Reproductive Health (RH) Officer

Position Title: Reproductive Health (RH) Officer

2025-06-21 Herat Full Time 13

Job Location:	Herat
Nationality:	National
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	AS per HR policy and donor budget
Vacancy Number:	1.4.7 PC/HWP/25005 AEHDA/WVI- RH-officer
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Herat

Organization:	Afghanistan Educational and Health Aid Organization “AEHDA” موسسه اهدا
Years of Experience:	5 years
Contract Duration:	: 12-month contract, renewable up to 36 months, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.
Gender:	Female
Education:	• Medical doctor, midwife, or nurse with additional training in reproductive health or public health.
Close date:	2025-06-21

About Afghanistan Educational and Health Aid Organization “AEHDA” موسسه اهدا:

AEHDA-Org Mission

AEHDA is committed to empowering Afghan women, youth, children, and vulnerable groups by providing accessible, quality, and sustainable education, healthcare, mental health and psychosocial support, livelihood opportunities, and essential services.

We strive to foster community resilience, social cohesion, and economic growth, ultimately contributing to a prosperous and self-reliant Afghanistan

Guiding Strategic Principles

AEHDA is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through contextual, participatory, results-oriented, transparent, and accountable services. Our approach emphasizes professionalism, gender sensitivity, and the empowerment of Afghan communities, especially women, through the following strategic principles:

Community and Women Empowerment: We prioritize decentralized, bottom-up approaches that foster real participation, allowing communities, especially women, to play an active role in their development.
Contextual Integration: Incorporating local insights and recommendations into strategy and policy decision-making processes at national and sub-national levels to ensure our work is relevant and impactful.
Sustainable Development: Promoting development that meets the needs of today without compromising future generations, emphasizing resilience and long-term community well-being.
Public-Private Partnership and Ownership: Building partnerships that bridge public and private sectors, encouraging shared responsibility and ownership of outcomes.
One Health Approach: Addressing interconnected health risks among people, animals, and the environment to improve overall health outcomes.
Results-Based Management: Focusing on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement in program delivery to maximize impact.
Management Efficiency: Streamlining operations and resource allocation to enhance organizational effectiveness and accountability.
Partnership Development and Coordination: Strengthening collaborations with various stakeholders to create a cohesive and supportive network for sustainable change.
Creating Opportunities for Personal Development: Fostering an environment in which individuals can realize their potential and express their unique talents and abilities.

AEHDA-Org Objectives:

To contribute towards its strategic goal, AEHDA pursues following specific objectives:

Educational Empowerment
1. Improve access to quality education for Afghan women, children, and underserved communities through policy advocacy, infrastructure development, educator training, and culturally relevant curricula.
2. Promote literacy and skills development programs for lifelong learning, focusing on marginalized groups.
Healthcare and Nutrition
1. Expand healthcare services emphasizing maternal, neonatal, and child health (MNCH) and communicable disease control (CDC) to improve outcomes in diverse communities.
2. Implement community-based nutrition programs addressing malnutrition through sustainable practices and nutrition education.
Food Security for Targeted Groups
1. Ensure need-based food distribution to vulnerable groups in regions affected by food insecurity.
2. Partner with local organizations for the efficient distribution of culturally appropriate food supplies.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
1. Develop and expand MHPSS programs focusing on Afghan women, children, and conflict-affected individuals.
2. Train local mental health practitioners to deliver culturally sensitive, trauma-informed MHPSS services.
Sustainable Development
1. Integrate One Health principles addressing health risks between people, animals, and the environment.
2. Launch awareness campaigns promoting sustainable agricultural and environmental practices.
Research and Advocacy
1. Conduct evidence-based research on health, education, and social issues for data-driven advocacy.
2. Advocate for policies improving access to essential services and protecting the rights of vulnerable communities.
Community Empowerment
1. Strengthen community resilience through training for community leaders, healthcare service providers, teachers, and community activists.
2. Empower women-led organizations and local initiatives for sustainable, community-driven change.
Emergency Response
1. Develop and implement emergency response frameworks addressing crises with immediate aid and recovery planning.
2. Ensure rapid responses for food security, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and mental health support.

