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Employee Contract Type: Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
The key responsibilities of the Health and Nutrition Assistant is to support the implementation of the WVA’s health and nutrition projects which include:
Health and Nutrition Service Delivery:
Support the provision of health and Nutrition services through static health centers and mobile health and nutrition teams.
Ensure timely and effective delivery of medical and non-medical supplies to health facilities.
Monitor and supervise the quality of health services provided to ensure adherence to project standards.
Training Facilitation:
Facilitate the organization and delivery of training sessions for health personnel.
Support the Health and Nutrition Officer/coordinator and health sector team in providing ongoing mentoring and capacity-building initiatives for health staff.
Referral System Management:
Coordinate the referral of critical patients to appropriate secondary and tertiary care facilities.
Follow up on referred cases to ensure they receive proper medical care and support.
Supervision:
Supervise the distribution and use of medical and nutrition supplies in health facilities.
Monitor the implementation of health activities and ensure compliance with project plans and guidelines.
Conduct regular field visits to assess the needs and performance of health personnel and provide necessary support.
Data Collection and Reporting:
Collect and compile health-related data from health facilities, including treatment records, nutrition reports.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of reports to the Health and Nutrition Officer/Coordinator and HMIS staff.
Provide success stories from Health and Nutrition interventions
Documentation of best practices for learning purposes and increasing program visibility
Other
Adhere to WV Child and Adult Safeguarding policy and standards
Adhere to WV accountability standards
To be aware and prepared to implement the WV Afghanistan Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs plan in the context of the designated province’s urban and rural interventions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND EXPERIENCE
Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or
Certification * Public health degree (doctor, midwife, nurse or equivalent)
Required Professional Experience
At least 2 years’ experience in the provision of BPHS services and understanding of how a health facility operates. good report writing skills. Ability to engage with different stakeholders and partners in the project site. Must have good attention to detail and work accuracy.
Required Language(s)
Fluency in local languages, both written and spoken. Fluency in English.
Required travel and/or work environment accommodations
The position is based in WV WV-designated province (currently WV operating in Herat, Ghor, Badghis and Faryab provinces). The position holder must travel to all targeted districts.
Position’s physical requirements
Ability to travel regularly to various project sites within the designated province, often in remote and hard-to-reach areas. Capability to work long hours, including field visits and community engagement activities, which may involve walking or standing for extended periods. General good health is required to cope with the demands of the job.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, and/or other Qualifications
Demonstrable experience in child protection, child rights
Strong monitoring skills
Interpersonal, management, and conflict resolution skills.
Communication skills and knowledge of local communities.
Understanding of Child Protection issues
Understanding of Gender issues
Excellent English speaking and writing skills,
Applicant Types Accepted:
World Vision International
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