Organization for Development Economic Social and Capacity Building (ODESC) is a non-political, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization registered on July 16, 2016, under registration # 3960 with the Ministry of Economy of GIRoA.  UEI of ODESC is N2CPCNU9JZQ4; ODESC has also been registered or recognized as a partner with more than 20 national and International organizations. ODESC is an active Partner of UNICEF, UNOPS, and UNESCO. ODESC has the widest network of civil society, local structures, and government line ministries in Afghanistan, Capacity building, Health, WASH and livelihood programs have been the core activities of ODESC. We are currently implementing UNESCO and UNICEF-funded projects in the eastern regions of the country.

ODESC has a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse. Therefore, all staff will be subject to background and security checks. We are also against all forms of gender-based violence, exploitation, and abuse of children in the context of our operation in the country. We are committed to the “Do No Harm” principle in our workplace and throughout our operations in the country, therefore our staff must also respect the organizational code of conduct and safety policy. ODESC provides equal employment opportunities in transparent ways for everyone without any demands.

Objective:

To ensure effective implementation, coordination, and supervision of health project by maintaining compliance with EPHS/BPHS standards, strengthening provincial and central-level collaboration, ensuring availability of quality medical supplies, supporting program monitoring and evaluation, and providing technical guidance to ensure the delivery of high-quality health services and achievement of project targets.

1. Compliance & Standards:

• Adhere to ODESC’s organizational policies and procedures at all times.
• Ensure that the quality of services is in line with EPHS & BPHS standards.
• Ensure that relevant technical team at MO and PO are performing according to EPHS and BPHS standards and project objectives.
• Monitor health program performance, ensuring activities meet quality standards and targets.

2. Program Implementation & Management:

• Ensure that the project targets and objectives are achieved at the provincial and HF levels.
• Assist health program director in planning, organizing, implementing and controlling the project technical activities.
• Assist program director in proposal writing and give technical inputs.
• Identify equipment, drugs, and other project needs on a timely basis to avoid shortages and ensure smooth project operations.
• Ensure proper record and documentation of all project activities.
• Collect and compile monthly narrative and other reports from PO.
• Assist health program director in report writing for donor and relevant authorities.

3. Supply Chain & Logistics Support:

• Ensure that quality drugs and medical supplies are available in all health facilities.
• Assist the Pharmacy and Logistic Team to regularly monitor drugs and medical supplies and prevent expiry before use.

4. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Maintain good coordination with relevant stakeholders (Donor, MoPH, MoE and others).
• Participate in main office level stakeholders’ coordination meetings.
• Ensure proper coordination with provincial team.
• Improve coordination between PO and MO for mutual support, experience sharing, and technical guidance.
• Conduct monthly management meetings at main office and with PO.

5. Supervision, Mentorship & Capacity Building:

• Supervise, mentor, and support PO and HF staff under the technical department.
• Ensure that all departments at PO and MO conduct supervision of all HFs and work collaboratively to solve technical issues.
• Supervise all departments at PO level to ensure data are properly recorded and reported through HMIS.
• Accompany provincial teams and provide coaching.

6. Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Assist M&E team in defining indicators for program monitoring and evaluation.
• Assist M&E team in feedback based on the analysis of indicators.
• Assist M&E team in data analysis of HMIS, QQM and TPM.
• Participate in design, organization, implementation, and analysis of baseline surveys or other external evaluations.
• Propose ideas, solutions, and share experiences and lessons learned from project implementation and other stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• Graduated from recognized medical faculty, having MPH degree is a plus point.
• Must have 10 Years’ Experience in the Same Field / health programs management, specifically in EPHS and BPHS is a plus point. 
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of Afghanistan health context.
• Demonstrated knowledge of BPHS/EPHS standards.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Familiarity with health donors
• Strategic thinking and leadership capabilities.
• Strong program management, monitoring, and evaluation skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software and health information management systems
• Fluent in English, Pashto and Dari.

If you are a qualified candidate for this position, apply through the Google Form below:

https://forms.gle/B6pZaCgEy6ExitJe7

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To be mentioned, your resume should not exceed 1MB. ODESC regrettably cannot respond to individual queries about a job or on the status of individual applications due to the high numbers of applicants. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date, then please assume that your application has not been successful.