Health and Nutrition Officer

Afghan Women Rights Organization (AWRO) is a national, non-profit, non-political organization working to promote the rights and well-being of Afghan vulnerable populations through initiatives in livelihoods, health, nutrition, education, food security, and other humanitarian responses. AWRO has successfully implemented multiple humanitarian projects across Afghanistan, with a strong focus on community engagement, inclusion, and sustainability.

AWRO is seeking a Full-time Health and Nutrition Officer to further strengthen the implementation of the Project in Paktika province. Assistant The Health and Nutrition Officer plays a central role in ensuring that project activities translate into real health and nutrition improvements for beneficiaries. Their tasks usually combine technical implementation, supervision, coordination, and monitoring.

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The Health and Nutrition Officer will be responsible for the following tasks, but not limited to:

·       Assist in the coordination and management of Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNTs).

·       Support screening and referral of malnutrition cases in coordination with CHWs and health teams.

·       Manage and provide guidance to the Health and Nutrition Extenders (HNEs) on nutrition assessments, healthcare service delivery, and malnutrition management.

·       Collaborate with the Project Manager in planning and implementing all nutrition and health-related activities.

·       Collect, compile, and update field-level data and reports related to health and nutrition interventions.

·       Support and provide technical advice to field teams, ensuring adherence to project objectives and standards.

·       Draft timely and accurate health and nutrition reports for submission to the Project Manager and other relevant stakeholders.

·       Collect and analyze health and nutrition data to identify trends, gaps, and needs for program adjustment.

·       Lead and manage community sensitization and awareness campaigns focusing on health and nutrition practices.

·       Any other tasks or jobs as assigned by the project manager

·       Diploma degree in Medical, Nursing or Nutrition or related field

·       At least 2 years of experience as Nutrition and Health Officer experience in NGO or humanitarian projects

·       Good knowledge of maternal and child health and nutrition, community-based management of acute malnutrition, IYCF, and health and hygiene promotion

·       Familiarity with national health guidelines and humanitarian standards

·       Ability to design and deliver health and nutrition education and awareness sessions

·       Good communication and interpersonal skills

·       Good team management skills

·       Strong understanding of gender, protection, do-no-harm, and GBV principles

Interested and qualified FEMALE candidates are encouraged to submit their updated CV and a cover letter as a single Word document, clearly stating the position title and vacancy number (Health and Nutrition Officer – AWRO-PKA-AHF-26-02) in the subject line, Applications without this subject line will not be considered for the next step of the recruitment process.

Email: hr@awro.org.af