About International Rescue Committee (IRC):

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) battles the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people survive and remake their lives. Established in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the aid organization offers life-saving care and life-changing support to refugees forcefully fleeing from war or disaster. IRC is currently working in over 40 countries and it started its country program in Afghanistan in 1988.

Job Details:

Position Title:                Community Health Manager

Nationality:                      Afghan

Employment Type:         Full-time

Job Locations:                Herat, Nangarhar, Kabul, Khost and Helmand

Category:                        Healthcare

Contract duration:          12 months

Salary:                            NTA Grade (C) salary scale

Vacancy #:                     064-21

Organization:                 International Rescue Committee (IRC)          

Years’ of experience:     2-4 years relevant

Gender:                           Female/Male

Date closed:                   10 March 2021

Job Description:

The incumbents will work to:

• Review community health and hygiene promotion programs through periodic field visits and communicate with community members and community leaders.
• Closely oversee the morbidity and mortality trends in communities.
• Keep good coordination and communication with other pertinent stakeholders at the provincial level.
• Represent IRC in all external health-related meetings, including clusters meetings and meetings leading and conductance by provincial DOPH.
• Ensure proper collection and analysis of morbidity, mortality data related to health programs, at the provincial level.
• Determine community health trends and create mitigation measures to tackle programmatic gaps and improve overall quality of community health activities.
• Lead and carry out surveys and health assessments to specify gaps in community health promotion service provision in the impacted communities.
• Ensure high-quality community health programs in conformity with national and international standards.
• Ensure the provision and utilization of national health protocols, technically supervising the health staff and proposing training when required.
• Ensure an effective referral system to secondary structures is in use and give feedback on referrals
• Assure accurate and timely implementation of current health programs at the provincial level.
• Write and submit internal and external reports as required to the Health Coordinator.
• Technically oversee the health staff and provide regular technical support and training to build their skills and capacity.
• Define clear performance objectives for staff. Conduct performance reviews and ensure that the health staff receives adequate training according to individual needs.

Job requirements:

1. Qualifications and competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Medicine, Health, Community Health or Public Health or equivalent qualification,
• At least 2 to 4 years relevant experience in health program management.
• Ability to analyze data and write situation reports.
• Be able to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage human resources.
• Experience in report writing
• Ability to work under pressure and to catch deadlines and meet objectives.
• Experience in conducting health assessment and survey.
• Objective-oriented and flexible work attitude.
• Excellent knowledge of English language
• Outstanding computer skills: facility with MS Word, Excel, and email/internet software.
• Female candidates are strongly stimulated to apply

How to apply?

Qualified applicants are should send their CV (not attaching educational documents or work experience certificates) to the following address of IRC, or alternatively send via the email address given below.

Note: Please mention the exact vacancy number, job title, and name of the chosen province otherwise it will not qualify for evaluation process.

Add: IRC Afghanistan Country Office – Kabul, House 34, Street No.4 Taimani District 10, Close to Haji Mohammad Dad Mosque

Submission email: AF-Recruitment@rescue.org

Note: Short-listed candidates will receive a call for a written test and interview within 2-4 weeks after the deadline closure.

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