ACBAR

Organization Background:

Organization for Promotion of Health & Community Development (OPHCD) is a nongovernmental, non-political and independent organization. OPHCD has been established in 2017 and registered with the NGOs Department of the Ministry of Economy of the with license # 4160. In addition, the organization has membership of Afghanistan National Health cluster, Afghanistan National Nutrition Cluster and ACBAR. OPHCD, as a non-governmental organization striving for well-being of the people through promotion of health, education, WASH, protection and human right, economic stability and sustainable development of the communities with focus on the women and children, drugs users, IDPs and other marginalized group of the society with an equitable manner.

Purpose of the Role:

The Mental Health and Disability Officer is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation, coordination, and monitoring of all mental health and disability services within the BPHS framework, in line with the standards and guidelines of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH). The role aims to promote mental well-being, prevent and manage common mental health disorders, and support persons with disabilities through inclusive and community-based approaches.

This position ensures that health facilities and community health workers provide quality, evidence based mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services, integrate mental health and disability components into primary health care, and raise awareness to reduce stigma and discrimination. The officer also contributes to staff capacity building, data reporting, and coordination with related stakeholders to strengthen service delivery and referral systems.

B. Main Responsibilities of NCD, Mental Health, and Disability Officer

1. Program Planning and Coordination

• Support the development and implementation of NCDs, Mental Health, and Disability components within the BPHS/EPHS framework.
• Coordinate with provincial health directorate, implementing partners, and health facilities to ensure integration of NCD, mental health, and disability services in health facilities.
• Participate in health cluster, technical working groups, and coordination meetings.
• Contribute to annual and quarterly work plans and ensure alignment with MoPH and WHO strategic priorities.
• Ensure the implementation of the Mental Health and Disability components of BPHS in accordance with MoPH standards, guidelines, and protocols.
• Coordinate with provincial health offices, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen mental health and disability services at all levels.
• Support integration of mental health and disability services into routine primary health care delivery.

2. Service Delivery and Technical Support

• Provide technical guidance to health facilities on the prevention, early detection, management, and referral of NCDs (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, cancer, COPD).
• Support mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) service delivery at health facility level.
• Facilitate the integration of disability-inclusive approaches in health facility.
• Ensure standard case management, patient follow-up, and availability of essential medicines and supplies for NCD and mental health services.
• Support capacity building of facility staff in case identification, counselling, and community awareness.
• Monitor and ensure quality diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients with mental health conditions or disabilities.
• Promote the use of MoPH-approved mental health tools, guidelines, and reporting formats at all health facility levels.
• Support inclusive service provision for persons with physical or psychosocial disabilities and ensure accessibility of services.

3. Capacity Building and Training

• Identify training needs and organize refresher trainings for health workers on NCD, mental health, and disability management.
• Facilitate on-the-job mentoring, supervision, and coaching at health facilities.
• Promote use of WHO guidelines, standard treatment protocols, and reporting tools.
• Conduct regular on the job training for health facility staff, psychosocial counselors, and community health workers on mental health, psychosocial support, and disability inclusion.
• Provide technical supervision to health facility staff to ensure quality service delivery in line with MoPH protocols.
• Identify gaps in staff knowledge or practice and recommend appropriate training or refresher sessions.

4. Monitoring, Supervision, and Reporting

• Conduct regular supportive supervision visits to BPHS/EPHS facilities to monitor service quality and data accuracy.
• Collect, review, and analyze NCD, mental health, and disability indicators from HMIS/DHIS2 reports.
• Identify performance gaps and provide feedback or technical recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in joint monitoring visits with technical staff and stockholders.
• Support the development of improvement plans based on monitoring findings and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with MoPH performance standards and maintain a high level of service quality
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc progress reports and share them with project management and MoPH counterparts.

5. Community Awareness and Health Promotion

• Support community outreach and health education campaigns on prevention of NCDs (e.g., healthy lifestyle, nutrition, smoking cessation).
• Promote mental health awareness and stigma reduction at community level.
• Coordinate with community health supervisors (CHSs) and CHWs to ensure referral and follow-up of patients with chronic or mental health conditions.
• Monitor and ensure quality diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients with mental health conditions or disabilities.
• Promote the use of MoPH-approved mental health tools, guidelines, and reporting formats at all health facility levels.
• Support inclusive service provision for persons with physical or psychosocial disabilities and ensure accessibility of services.

6. Coordination and Partnership

• Liaise with WHO, MoPH’s NCD and Mental Health Departments, and other stakeholders for technical updates and alignment.
• Contribute to inter-sectoral collaboration, particularly with disability, rehabilitation, and social welfare actors.
• Participate in assessments, surveys, and evaluations related to NCDs and mental health.

7. Data Management, Reporting, and Documentation

• Collect case studies, success stories, and lessons learned to support program learning and donor reporting.
• Ensure data confidentiality and ethical handling of sensitive mental health and disability information.
• Maintain proper documentation of all related activities, reports, and training materials.
• Ensure accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of mental health and disability data through the HMIS system.
• Prepare regular technical reports and share them with the provincial health directorate and MoPH as required.
• Document best practices, success stories, and lessons learned for program improvement.

8. Other Duties

• Perform any other related tasks assigned by the BPHS/EPHS Lead Project manager, Project technical Manager, or relevant technical supervisor.
• Support emergency response or outbreak management activities as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 1. Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Public Health, or Medicine from a recognized university.
• Specialized training or certification in Mental Health, Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), or Disability Inclusion is strongly preferred.
• A Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or related field is an advantage.
  2. Experience:
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in mental health, psychosocial support, or disability-related programs within BPHS/EPHS or other public health systems.
• Proven experience in training, supervision, and coordination of mental health and disability activities at provincial or community level.
• Experience working with MoPH, WHO, UNICEF, or other health-related NNGO or IN- NGOs is an asset.
  3. Language Requirements:

5. Fluency in Dari and Pashto (spoken and written).
5. Working knowledge of English is an asset.
   4. Skills and Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of MoPH BPHS mental health and disability standards, guidelines, and protocols.
• Excellent training, mentoring, and supervision skills for health staff and community workers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with government, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments, data analysis, and reporting using HMIS tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and protection principles for persons with mental health conditions or disabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  5. Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel regularly to field sites and remote health facilities.
• Strong ethical behavior, confidentiality, and respect for patients’ dignity and rights.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in challenging environments.

Submission Guideline:

5. Interested candidates submit applications, including your resume and a cover letter, to om.ophcdkhostbphs@gmail.com
5. Please Mention the announced position vacancy number province you have applied in the email subject please like (apply for OPHCD-HR-), Via Email: om.ophcdkhostbphs@gmail.com
5. OPHCD has zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse (SEA).
5. By applying to this position, you agree to all OPHCD policies regarding Data Protection and Sharing and also PSEAH.
5. Note: only short-listed candidates will be contacted

om.ophcdkhostbphs@gmail.com