AEHDA Org Principles and Core Values

Justice
Independency
Integrity
Transparency and Accountability
Impartiality
Professionalism
Neutral
Transparency & Accountability
Innovation and creativity
Volunteerism and activism

AEHDA Org Strategic Areas of Operation:

In light of organization values and in direction of achieving its objectives, AEHDA will deliver its services in following strategic areas of operations:

Contemporary Education
One Health Approaches
Health Care Services Delivery
Nutrition services
Food security and Agriculture
Advocacy and Communication
Training and Capacity Building
Research and Development
Mobile Health Services for Nomadic and Vulnerable Populations

Job Descriptions:

AEHDA Organization

JOB DESCRIPTION

Terms of Reference (ToR).

Reproductive Health (RH) Officer

Terms of Reference (ToR) for the position of Reproductive Health (RH) Officer to support and oversee the Reproductive Health (RH) and Maternal & Child Health (MCH) activities under AEHDA’s Health, WASH, and Protection project in Heart Province

Terms of Reference (ToR)
Position Title: RH Officer
Project Title: Health, WASH, and Protection Interventions
Duty Station: Herat Provice (with regular travel to supported health facilities)
Duration: 12 months (extendable based on performance and availability of funds)
Probation Period: 3 months
Reporting to: Health Program Manager / Provincial Coordinator

1. Background

AEHDA is implementing a multi-sectoral project to improve access to essential health, WASH, and protection services in underserved communities. A significant component of the program focuses on Reproductive Health (RH) and Maternal and Child Health (MCH), with the aim of reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The RH Officer plays a key role in planning, implementing, and monitoring RH/MCH services within supported health facilities and communities.

2. Purpose of the Position

The RH Officer is responsible for the overall support, supervision, and technical oversight of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health activities under AEHDA’s program. The position ensures quality of services, compliance with national standards, capacity building of health staff, and community-level engagement to promote safe motherhood and child care practices.

3. Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to health facilities and mobile teams on RH/MCH services, including antenatal care, postnatal care, safe delivery, family planning, and newborn care.
• Monitor the availability of RH commodities and support timely requests and replenishment.
• Conduct regular supervisory visits to health facilities to ensure adherence to RH protocols and guidelines.
• Facilitate on-the-job training and mentoring of midwives, nurses, and CHWs on RH standards.
• Collaborate with the M&E team to ensure accurate reporting of RH indicators (ANC, SBA, FP, PNC, etc.).
• Support integration of GBV and adolescent reproductive health services where applicable.
• Participate in needs assessments, planning, and review meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure proper documentation, case management, and referral systems for high-risk pregnancies and complications.
• Contribute to health promotion and awareness campaigns targeting mothers, adolescents, and caregivers.
• Identify service delivery gaps and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure that community-level outreach includes key messages on safe pregnancy, nutrition, immunization, and family planning.

6. Reporting Line

The RH Officer reports directly to the Health Program Manager or the Provincial Coordinator and coordinates closely with M&E and field health teams.

7. PSEA and Compliance

The RH Officer must comply fully with AEHDA’s Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Child Protection, and Code of Conduct policies. Any violations or misconduct must be reported and will be dealt with strictly.

8. Working Conditions

• Based in [Insert Province], with regular travel to health facilities in target districts.
• Full-time position, 5 working days per week (Saturday to Wednesday).
• Fieldwork may include supervision in hard-to-reach areas.

9. Interdiction Clause

Any professional misconduct, data manipulation, negligence in care, or breach of AEHDA's core policies will lead to disciplinary action, including potential termination of employment.

Job Requirements:

4. Qualifications

• Medical doctor, midwife, or nurse with additional training in reproductive health or public health.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in RH/MCH program implementation or facility-based care.
• Familiarity with MoPH RH and BPHS/EPHS service delivery protocols.
• Strong supervisory, coaching, and report writing skills.
• Good understanding of maternal and child health data and indicators.
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, and health reporting tools).
• Fluency in local languages (Dari or Pashto); English is an asset.

5. Core Competencies

• Technical knowledge of reproductive and maternal health services
• Empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Accountability and attention to quality of care
• Commitment to gender equity and women's health