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Position Title: Health and Nutrition Officer
Activation Date: 06 August, 2025 Announced Date: 06 August, 2025 Expire Date: 10 August, 2025

Job Location: Herat
Nationality: National
Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per SCI Salary scale
Vacancy Number: 13732
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Herat (Traveling to districts)
Organization: Save the Children
Years of Experience: Graduated from recognized medical faculty with four years of experience in health and nutrition project management.
Contract Duration: Fixed term
Gender: Male/Female
Education: Medical Degree (MD)
Close date: 2025-08-10

About Save the Children:
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI - Afghanistan

Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers

Job Description:
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff

ROLE PURPOSE: The H&N officer will support the implementation of GFFOs projects and work capacity building of project staff through provision of technical support and conducting health and nutrition training and conducting supportive supervision visit to the project sites and provide on the Job Coaching of the project staff in this role, the postholder will support the H&N program Coordinator in successful implementation of the project.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: H&N project Coordinator

Staff reporting to this post: NA

Budget Responsibilities: N/A

Role Dimensions: Program Manager, Program coordinator, project coordinators and officer, MEAL Officers, Logistics, Fleet, Admin, HR, Finance



KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Implementation

Support Health and Nutrition project coordinator on the day-to-day implementation of IMHNTs and project activities.
Collect and analyse weekly, monthly reports from provincial team and provide constructive feedback for further improvement of program delivery.
Undertake 50% field visits from the project sites and meet with beneficiaries’ communities and leaders, to ensure project effectiveness and community involvement in decision making on IMHNT services.
Support the training need assessment with the provincial program team, prepare the administration for trainings outlined on TNA for the Mobile health and nutrition team staff
Follow all procurement and recruitment for the project with relevant department at CO to ensure timely procurement and recruitment of project staff at each province.
Attend relevant procurement committee meeting at CO office and represent H&N department as a technical person in the committee.
Provide joint supportive supervision to project sites and undertake regular joint monitoring of the project activities with the Health Specialist and PDQ staff
Work closely with supply chain team to ensure all project related items procured and dispatched on timely manner to the targeted provinces
Periodically check the data entry on nutrition online database with field team to ensure quality and consistency of reports.
Compile and generate the training reports conducted in provinces.
Work closely with the Save the children program teams, including other sectors, to develop applicable materials on child rights, child protection, participation, health education, environmental protection etc.
Perform any other task relevant to the scope of work as assigned by the line manager
Child Safeguarding

Ensure that all beneficiaries of your program are receiving ongoing, age-appropriate verbal or written information in relevant languages about Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Report any Child Safeguard and/or PSEA cases if encountered.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds the team to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:

Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external and supporters
Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:

Medical Degree (MD)
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential

Graduated from recognized medical faculty with four years of experience in health and nutrition project management.
Medical Diploma (MD) with previous experience of working in the Health and Nutrition projects
Familiarity with HMIS/Nutrition online databases of MoPH will be an asset
Good knowledge and experience of Project Management skill including basic administration and management.
Good knowledge and experience of Health and nutrition training delivery.
A thorough understanding of project cycle management, especially M&E processes, and reporting -
Excellent reputation/well-known
Relevant experience in humanitarian response, particularly in high-paced, first-phase emergency settings, familiarity with local context along with a background in the INGO sector and demonstrated management of health teams and services, will be considered a significant advantage for this role.
Desirable

Efficiency, result-oriented and excellent management and training capabilities -
Capacity to perform effectively under pressure and harsh conditions; ability to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner -
Excellent capacity development and teamwork skills; cross-cultural and gender sensitivity -
Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience.

In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.

Equal Opportunities

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Submission Guideline:
Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.

It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

Link:https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/jobs/preview/13732/?amp;locationId=300000000345568&locationLevel=country&mode=location&lastSelectedFacet=LOCATIONS&selectedLocationsFacet=300000000341839

Save the Children International (SCI) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to our vision and values. We provide equitable employment opportunities and aim to increase the representation of women, people with disabilities, and individuals from minority groups to effectively meet the diverse needs of the children and communities we serve.

At SCI, we value the authentic selves of everyone, including you! If you have any access needs or require support due to a disability or other reasons, please let us know at the time of your application. We are here to assist you and ensure an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience.

Please note: SCI does not request any fees during any stage of the recruitment process.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Submission Email:
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Health and Nutrition Officer JOB TITLE: H&N officer TEAM/PROGRAMME: Health & Nutrition LOCATION: Herat GRADE: National 5 POST TYPE: Project Based CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one mon...

