Medical Doctor

Job Description

About CARE AFGHANISTAN:

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization committed to providing relief and development assistance globally. As a non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit entity, CARE operates in over 90 countries, focusing on sustainable solutions to eradicate poverty.

Position: Medical Doctor

Location: Herat Province (Gulran and Kushk/Robat-e-Sangi districts)

Summary of Key Functions:

• Provide primary health care services to all patients/clients during their visit.
• Manage the Sub Health Center (SHC), including staff management and all equipment.
• Organize and chair monthly health shura meetings.
• Offer technical support to SHC staff as needed.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to the provincial office.
• Participate in provincial office meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report to the field supervisor and coordinate with SHC members and staff.
• Manage the overall SHC in the field, planning OPD sessions, and leading the team.
• Ensure the execution of planned primary health care, reproductive services, trauma care, and project interventions.
• Maintain quality care in providing healthcare services, health education, and reporting.
• Ensure mobile health team services adhere to medical practices, national guidelines, and organization policies.
• Provide technical support and monitor activities of the mobile health team.
• Ensure proper utilization of project resources, maintain service quality, and coordinate with local communities.
• Update and enter daily OPD/consultation data in relevant reporting tools.
• Actively participate in community-based activities, awareness sessions, and meetings.
• Identify and report problems at the community level that may interfere with program objectives.
• Design and implement on-the-job trainings for mobile health team staff.

Job Specifications:

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Read and sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Job Requirements:

Core Competencies:

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Enthusiastic and patient.
• Culturally flexible and respectful of a multi-cultural environment.

Skills and Experience:

Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Patient counseling and advice.
• Willingness to work in COVID-19 situations with provided PPE and IPC measurements.
• Good teamwork spirit.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Experience with ministry of public health/HMIS reporting systems.

Education:

Graduated from a registered and recognized medical faculty/institute.

Work Experience:

Minimum three years of work experience in BPHS related health facilities.

Language Skills:

Fluency in spoken and written Dari and Pashtu. English language skills are a plus.

Safeguarding:

CARE has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, abuse, and child abuse.

Submission Guideline:

Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with an updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.

Applications after the closing date and without the CARE Application form will not be accepted. Please indicate the position title and Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Medical Doctor CARE-AF-0732 Herat).

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. The successful applicant will undergo background checks and adhere to CARE Afghanistan’s policies.

CARE IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING POLICY (Available at: Safeguarding)

CARE IS COMMITTED TO CODE OF CONDUCT (Available at: CARE Afg Code of Conduct (updated).pdf)

Submission Email:

afg.vacancies@care.org

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