ACBAR

Afghanistan Research, Development and Health Organization (ARDHO) is a non-governmental, non-political, non-for-profit and independent organization developed in 2019 by a group of community development and research specialists and registered with the Ministry of Economy (registration number: 4727). The aim of the organization is to contribute to the development of Afghanistan as an integral part of the international community. It envisages accomplishing its aims by building local capacities, generating evidence in various disciplines, promoting evidence-based best practices, and implementing developmental projects aimed at Community Development at the grass root level.

ARDHO services include planning of humanitarian and development projects, designing feasibility studies, and management of community-based interventions for the development of target communities through best practices. ARDHO considers a multi-sectoral approach to Community Development and hence ensures its services to be offered through an extended range of sectors spanning health, Nutrition, Research, Education, WASH, Food Security and livelihood.  It also tries to ensure that women empowerment, as a key cross-cutting issue, is at the center of Community Development. ARDHO has access to most of the provinces of Afghanistan with greatest acceptance.

Job Summary:  
The MNH (Maternal and Newborn Health) Clinical Mentor will provide on-the-job technical assistance, mentoring, and supervision to health facility staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality maternal and newborn care services. The role focuses on capacity building, supportive supervision, and ensuring adherence to national standards and protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide regular mentoring visits to assigned BPHS health facilities.
- Support midwives, doctors, and delivery staff in improving MNH service delivery (ANC, PNC, safe delivery, newborn care).
- Conduct bedside coaching and hands-on mentoring based on national clinical guidelines.
- Assess clinical practices, identify gaps, and provide corrective feedback.
- Monitor the use of safe delivery kits, infection prevention materials, and equipment.
- Facilitate clinical case discussions, training sessions, and skill-building workshops.

- Ensure compliance with BPHS and MoPH MNH protocols and standards.
- Support maternal and neonatal death reviews and recommend quality improvement actions.
- Compile and submit mentoring reports regularly to the technical/project team.
- Coordinate with provincial and facility-level staff for follow-up and support.

- Female Medical Doctor (MD) or certified Midwife.
- At least 3 years of experience in maternal and newborn health.
- Proven experience in clinical mentoring or capacity building is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of BPHS standards and MoPH MNH protocols.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to travel to health facilities across Badghis Province.
- Good reporting and documentation skills.
 

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates should send their updated CV and a cover letter to hr@ardho.org , mentioning "Dermatologist – Badghis" in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps. 

ARDHO provides equal employment opportunities and strongly encourages women to apply.

hr@ardho.org