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| Community Health Supervisor | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Health Care, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-03-05 | Close Date | 2024-03-10 |
| Vacancy No | W-HRT-111 | Gender | Male |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 3 Months with extension possibility |
| Education | University degree of Medical Doctor (MD). | Experience | At least 3 years of professional working experience in a similar position. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | Based on WASSA salary's Scale |
About Company
About Women's Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA): Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) was established in 2002 in Afghanistan, as a non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women's equal participation in the socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities in order to bring change in the social attitude of the community regarding women. An envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country.
Job Description
- Maps the location of all CHWs in catchment area and maintains a register to track those who have received training.
- Establishes a monthly work plan and calendar of supervision activities and shares it with health facilities and the CHWs in his/her catchment area.
- With CHW supervisor, introduces self to health facilities. Makes sure that health facilities have the name and mobile phone number for CHWs and supervisors to improve referral of patients for community-based support.
- Conducts at least one supervision visit every day to observe a support group, a visit to a community group, a home visit, or some other behavior change activity.
- Ensures supervision of each CHW under his/her responsibility every month.
- During supervisory visits, supports CHWs to plan their monthly activities.
- During supervisory visits, evaluates CHWs’ performance, provides feedback, and agrees on recommendations to solve problems and improve CHW performance.
- Attends WDC and health facility meetings in her/his catchment area whenever they happen.
- Compiles monthly supervision forms at each supervision visit.
- Collects monthly activity reports from each CHW under his/her responsibility every month.
- Ensures quality review of the reports provided by CHWs.
- Submits monthly reports to DNuOs, consolidating information from the monthly activity report compiled by all CHWs under his/her supervision.
- Ensures high quality and timely implementation of community-based activities by the CHWs in his/her catchment area.
- Builds and maintains strong cooperation with WDCs to keep them informed and actively involved in community health activities.
- Builds and ensures strong partnership with health facilities in his/her catchment area.
- Ensures safe and accurate use/storage of working kits/tools provided.
Job Requirement
- University degree of Medical Doctor (MD).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare project management.
- Strong knowledge of primary healthcare principles and practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in challenging and resource-constrained environments.
- Proficiency in relevant software and data management tools.
Fluency in English (both written and spoken); knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
Submission Guideline
- Interested qualified candidates should submit their completed WASSA Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with an updated CV full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience.
- To apply online please send your CV along with a cover letter mentioning the vacancy number (W-HRT-111) in the subject line before the VA closing date to email hr@wassa.org.af
- Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for an interview.
- Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written tests and interviews upon project approval.