Medical Doctor

Afghan Women Rights Organization (AWRO) is a national, non-profit, non-political organization working to promote the rights and well-being of Afghan vulnerable populations through initiatives in livelihoods, health, nutrition, education, food security and other humanitarian responses. AWRO has successfully implemented multiple humanitarian projects across Afghanistan, with a strong focus on community engagement, inclusion, and sustainability.

AWRO is seeking a Full-time Medical Doctors to further strengthen the implementation of the project through providing quality primary and/or secondary healthcare services, diagnose and treat patients, and support implementation of health & nutrition programs in line with national guidelines (BPHS/EPHS) and organizational protocols.

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The Medical Doctors will perform the following tasks, including but not limited to:

·       Supervise the screening of children under 5 and pregnant/lactating women (PLW) for acute malnutrition.

·       Diagnose and treat common illnesses and medical conditions according to national guidelines.

·       Supervise all MHNT staff, ensuring quality service delivery and team coordination.

·       Develop and update micro plans for MHNT visits to targeted communities.

·       Issue medical prescriptions for children and PLW who are enrolled as project participants.

·       Prepare and submit weekly/monthly activity reports of MHNT services.

·       Manage the overall activities of the MHNT in designated target locations.

·       Provide technical support and orientation to MHNT staff during implementation and trainings.

·       Conduct general health screenings and consultations for under-5 children and PLW.

·       Collaborate closely with nutrition staff for the assessment and management of SAM (Severe Acute Malnutrition) and MAM (Moderate Acute Malnutrition) cases.

·       Other activities as relevant to the position or assigned by the supervisor

·       Bachelor’s degree in Medical (MD) from a recognized university

·       Valid License to practice from Afghanistan government

·       Minimum two years of working experience, preferably in humanitarian and emergency contexts

·       Strong knowledge of national health guidelines

·       Strong familiarity with maternal and child health and nutrition

·       Only doctors who have successfully passed their final medical examination will be considered.

·       Preference will be given to candidates who have previous working experience with Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNT), as this experience is considered highly relevant and important for the position.

·       Familiarity The Project targeted areas which are Barmal, Dila, Gomal, Sar Rawzah, Surobi, Turwo, Urgun, Waza Khwah, Yahya Kheil and Yusuf Kheil district of Paktika Province is preferred.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their updated CV and a cover letter as a single Word document, clearly stating the position title and vacancy number (Medical Doctors - AWRO-PKA-AHF-26-06) in the subject line, Applications without this subject line will not be considered for the next step of the recruitment process.

Email: hr@awro.org.af