Reproductive Health (RH) Officer / PSEA Focal Point (Female)
2026-07-07        Kabul       Full Time        20
Job Location: Kabul
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per organization Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: WORLD/RH officer/26-11
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kabul
Organization: Welfare Organization for Rehabilitation, Livelihood & Development (WORLD)
Years of Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in reproductive health programming.
Contract Duration: Project Base
Gender: Female
Education: Bachelor's degree in Midwifery, Nursing, Public Health, Medicine, or a related health field. Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) is an advantage.
Close date: 2026-07-07

About Welfare Organization for Rehabilitation, Livelihood & Development (WORLD):

WORLD is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit development organization that was established by a group of young and energetic people who were highly motivated and committed to contributing their time, skills, and energies to the development and empowerment of socially disadvantaged and vulnerable communities in Afghanistan to address poverty and gender-based discrimination.

WORLD currently works across all 15 provinces of Afghanistan, including Ghor, Nangarhar, Kunar, Laghman, Nuristan, Khost, Paktya, Kunduz, Mazar, Kapisa, and Parwan, particularly in research, health emergencies, Gender-Based Violence, and other public health activities. Our existing donors included UN agencies, embassies, and Government bodies.

WORLD believes that networking, collective efforts, sharing of knowledge, resources, and information are key to success in addressing the developmental issues and challenges. Keeping this critical fact in mind, the organization always seeks to join all such forums and networks that directly align with its mission and objectives. WORLD could also be labeled as an implementing organization that aims to design and implement various developmental projects with the financial and technical support of international donor agencies and the government

Job Descriptions:

Job Purpose

The Reproductive Health (RH) Officer / PSEA Focal Point is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and improving reproductive health services while ensuring that all organizational activities comply with the organization's Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy. The position supports quality maternal, newborn, and reproductive healthcare, promotes community awareness, strengthens referral systems, and leads PSEA prevention, reporting, awareness, and capacity-building initiatives within the project.

Key Responsibilities

A. Reproductive Health Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and supervise reproductive health activities in accordance with national guidelines and donor requirements.
  • Ensure high-quality maternal, newborn, family planning, antenatal care (ANC), postnatal care (PNC), and reproductive health services.
  • Support emergency obstetric and newborn care services where applicable.
  • Ensure availability of essential RH medicines, equipment, and supplies.
  • Monitor implementation of reproductive health protocols and clinical standards.
  • Conduct supportive supervision and mentoring for RH staff.
  • Coordinate referrals for complicated obstetric and gynecological cases.
  • Promote infection prevention and control (IPC) measures.
  • Conduct community awareness sessions on:
    • Maternal health
    • Family planning
    • Safe motherhood
    • Adolescent reproductive health
    • Breastfeeding
    • Gender-based violence (GBV) awareness
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual RH reports.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and RH statistics.
  • Monitor RH indicators and recommend improvements.

B. PSEA Responsibilities

  • Serve as the organization's designated PSEA Focal Point at the project/site level.
  • Promote zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse.
  • Ensure implementation of organizational PSEA policies and codes of conduct.
  • Conduct regular PSEA awareness sessions for staff, volunteers, contractors, and community members.
  • Display PSEA awareness materials and reporting mechanisms at project sites.
  • Support confidential reporting of SEA concerns while maintaining survivor-centered principles.
  • Receive SEA allegations in accordance with organizational procedures and immediately refer them through approved reporting channels.
  • Maintain confidentiality, impartiality, and professionalism in handling reports.
  • Coordinate with HR, safeguarding, and management on PSEA implementation.
  • Support risk assessments and mitigation planning related to SEA.
  • Maintain PSEA training records and attendance.
  • Ensure all new employees receive mandatory PSEA orientation.
  • Monitor compliance with safeguarding standards.
  • Participate in safeguarding and protection meetings.
  • Submit periodic PSEA activity reports.

Coordination

  • Coordinate with Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) representatives.
  • Collaborate with health facility staff and community leaders.
  • Work closely with HR, Protection, Safeguarding, GBV, and Program teams.
  • Coordinate with partner organizations and referral service providers.
  • Participate in coordination meetings and technical working groups.

Monitoring and Reporting

  • Monitor project performance indicators.
  • Maintain RH and PSEA databases.
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
  • Ensure timely submission of donor reports.
  • Document lessons learned and best practices.

Capacity Building

  • Train healthcare workers on RH guidelines and protocols.
  • Conduct PSEA orientation for all staff and volunteers.
  • Mentor newly recruited RH staff.
  • Support continuous professional development initiatives.

Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with:
    • National reproductive health guidelines
    • Donor regulations
    • Organizational policies
    • Safeguarding standards
    • PSEA policy
    • Child safeguarding policy
    • Code of Conduct
    • Gender and Inclusion policies
Job Requirements:

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Midwifery, Nursing, Public Health, Medicine, or a related health field.
  • Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) is an advantage.

Experience

  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in reproductive health programming.
  • Experience in humanitarian or development projects.
  • Experience implementing PSEA or safeguarding activities.
  • Experience conducting training and community awareness sessions.
  • Experience working with NGOs or UN agencies is preferred.

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of reproductive health and maternal health programming.
  • Knowledge of PSEA principles and safeguarding standards.
  • Familiarity with national health policies and donor requirements.
  • Strong report-writing and data-analysis skills.
  • Good facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Computer Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • DHIS2 or HMIS (preferred)

Languages

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).
  • Fluent in Dari and/or Pashto.

Core Competencies

  • Integrity and professionalism
  • Accountability
  • Confidentiality
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Decision-making
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Gender sensitivity
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills

Safeguarding Responsibilities

The RH Officer / PSEA Focal Point is responsible for promoting a safe working environment and ensuring that all beneficiaries, staff, and community members are protected from sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and other forms of misconduct. The post holder must immediately report any safeguarding concerns through approved organizational reporting mechanisms and adhere to survivor-centered principles at all times.

Working Conditions

  • Frequent travel to health facilities and project sites.
  • Participation in emergency responses when required.
  • Occasional work outside normal office hours during emergencies.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Quality of RH service delivery.
  • Timeliness and accuracy of RH reports.
  • Percentage of staff completing PSEA training.
  • Number of community awareness sessions conducted.
  • Compliance with safeguarding and PSEA standards.
  • Timely referral and reporting of SEA allegations.
  • Client satisfaction with RH services.
  • Availability of essential RH supplies.
  • Achievement of project targets.
  • Compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
Submission Guidelines:

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter, including the vacancy number in the subject line, before the closing date.
Academic certificates are not required to be submitted at this time
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the written test and interview.

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