- Provide technical support to the project Team, specifically on activities related to DTCs and their affiliated MOTs across the focused provinces.
- Coordinate and provide technical support with the implementing partners for continuity of quality provision of DTCs and MOTs services. This involves coordination with the National DDR Department of de facto MoPH, Deputy for Counternarcotics (DCN) of de facto Ministry of Interior (MoI), UNODC, and implementing partners.
- Collaborate with the MHPSS Technical Team of WHO to ensure harmonious integration of DDR and MHPSS activities in the focused DTCs.
- Provide regular updates with the project team in meetings, including identification of updated achievements, gaps and recommendations
- Identify and plan capacity building needs to help improve the quality of care.
- Coordinate with the Health Cluster about its updates and gaps to ensure advocacy among HC members and the donors.
- The National Drug Officer will coordinate all the activities related to DTCs and MOTs between WHO and UNODC.
- The National Drug officer will coordinate all the related activities implemented by the implementing partners (NGOs)
- Strengthening internal coordination in providing services.
- To help arrange needed coordination meetings related on Drug under umbrella of project.
- Ensure proper management and utilization of project’ activities related to DTCs and MOTs, including financial disbursements, HR development and supplies.
- Provide monthly written reports about the work that he/she has done and followed up. including what was achieved and gaps/constraints.
- Support in getting information about DTCs and MOTs activities, and achievements including updates for monthly morbidities among people from implementing partners, and ensure that IPs are reported at regular HIS, 4Ws and HeRAMS.
- Provide regular weekly updates to the supervisor and to DDR/MHPSS Technical Team of WHE.
- Provide support and commitment for additional responsibilities/tasks as requested by supervisors.
Competencies:
1) Producing results
2) Fostering Integration and Teamwork
3) Communicating in a credible and effective way
4) Effective use of resources
Functional Skills and Knowledge:
- Good knowledge of WHO rules and procedures and office practices.
- Ability to draft in English neatly, concisely and grammatically correct.
- Discretion and the ability to handle and preserve confidential information.
- Time management and organization skills; high sense of prioritization.
- Respect for cultural diversity.
Education (Qualifications):
Educations:
Essential: First level university degree is required in medicine/MD. Completed technical courses related specifically to DDR
Desirable: Master’s degree in medicine/public health
Experience:
Essential:
· Two (2) years of experience specific on DDR in humanitarian settings in Afghanistan
· Working experience with international organizations in DDR and training programs in the country.
· Working experience on substance use disorders in relation to the BPHS and EPHS of the Ministry of Public Health
Desirable: Working experience with WHO/ UN or international nongovernmental organization
Languages: Fluency of spoken and written English and local language.
IT Skills:
- Good knowledge of Microsoft applications.
- Knowledge of ERP/Oracle applications is an asset
Additional Information
WHO has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct, inaction against it and any form of retaliation against victims/survivors or bystanders who disclose, report, or participate in an investigation. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence, thorough background checks and reference check processes. This will ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded from abusers and that abusers are prevented from joining WHO Afghanistan office. Please report any concerning information regarding sexual exploitation and abuse by WHO workforce and partners to WHO office of Internal Oversight services at investigations@who.int
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Submission Guideline:
Interested applicants (Afghan National) meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit their applications quoting this Vacancy Announcement Number (WHOAFG-2025-10-29) along with their curriculum vitae, copy of National ID (Tazkira) to below mentioned email: EM ACO/AFG HR <emacoafghr@who.int>
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW AND TEST.
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