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Health Project Coordinator
Country Afghanistan Province Balkh,
Categories Nonprofit-Social Services, Type Full Time
Post Date 2022-08-23 Close Date 2022-08-31
Vacancy No Graduate from reputable medical university Gender male female
No Of Jobs 1 Contract Duration One year - extendable
Education Graduate from reputable medical university Experience At least 3-4 years experience in Public health management preferably in BPHS
Organization Opportunities for you Salary As per scale

About Company

About Union Aid: Union Aid established in 1979 working for Afghan refugees in Pakistan and people in Afghanistan in different sectors such as health, education, livelihood, emergency relief, basic infrastructure with the support of UNHCR, WHO, WFP, AFV, GIZ, MI and several other donors. Currently, Union Aid is implements various projects in health, livelihood, education, and rehabilitation of basic infrastructures, repatriation of IDPs, and emergency relief projects in different provinces of Afghanistan.

Job Description

Summary:

Union Aid will provide health care services in Balkh province in six Basic Health Center (BHCs) in line with BPHS structure under the guidance and supervision of the Health Project Manager and in cooperation with the health authorities, health facility supervisors, staff and beneficiaries, the Health Project Coordinator will be responsible to ensure that Union Aid health program achieve their objectives, improve health outcomes for beneficiaries, are cost effective and sustainable, and conform to Union Aid and Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) policies.

The Health Project Coordinator will be based in Balkh (Mazar E Sharif), and will travel to field in Balkh that are covered by the project.

Job Description:

  1. Act according to the organization policies and procedures
  2. Support the Health Project Manager in the implementation of BPHS technical part
  3. Responsible for overall management of BPHS technical part (standard service delivery, planning, implementation, supervision, target setting, recording and reporting)
  4. Promote an attitude of team spirit and a strong focus on quality among the members of the department.
  5. Ensure a professional technical atmosphere among the team to develop/identify, implement and supervise the BPHS/MOPH seven components required standard services. 
  6. Follow up and coordinate the implementation of project work plan activities and objectives by different sections.
  7. Develop plans (supervision of plans, quality improvement) with Health Project Manager and technical staff, supervise the implementation of the plan and give timely feedback.
  8. Direct supervision of HFs and follow up of Health supervisor performance in field.
  9. Collect the technical sections activities reports, and achievements and Prepare the project technical reports (monthly, quarterly etc.).
  10. Ensure active project supplies chain (materials, Pharmaceuticals, HMIS formats) to the health facilities through set channels and regulations.
  11. Responsible to support technical team and HFs, with providing capability building opportunities and on the job trainings. (trainings, Seminars, presentations, etc.)
  12. Ensure the implementation of the quality improvement in HFs and its follow up by different sections.
  13. Responsible for implementation and follow up all BPHS seven components, in HFs based on MoPH and project plan
  14. Implement the project action plans, made by HQ and MOPH and its follow up.
  15. Participate in technical meetings and conduct in charge meetings and project feedbacks.
  16. Participate in all coordination meeting with, PPHD, UN agencies, NGOs, Stakeholders and governmental agencies.
  17. Take part in technical staff appraisal and performance evaluation.
  18. Perform any other tasks assigned by line manager.

Job Requirement

  • Graduate from reputable medical university
  • At least 3-4 years experience in public health management preferably in BPHS
  • Interpersonal and managerial and conflict resolution skills.
  • Communication skills and knowledge of local communities.
  • Knowledge of English, Dari and Pashto Languages.
  • Negotiation skills in multicultural and multilingual environment

Submission Guideline

  • Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number on the subject line of your email.
  • Aplications received after the closing date will not be considered
  • Equal opportunity will be provided to both male and female candidates.
  • ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

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