Public Health Officer

Position Title: Public Health Officer

2025-05-22 Farah Full Time 25

Job Location:	Farah
Nationality:	National
Category:	Program
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per MdM Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	25AFG025
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Farah

Organization:	Medecins du Monde - France
Years of Experience:	Minimum 3 – 5 years relevant work experience. (preference & priority will be given to local applicants residing in Farah and near by provinces)
Contract Duration:	12 months (ECHO Funding)
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Medical doctor, Public Health bachelor's or Nursing degree from a recognized university.
Close date:	2025-05-22

About Medecins du Monde - France:

Médecins du Monde - France (MdM-F) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including Afghanistan. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care.

Job Descriptions:

Scope of Work:
He/She will technically lead the health sector activities in the MdM HFs in Farah Province and will report to the Project Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the project manager, the Public Health Officer will be responsible for the following main activities:
•   Supervise the day-to-day activities of one of MDM's supported HFs.
•   Act as the focal point for the HFs in the field
•   Providing technical and operational support to the HFs staff
•   Collection and analysis of health & pharmaceutical data
•   Supporting the development of a coherent project implementation strategy
•   Reporting and attendance at different meetings
•   Manage Community Health Workers, train and supervise CHWs working in Health Posts. Train HFs staff on medical protocols, including IPC protocols
•   Ensure the use and respect of medical protocols (NSTG) through observation and supervision of medical staff
•   Implement regular on-the-job training and supportive supervision according to a weekly/monthly schedule
•   Establish mechanisms for providing regular weekly/monthly feedback on statistics and health activities to the Clinic Staff
•   Plan and implement thematic capacity building or specific training according to the identified needs for HFs staff.
•   Participate in establishing/improving the referral system

Operational Management of Health Facilities:
   Act as a focal point for liaison with community leaders and representatives in the project area of operation
   Attend health coordination meetings with PPHDs and other relevant stakeholders under the direction of the project Manager
   Provide regular, timely updates to the Project Manager.
   Ensure that the health staff respect their assigned tasks.
   Provide strong leadership to ensure health staff understand and work according to MdM principles.

Collection and analysis of health & pharmaceutical data:
   Ensure the implementation of data collection protocols, working closely with the provincial MEAL assistant.
   Ensure accurate collection of data from Health Facilities.
   Monitor the drug consumption by establishing/maintaining mechanisms of consumption record and inform the Project Manager and Pharmacy officer in case of any unusual consumption, or stock shortages
   Identify and rectify gaps or weaknesses in medical activities by using monitoring and supervision tools
   Ensure rapid communication of suspect communicable disease to the project manager and provincial NDSR officer.

Developing coherent project implementation strategy:
 Assist in the implementation of the project activities in collaboration with the MdM coordination team
 Assist MdM project manager and medical coordinator in preparing data collection tools as well as medical protocols.

Reporting and attendance at different meetings:
   Prepare weekly activities report to submit to the project manager.
   Support the pharmacist in compiling drug consumption report per month
   Participate in a proactive way in MdM internal meetings (medical, security…)

Job Requirements:

•   Medical doctor or Public Health bachelor's or Nursing degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years relevant work experience.
•   Proficient in the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
•   Fluent in local language (Pashto and Dari), good in English language,
• Having good Communication skills

Submission Guidelines:

The interested candidates should submit their applications with the updated CV, motivation letter, including references details to the following email – vacanciesmedecinsdumondeaf@gmail.com – no later than the closing date. The reference "Public Health Officer" must be stated in the subject of the email you will send to MdM. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying, your application may not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MdM does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for interview or a test.

MdM does not charge fee at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process.