About CARE AFGHANISTAN:

CARE’s Introduction (Who We Are?)

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

CARE’s Work Culture (What It’s Like to Work at CARE?)

CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

o Responsible for overall health facility basic cleaning and waste management tasks in
line with HF cleaning schedules and HCWM (health care waste management) procedures and disposal guidelines .
o On daily basis, collect, sort and dispose of health facility garbage and medical/ hazardous waste in target locations (incinerator) utilizing/using personal protective equipment and recommended disposal methods within the health facility.
o Take care of and replenish
routine health facility supplies such as soap, hand sanitizers, paper towels, toilet paper, washing and cleaning materials/disposables.
o Maintain and prepare consumables within the health facility such as soap, hand sanitizer, hand towels, toilet paper and other consumables and
o Clean dust and surfaces of all health facility rooms (OPD), waiting areas, washrooms, meeting room, delivery room, stock/pharmacy by daily wiping, mopping and washing.
o Maintain all health facilities, cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary manner and properly functioning.
o To be aware of and fully understand health facility general cleaning and health care waste management related procedures and policies/instructions and adhering to/comply with when carrying out daily assigned tasks and activities.
o To be aware of and fully understand work procedures and policies related to cleaning and waste management and to adhere to them during the performance of daily duties and work in the clinic.
o To be aware of and fully understand the organization polices & procedures and health facility management & administration rules & regulation; always adhering to it when carrying out duties.
o To be aware of and fully understand the organization polices & procedures and health facility management & administration rules & regulation; always adhering to it when carrying out duties.  o Report and inform health facility in-charge
regarding any health or safety related issues within the  health facility. o Responsible to adhere to or undertake any other instruction or task assigned by the health facility in-charge or organization within the capacity and current scope of job.  o Responsible to carry out other tasks or follow instructions assigned by the health facility in-charge or organization within the capacity and current scope of job.

o Dusting the clinic rooms (outpatient examination section), waiting area, toilets, meeting room, delivery room, stock/dispensary by sweeping, mopping and washing with water.
o Help and extend possible assistance to HF staff and guards/watchman for setting up rooms, corridors, stock and waiting areas within the health facility.
o Collaborate and provide necessary assistance to HF staff and guards/watchman for setting up rooms, corridors, stock and waiting areas within the clinic.
o Responsible to make sure that proper infection prevention, personal hygiene, health facility waste management prevention/control measures and safe environment protocols/recommendations are in place.
o Ensuring that necessary and appropriate measures regarding infection prevention, personal hygiene, health facility waste management prevention/control measures and safe environment protocols/recommendations are in place and that relevant rules and recommendations are implemented.  o Observe
and report any maintenance related work, loss/ damage or replacement of any item/equipment/tools to the health
facility in-charge. o Observe and report any maintenance related work, loss/ damage or replacement of any item/equipment/tools to the health facility in-charge. o Observe and report any maintenance related work, loss/ damage or replacement of any item/equipment/tools to the health facility in-charge.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
1. Competence (Considering the level of position, complexity of duty and requirement, write the major competences the employee should have to perform well)

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Education: • Basic level of literacy/education and numerical skills are preferred.
Languages Skills:
• Dari and Pashto.

• Previous experience of working with/
in office/ health facility/hospital of at least one year is preferred. Previous experience of working with/in office/ health facility/hospital of at least one year is preferred.
• The
applicant must be from a local/neighboring community with written agreement from household decision makers to work in health facility as per organization policies and procedures. •
The applicant must have proper physical and mental health status to undertake daily health facility cleaning and waste management activities
• The applicant must have proper physical and mental health status to undertake daily health facility cleaning and waste management activities

The holder of this position will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the health facility.

Safeguarding

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Cleaner Health Facility CARE-AF-1174 Balkh) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at:  http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Afg.Vacancies@care.org

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