CDC Officer

2026-09-19 Nuristan Full Time 27

Job Location:	Nuristan
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per organization salary scale
Vacancy Number:	ARSDO-HR-2025-018
No. Of Jobs:	2
City:	Nuristan

Organization:	Afghanistan Relief & Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO)
Years of Experience:	Minimum 3 years of experience in CDC or public health programs.
Contract Duration:	6 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance evaluation.
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	MD or Bachelor’s in Public Health or related field.
Close date:	2026-09-19

About Afghanistan Relief & Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO):

Afghanistan Relief and Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO) is a national, non-profit development organization established in 2017 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan (Registration No. 4190). ARSDO has a strong grassroots presence and extensive experience in designing and implementing community-based development and humanitarian interventions across Afghanistan.

ARSDO works through a three-pronged strategy: 1. Community Organization and Inclusion: Strengthening grassroots community institutions with a strong focus on inclusion of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children. 2. Capacity Strengthening: Enhancing the knowledge, skills, and capacities of local communities to actively participate as co-implementers in addressing existing and emerging social, economic, and humanitarian challenges. 3. Advocacy and Policy Engagement: Advocating for improved justice, policy reforms, and the development of laws and strategies to combat social, economic, and rights-based challenges at local, national, and international levels.

ARSDO implements multi-sectoral programs including Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Humanitarian Response, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Construction, combining advocacy with quality service delivery.

Job Descriptions:

CDC officer is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring communicable disease control (CDC) activities within the cluster. Ensures disease surveillance, outbreak response, and reporting are aligned with MoPH and UNICEF/ARSDO guidelines.

Job Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

1- Implement and supervise communicable disease control activities across health facilities.

2- Ensure accurate case detection, registration, and timely reporting through HMIS and surveillance systems.

3- Support outbreak investigation and response in coordination with Cluster Manager and PHO.

4- Conduct regular supervision and on-job training for facility staff on disease prevention and reporting.

5- Promote community awareness on communicable disease prevention and hygiene practices.

Qualifications:

1- MD or Bachelor’s in Public Health or related field.

2- Minimum 3 years of experience in CDC or public health programs.

3- Good knowledge of surveillance systems and outbreak management.

4- Fluency in Pashto and Dari; English preferred.

5- Knowledge and skills of computer and MS office.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their applications the instructions below:
Through link: https://forms.gle/mahveoPvqWyh3pCt7
Required documents:
Updated CV
Cover letter (briefly explaining suitability for the position)
File format:
Documents must be submitted in PDF and word format
Application deadline:
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Email / Application Form: https://forms.gle/mahveoPvqWyh3pCt7