Position Title: Nutrition Nurse (Re Announced)
Activation Date: 07 July, 2025 Announced Date: 07 July, 2025 Expire Date: 13 July, 2025

Job Location: Nangarhar
Nationality: National
Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per IRC Salary Scale 9A
Vacancy Number: 58152
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Babi Kas, Khogyani
Organization: IRC (International Rescue Committee)
Years of Experience: At least 2-3 years experiences in the field of health and nutrition
Contract Duration: 4 Months
Gender: Female
Education: Graduate of medical nurse from a recognized institute.
Close date: 2025-07-13

About IRC (International Rescue Committee):
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC opened the country program in Afghanistan in 1988. Our programs span the range from humanitarian relief to early recovery and development activities, focusing on child protection, education, economic wellbeing, health, and power. The IRC works in 10 provinces throughout Afghanistan, among which some of the most security volatile, and employs over 1000 staff.

Compliance with Policies:

Compliance with the IRC WAY (our standards for professional conduct) is a responsibility shared by all involved in delivering on the IRC’s mission. We must abide by the IRC Way and Safeguarding Policies all the time.
The IRC has zero tolerance approach to the IRC Code of Conduct including safeguarding violations being committed by its staff, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, suppliers, vendors, sub-grantees/partners, implementing partners or any other associate.
Job Description:
Objective 1: Provide Treatment services for acute malnourish Under 5 children and PLW.

Perform screening & promotion to all U5 children who are visiting HFs/MNTs services.
Classification of all U5 children in categories of well-nourished and Acute Malnutrition (SAM & MAM).
Enrolment of all acute malnourished children to OPD SAM/MAM programs.
Provide nutritional treatment to enrolled malnourished children according to IMAM treatment protocols.
Perform history taking and physical & medical examination including childhood illness of beneficiaries during admission time as well during follow-up visits.
Perform appetite tests for each admitted patient during admission time and decide on the provision of treatment services or refer to higher treatment services.
Perform anthropometric measurements during follow-up visits.
Ensure nutritional follow-up of the beneficiaries.
Prescribe routine medication to admitted patients during admission time according to the approved treatment protocol.
Identify those beneficiaries who do not respond to the treatment and manage their follow-up.
Refer severely acutely malnourished beneficiaries with medical complications to higher health centers (IPD – SAM or Podiatric ward) for advanced treatment.
Ensure medical examination at discharge time and validate the discharge upon the status of the beneficiaries.
Check if all the procedures are completed before discharge (anthropometric measurements, medical and nutritional treatment, systematic treatment, and health and nutrition education to caretakers).
Check that the criteria of discharge are met and act according to the approved treatment guidelines.
Record all the necessary information on the existing reporting tools (registration book and card for each beneficiary etc...)
Provide health and nutrition education to the caregivers on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, hygiene, care of pregnant and lactating women, and prevention of illness.
Objective 2: Prepare all the material /Reporting tools and documentation.

Before leaving the office ensure all the material is ready and active (relevant equipment, registers, nutritional supplies, medicines…).
Keep all items in the field very well and after the field visit, clean and prepare the use in the coming day.
Update all reporting tools daily.
Keep and maintain a good filing system for all documents.
Prepared the reports (Daily, Weekly, and monthly) according to the standard reporting tools.
Assist line supervisor in performing other duties assigned by the organization.
Objective 3: Support the counselor on Infant Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counseling:

Promote breastfeeding skills by spreading relevant 1000 days of life messages to mothers and caretakers.
Provide Key IYCF messages to the mothers and caretakers during the performing of GMP to under 2 years of children.
Organize group sessions on basic/key messages on 1000 days of life to caretakers who are visiting HFs.
Refer patients to proper services based on needs (having complications).
Support the conduction of nutrition and health education sessions for clients.
Record all the necessary information on the existing reporting tools.
Job Requirements:
Graduate of medical nurse from a recognized institute.
At least 2-3 years experiences in the field of health and nutrition
Previous experiences working in health nutrition activities (OPD, TFU, pediatric unit….)
Good organization, planning, and reporting skills are necessary.
Ability to manage the working environment according to local culture.
High flexibility in deployment, possible with Mahram
Knowledge of the intervention area is a plus.
Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment, displaying patience, compassion, and diplomacy.
Ability to be innovative, flexible, adaptive, and willing to work out of hours, sometimes throughout the night.
Ability to live in challenging conditions and ability to work under difficult, high-pressure situations.
Ability to lead, train, supervise, and facilitate other nursing staff and community health workers in their respective tasks.
Communication and reporting skills
Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and English
Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, Access, and Internet) are an advantage.
Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background.
Submission Guideline:
For IRC- Afghanistan Internal Candidates:

(“ The IRC encourages employees to remain in a position for at least one year and be in good standing before applying for another position within the organization. if an employee is interested in a vacant position within the organization, he/she must inform his/her supervisor in advance before applying for a new position”)

(However, 1 year is a must to complete but to encourage IRCA employees somehow we are flexible who work in the current IRC position for at least 6 months or above and are given chance to compete for an opportunity in the organization)