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Reproductive Health/PSEAH Officer

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Position Title: Reproductive Health/PSEAH Officer

2025-12-06    Nangarhar     Full Time     114

Job Location: Nangarhar
Nationality: National
Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As Per MHCO Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: 1025/MHCO/2025
No. Of Jobs: 2
City: Jalalabad
Organization: MHCO
Years of Experience: Minimum 3-4 years of experience in managing of 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: 2025-12-06

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, Livelihoods, Food Security, and Organizational Development.

Job Descriptions:

Job Summary: The Reproductive Health/PSEAH Officer is responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of reproductive health services under the BPHS project in Nangarhar Province. The role focuses on strengthening RH components—including Family Planning, ANC/PNC, EmONC, newborn care, adolescent health, and HIVA—through technical guidance, capacity building, and regular supervision of health facilities and field teams. The Officer ensures RH services comply with MoPH standards, HMIS reporting requirements, and national guidelines while coordinating closely with provincial stakeholders, PPHD, and partner agencies. Additionally, the position plays a key role in ensuring strict adherence to MHCO’s Safeguarding and PSEAH policies by promoting a safe, respectful service environment, conducting awareness sessions, and reporting any concerns following established procedures. The Officer contributes to planning, data analysis, supply management, and RH-related coordination to ensure effective and high-quality service delivery for women, newborns, and vulnerable populations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Support planning, implementation, and supervision of reproductive health components within Nangarhar BPHS Project.
  • Ensure RH activities are integrated with MNCH, GBV, nutrition, and emergency programs.
  • Participate in RH technical working groups, meetings, and coordination forums at provincial level.
  • Assist in preparing annual RH work plans, budgets, procurement plans, and activity schedules including HIVA.
  • Provide technical guidance to provincial teams, health facilities, and partners on RH standards and protocols including HIVA.
  • Conduct capacity-building sessions on Family Planning, ANC/PNC, EmONC, Newborn care, Safe delivery practices, Adolescent reproductive health and HIVA.
  • Support development or adaptation of training materials, guidelines, and job aids.
  • Monitor RH indicators in health facilities, mobile health teams, and outreach programs of Nangarhar province.
  • 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, HIVA 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 PPHD, UN agencies, and key 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 3–4 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:

Submission Guideline:

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

https://forms.gle/3v8T5EfE2e1AW5KM8 

Submission Email:

https://forms.gle/3v8T5EfE2e1AW5KM8

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