- Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of reproductive health activities in the assigned area.
- Provide technical support to health facilities and community programs on maternal and child health, family planning, emergency obstetric care (EmONC), antenatal/postnatal care (ANC/PNC), and adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
- Ensure that RH services adhere to national and international quality standards and protocols.
- Organize and facilitate training sessions for health providers, midwives, and community health workers (CHWs) on RH topics.
- Conduct regular supportive supervision visits to health facilities and provide on-site mentoring and coaching.
- Collaborate with the Health Information System (HIS) team to ensure proper data collection, analysis, and reporting on RH indicators.
- Contribute to the development of project proposals, budgets, and donor reports related to RH activities.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with local health authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure the availability of essential RH supplies and equipment by coordinating with the logistics and procurement teams.
- Participate in assessments, baseline surveys, and evaluations related to RH projects.
- Promote community awareness activities on family planning, maternal health, newborn care, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, and adolescent health.
- Support emergency responses related to maternal and newborn health when needed.
- Ensure integration of gender, protection, and inclusion principles into all RH interventions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Midwifery, Nursing, Public Health, or Medicine.
- Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) is preferred.
Experience:
- At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in implementing and managing RH programs, preferably with NGOs or international organizations.
- Experience working in maternal and newborn health, family planning, and adolescent health programs.
- Experience in training health workers and conducting supervision and mentoring.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of national RH policies, guidelines, and protocols.
- Knowledge of clinical care for sexual and reproductive health, including EmONC services.
- Familiarity with humanitarian health interventions and emergency reproductive health kits (MISP - Minimum Initial Service Package).
- Good skills in project planning, reporting, and monitoring & evaluation.
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Respectful, flexible, and culturally sensitive.
Languages:
- Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto.
- Good working knowledge of English (oral and written).
Other:
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly to field locations within Herat province.
- Commitment to upholding organizational values, humanitarian principles, and gender-sensitive programming.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes (CV) with a cover latter letter and contact details, no later than May/05/2025, to hr@shahkar.org.af
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SSSRO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
SHAHKAR (SSSRO) is a distinguished non-political, non-profit, and non-governmental local organization established in 2013 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan. Founded by a group of highly educated and determined Afghan youth, SHAHKAR is now evolving as a women and youth-centered organization, our mission is to empower young generation through innovative programs and initiatives in poverty alleviation, human development, capacity building, health, education, research, environment, and climate change. By addressing gender disparities and fostering inclusive practices, we are dedicated to creating sustainable economic opportunities that actively engage all generation as producers, employees, consumers, and entrepreneurs. Through targeted interventions, SHAHKAR seeks to alleviate poverty, build resilience, and promote gender equity.