Afghanistan Research, Development and Health Organization (ARDHO) is a non-governmental, non-political, non-for-profit and independent organization developed in 2019 by a group of community development and research specialists and registered with the Ministry of Economy (registration number: 4727). The aim of the organization is to contribute to the development of Afghanistan as an integral part of the international community. It envisages accomplishing its aims by building local capacities, generating evidence in various disciplines, promoting evidence-based best practices, and implementing developmental projects aimed at Community Development at the grass root level.

ARDHO services include planning of humanitarian and development projects, designing feasibility studies, and management of community-based interventions for the development of target communities through best practices. ARDHO considers a multi-sectoral approach to Community Development and hence ensures its services to be offered through an extended range of sectors spanning health, Nutrition, Research, Education, WASH, Food Security and livelihood.  It also tries to ensure that women empowerment, as a key cross-cutting issue, is at the center of Community Development. ARDHO has access to most of the provinces of Afghanistan with greatest acceptance.

Position Summary:  
The Mental Health Specialist will be responsible for providing mental health and psychosocial support services to patients at Badghis Provincial Hospital. The specialist will support the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental health conditions and build capacity among healthcare staff through training and supervision.

Key Responsibilities:  
- Provide mental health services to patients in the hospital.  
- Conduct regular visits to patients with mental health conditions.  
- Diagnose, manage, and treat common psychological and psychiatric disorders.  
- Offer counseling and psychosocial support to patients and families.  
- Collaborate with other health professionals for holistic patient care.  
- Maintain proper documentation of services and patient progress.  
- Raise awareness on mental health issues among staff and patients.  
- Ensure confidentiality and ethical standards in mental health practice.

Job Requirements:  

- Medical degree with specialization in psychiatry, psychology, or mental health.  
- Valid license from the Ministry of Public Health.  
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience.  
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  
- Ability to work in challenging and remote environments.  
- Familiarity with BPHS/EPHS is an advantage.  
- Fluency in Dari/Pashto, with working knowledge of English.

Interested candidates should send their updated CV and cover letter to hr@ardho.org , with psychiatry/ Psychologist (Mental Health Specialist)– Badghis in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further procedures. 

ARDHO is an equal opportunity employer and encourages female applicants.