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About CARE AFGHANISTAN:

CARE’s Introduction (Who We Are?)

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

CARE’s Work Culture (What It’s Like to Work at CARE?)

CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

Responsible for overall basic health center management in the field, reporting, planning OPD sessions and leading other team members (midwife, psychosocial & nutrition counselors and vaccinator) as per their job description.                                                                                                                                          
Make sure that all planned primary health care as per BPHS, sexual reproductive services, trauma care and other project interventions are executed and expected services are delivered to all target population within the catchment area.
Maintain required quality of care in terms of providing healthcare services to patients (consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and referral), health education/conducting awareness raising sessions and reporting.
Make sure that basic health centers healthcare services are delivered according to current medical practices, national guidelines/treatment protocols and organization policies/procedures (with main focus to privacy, internal control/accountability, humanitarian principles etc.).
Responsible for technical support and monitoring of basic health centers staff/ members’ activities and make sure that healthcare services are delivered as per relevant guidelines, standards and protocols.
Responsible to make sure that project resources are properly utilized in the field, quality of service delivery and data entry is maintained by all team members and close working coordination is maintained with local communities/stakeholders/elders. 
Responsible of regular updates and data entry of daily OPD/consultation in different HMIS/reporting tools/formats/registers according to MoPH/project needs and scope of work.  
Active participation in BHC related community-based activities, awareness raising sessions, meetings, and lead BHC colleagues’ coordination with local health committees/CDCs and other forums. 
Identify and report immediately any problems at community level that may interfere in achieving program objectives or need relevant management action. 
Participate in designing and implementation of on-the-job trainings for mobile health team staff as per project work plan and staff need for knowledge and skills development within scope of BHC.

The medical doctors is basically responsible for delivery of quality and on time out patient department (OPD) counseling services to all clients (male, female and children) visiting the clinic as per ministry of public health guidelines and treatment protocols including prescription of essential medicines, diagnostic tests and referrals of severe and complicated cases. 
He/she will be responsible for overall health facility management (planning, supervision, feedback, administrative issues and health facility operation related activities) and make sure all other services units like reproductive healthcare services by community midwife, public health nutrition services by nutrition counselors and nurse, psychosocial counseling by the counselors, immunization services by vaccinators and community-based healthcare services by community health supervisor and network of community health workers are delivered according to the relevant guidelines and with due quality of care to all clients without any delay or discrimination. 

The health facility doctor is official in-charge and holds the responsibility for on time reporting of the all activities and healthcare services including maintaining medical record, review and data quality with active involvement of other staff and on time correction measures. Regular practice of standard infection prevention and healthcare waste management by all staff within the health facility including availability of the required tools, guidelines and commodities remain his/her key responsibility. 

He/she is holds the responsibility to undertake formal or informal sessions required for the capacity building of the health facility staff and community health workers based on their needs/feedback and internal supervision or observations of daily activities and clients/community findings. He/she will also make sure that monthly health facility and health post based meetings are regularly organized, documented and reported as per plan. Organizing health education sessions for OPD clients remains one of the key function of the health facility facilitated by the doctor to ensure public awareness and promote preventive measures. 
 Maintain close working coordination with all staff within the health facility and regular communication with community health workers and local community elders (health facility and health posts Health Committee members. He/she will also maintain close working coordination with project supervisor and sub office for on-time supply of different items, commodities, reporting formats (medicines, consumables, kits, equipment, vaccines and health facility running cost/related items/supplies). 

Responsibilities on Safety and Security, Gender and Inclusion and Safeguarding and Child Protection:

[base location] at CARE are expected to adhere to Safety & Security responsibilities, emphasizing team and individual accountability to maintain a safe environment. This includes readiness, compliance, and active engagement to mitigate risks through awareness, reporting, and policy enforcement. 

Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace respecting diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Education: • Graduated from a registered and recognized medical institute/college/university as general physician. Post graduation in medical sciences or master degree in public health is preferred.

Experience: The Candidate must have at least three-years’ relevant work experience in BPHS related health facilities or similar working context / environment. Longer clinical work experience with relevant trainings in medical practice or health facility management is preferred.

He/she is responsible for day-to-day health facility management, regular coordination with all staff, local community elders and community health workers and required response and feedback at health facility level. He/she will directly communicate any issue or conflict with local communities or stakeholders for support from the sub office and assigned project supervisor. 

Submission Guideline:

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Medical Doctor CARE-AF-1182 Balkh) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at:  http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Afg.Vacancies@care.org