Organization Background:

Health, Disability and Development Organization (HDDO) is a national nonprofit and nonpolitical organization which has been registered with Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan in 07 January 2020 with the aims to advocate, promote and facilitate the Economic empowerment, socioeconomic reintegration, Physical rehabilitation, provision of health, education and livelihood support to the most marginalized, hard to reach and underserved population of the Country including person with disabilities, victims of war, mine  and ERW in Afghanistan. HDDO is committed to play active role in the humanitarian response to the neediest population in the Country and at the same time to contribute in the development and reconstruction of the Country as well. The vision of HDDO is to Promote and sustain educated, prosperous, peaceful, gender and disability sensitive society, where people, especially women, disabled and youth have access to better healthcare, disability and physical rehabilitation, play a key role in inclusive and sustainable development and to make sure that every and each of them is an active member in the societies. The HDDO main principle is the community based inclusive approaches to involve local communities and the target group in the design, implementation and monitoring of the project and that is why HDDO is fully relying on local resources and local capacity in the targeted communities.

Job Descriptions:

To contribute to the reduction of morbidity and mortality associated with malnutrition, diseases and hazards resulting from inadequate (or non-existent) health and nutrition services, environmental health conditions and protective environment in conflict-affected communities Kunar and Nangarhar Province – Afghanistan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clinical examination of all patients with signs of complicated pathologies or presenting complication or referrals from the nurse.
• Prescribe routine and basic treatments according to the protocol used in respecting the drug dosage based on the weight of the patient.
• Follow-up of the severe and complicated cases.
• Adapt and change of medical treatment as required.
• Collect the number of new admissions and exits and attendances based on the register.
• Work in collaboration with the nurses and midwifes to ensure quality medical care provision.
• Work as a member of the team, taking in consideration the non-medical problems encountered by the patients (feeding and caring problems).
• Complete and properly fill the individual card with the medical information.
• Transmit clear instruction to the nurse on medical care and specific monitoring of the patient.
• Screen children and PLWs for SAM&MAM and refer complicated cases to HFs.
• Refer complicated cases of SAM and children’s illnesses to referral hospital.
• Provide therapeutic treatment for beneficiaries in the third level of catchment areas around HFs as determined by the health program team.
• Follow up program defaulters and provides treatment or refer to HFs.
• Compile weekly and monthly reports and share with line manager timely.
• Assist the program team on gathering monthly reporting data from supported HFs.
• Participate in the mobilization campaigns and collect the report from the CHWs.
• Raise regularly supply request to line manager and ensure securing of mobile team supplies including therapeutic food and drugs.
• Work in collaboration with the mobile team members to achieve HDDO and MoH goal.

Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• MD degree from a recognized institution, with a valid license to practice medicine.
• At least 4 years, experience in the field of medical healthcare hospital and clinic.
• Able to speak/write English, Dari and Pashto.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Good interpersonal, Communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Strong knowledge and expertise in maternal and child health
• Strong communication skill

Qualified Afghan applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes ASAP with a detailed application/ cover letter in one document, including a Vacancy #, contact number, Email address.

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be given Consideration. Only those candidates will be called for interview who meets the qualification and requirement for the mentioned position.

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