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RH Officer/PSEA-H focal point

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Position Title: RH Officer/PSEA-H focal point

2025-12-07    Kabul     Full Time     111

Job Location: Kabul
Nationality: National
Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As Per MHCO Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: 1037/MHCO/2025
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Jalalabad
Organization: MHCO
Years of Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Reproductive Health and Gender based Programming, (NGO experience preferred).
Contract Duration: One Year
Gender: Female
Education: MD (Medical Doctor), Midwifery, Public Health, or related health qualification.
Close date: 2025-12-07

About MHCO:

Maihan Humanitarian Convergence Organization (MHCO) is a national non-government, non-political, and non-profit organization registered with the Ministry of Economy, committed to delivering humanitarian services across Afghanistan. MHCO focuses on various sectors including Health, Education, Gender Justice, Protection, Nutrition, Livelihood and Food Security, and Organizational Development.

Job Descriptions:

The RH Officer/PSEA-H Focal Point is responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, and supervision of Reproductive Health (RH) activities within MHCO’s BPHS, EPHS, and humanitarian projects, while ensuring strong integration with MNCH, GBV, nutrition, and emergency services. The role provides technical guidance to provincial teams and health facilities, conducts capacity-building on key RH areas, monitors RH indicators, and ensures compliance with national RH/MNCH/GBV standards. The Officer leads RH coordination at national level, supports reporting to MoPH, donors, and internal systems, and ensures consistent supply of RH commodities. As the PSEA-H Focal Point, the position ensures full adherence to MHCO’s safeguarding and PSEA policies by promoting safe, respectful service delivery, reporting concerns, and maintaining confidentiality. The role also strengthens communication between the central office and field teams to ensure quality RH programming.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Support planning, implementation, and supervision of reproductive health components within BPHS, EPHS, and humanitarian projects.
  • Ensure RH activities are integrated with MNCH, GBV, nutrition, and emergency programs.
  • Participate in RH technical working groups, meetings, and coordination forums at national level.
  • Assist in preparing annual RH work plans, budgets, procurement plans, and activity schedules.
  • Provide technical guidance to provincial teams, health facilities, and partners on RH standards and protocols.
  • Conduct capacity-building sessions on Family Planning, ANC/PNC, EmONC, Newborn care, Safe delivery practices, Adolescent reproductive health.
  • Support development or adaptation of training materials, guidelines, and job aids.
  • Monitor RH indicators in health facilities, mobile health teams, and outreach programs.
  • Conduct regular supervision visits, prepare supervision reports, and follow up on action plans from relevant provinces.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting to MoPH HMIS, Donor reporting systems and Internal M&E databases
  • Support data collection for surveys, assessments, and baseline/endline studies.
  • Ensure RH services comply with national RH/GBV/MNCH guidelines, standards, and SOPs.
  • Support implementation of BEmONC and CEmONC quality improvement processes.
  • Ensure infection prevention and control, safe delivery practices, and respectful maternity care.
  • Ensuring supply of RH commodities (FP items, delivery kits, newborn kits, dignity kits).
  • Represent the organization in RH-related meetings with MoPH, UN agencies, and implementing partners.
  • Comply with all PSEAH and safeguarding policies.
  • Ensure a safe and respectful environment for beneficiaries.
  • Report any suspected PSEAH violations immediately.
  • Maintain confidentiality and follow a survivor-centered approach.
  • Participate in PSEAH trainings and promote compliance among staff.
  • Ensure effective communication and collaboration between central office and field teams related to RH programs.
  • Ensure compliance with MHCO safeguarding, child protection, and PSEA policies.
  • Report any safeguarding or misconduct concerns following MHCO procedures.
  • Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical behavior.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written Test/Interview

Safeguarding and Recruitment Statement – MHCO

At MHCO, we are firmly committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment. We do not tolerate any form of inappropriate behaviour, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, or financial misconduct. The safety and well-being of children, young people, adults, and all beneficiaries we engage with are of paramount importance.

All MHCO staff are expected to uphold these principles in accordance with our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. We place strong emphasis on recruiting individuals who demonstrate integrity and align with our organizational values.

The selected candidate for this role will receive comprehensive safeguarding training and will be responsible for understanding and adhering to MHCO’s safeguarding standards. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and relevant screening checks, which may include criminal background verification and terrorism finance assessments.

we will request information from previous employers regarding any substantiated findings of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of the candidate’s departure.

By submitting an application, candidates confirm their understanding and acceptance of these recruitment procedures.

Job Requirements:

  • MD (Medical Doctor), Midwifery, Public Health, or related health qualification.
  • Master’s in Public Health or reproductive health is an asset.
  • Minimum 4–5 years of experience in reproductive health programming or clinical maternal health.
  • Experience in BPHS/EPHS implementation or humanitarian health projects preferred.
  • Strong RH technical knowledge (ANC, PNC, FP, EmONC, Adolescent RH).
  • Experience in capacity building and supervision.
  • Data analysis and reporting skills.
  • Knowledge of MoPH policies, HMIS, and national RH guidelines.
  • Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
  • Fluency in Dari and Pashto; good command of English (written & spoken).
  • Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

Submission Guidelines:

The interested candidate should submit their  complete application (CV/Cover letter) through the link provided below.
 

Application Link: https://forms.gle/ErTvVyKr4U4eDfWv8 

Submission Email:

https://forms.gle/ErTvVyKr4U4eDfWv8

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