Detailed observation and completion of necessary examinations of patients to reach the final diagnosis

Providing health education to patients during examinations

Timely identification of complicated cases and their referral to secondary and tertiary healthcare services

On call duty for complicated cases during the night shift

Maintaining related reports and documents

Participate in the design and implementation of training during the execution of duties for 4C staff

Actively monitor the work of all 4C staff and strengthen their professional knowledge and behavior to improve teamwork and quality of services

Actively participate in HF committees and follow-up of the activities

Implement the Harmonized Quality Improvement Program in 4C

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

Participation in meetings, conferences and training courses

Checks that all required equipment and consumable material for health facilities are available and that properties, resources, and equipment are properly maintained and in good working order

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

Keep sound coordination between the clinic and other NAC programs

Ensures a clean, safe, and secure working environment in 4C

Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Education: Graduated from a well-recognized medical faculty

Language requirements

 Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and local Languages and

 Working knowledge of English

Experience:

          At least 3 years of experience in EPHS/BPHS

Skills:

Excellent Managerial and conflict resolution skills

Excellent Communication 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 (Female Medical Doctor- 702025). Please note that applications without the position title and vacancy# will not be considered and will automatically be rejected.

(Only Paktia Residents can Apply)

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.

nac.jobs@nacaf.org