Provincial CDC Officer

Position Title: Provincial CDC Officer

2025-11-20 Helmand Full Time 8

Job Location:	Helmand
Nationality:	National
Category:	Program
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per Organization Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	276
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Helmand

Organization:	AYSO
Years of Experience:	Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in communicable disease control or a related public health field
Contract Duration:	2 months (extendable for another year)
Gender:	Male
Education:	MD
Close date:	2025-11-20

About AYSO:

Afghan Youth Services Organization (AYSO) is a National Afghan NGO registered in 2006 with the MoEc of Afghanistan with registration No:397.AYSO since came into being has developed, successfully implemented, and provided direct assistance services in different sectors such as health, educational, Food Security, Capacity building, GBV Prevention and Response, Peace, Justice Research, and Surveys human rights and awareness projects and programs with the technical and financial support of several UN Agencies such as UNDP,UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO, AYSO has implemented projects with government ministries and departments as well as has been being implementing partner with AAH/USAID, FHI, BARC, AADA,HEWAD, and other National and International Organization.

Job Descriptions:

Scope of Work

The Provincial CDC Officer is responsible for overseeing all activities related to communicable disease control and prevention at the provincial level. This position ensures effective coordination, supervision, and technical support to health facilities, partners, and provincial stakeholders to strengthen disease surveillance, reporting, and response mechanisms.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee all activities related to communicable disease control at the provincial and HF level.
Participate in all relevant meetings, workshops, and coordination events conducted at the provincial or regional level.
Conduct regular monitoring and supervisory visits to health facilities, with a focus on communicable disease services in line with donor and MoPH requirements
Attend and actively participate in TB and Malaria review meetings (monthly or quarterly)
Maintain close coordination and communication with the Provincial TB Coordinator (PTC), Provincial Laboratory Supervisor (PLS), and other relevant stakeholders.
Provide on-the-job training and technical support to health facility staff during supervisory visits.
Actively participate in all CDC-related training sessions conducted at the provincial level.
Ensure availability and distribution of CDC-related tools, formats, registers, forms, and guidelines to health facilities.
Coordinate closely with the Provincial Public Health Directorate (PPHD) and other NGOs working in the health sector at the provincial level.
Collect, review, and compile monthly and quarterly reports from health facilities and share them with relevant departments.
Conduct timely and regular visits to health facilities and submit supervisory visit reports to the line supervisor.
Support outbreak investigation, control, and management of communicable diseases.
Ensure accurate and timely data entry in the required databases on a monthly or quarterly basis.

Perform any other official tasks assigned by the line Manager

Job Requirements:

Medical Doctor (MD) degree from a recognized university.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in communicable disease control or a related public health field.
Strong knowledge of communicable diseases and public health surveillance.
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong communication and coordination skills.
Fluency in Dari and Pashto, with working knowledge of English.

Submission Guidelines:

Please submit CV to hr@ayso.org.af
Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) will not be accepted.
Please Indicate the position title and vacancy Number in the Subject Line otherwise your application will not be considered.
Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for an Interview.
AYSO zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. AYSO also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct.