The USAID funded Urban Health Initiative (UHI) Program’s goal is to improve health outcomes of people living in urban areas, particularly focusing on the health of women and children and other vulnerable populations. Interventions aim to increase demand, access and quality of health services. Lead by Jhpiego and implemented by a dynamic consortium of organizations, UHI is implemented in five cities in Afghanistan – Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, Jalalabad and Kandahar.
Main responsibilities:
In coordination with DCOP to ensure implementation of project activities are in line with the
approved workplan.
Regular visits to target cities to assist the city managers in operationalization of UHI work plan.
Work closely with the assigned city managers to ensure project implementation.
Close follow with city managers to ensure the field operation is in line with the national strategies and
guidelines in the targeted cities.
Direct supervision of city managers to perform their assigned tasks.
Ensure the establishment and implementation of participatory, data-powered, adaptive management
and coordination mechanisms at the city level.
Guide the city managers to manage services effectively and efficiently.
Provide continuous technical support/guidance to city teams to ensure the activities are implemented
successfully in the city aligned to the project vision.
Assist the city managers to work with the respective PPHDs in the priority nahias to develop
networks of care, linking different facility levels and types
Continuous supportive supervision visits to assigned cities and Nahias ensuring the teams are
working in harmony and in close coordination.
Ensure transparency and accountability in the assigned cities.
Comply with Jhpiego and JHU operational policies and regulations
Participate in the Provincial Public Health Coordination Committee meetings and other provincial
events.
Perform the review of financial documents, timesheets, leave request and other docs for the assigned
cities.
Support the city managers developing the monthly/ quarterly/semiannual and annual reports,
presentations, and project success stories.
Support the city managers ensuring the necessary program planning, development and
implementation.
Active participation in the annual project planning
Coordinate with technical team to support the assigned city manager/s to identify workshops,
trainings and other events at the city level based on the work plan
Work with the city managers and team to identify the challenges, discuss them with the DCoP and
technical teams and support city manager/s to properly address them.
Comply with Jhpiego and JHU operational policies and regulations
Any other task assigned by the supervisor
Required Qualifications
MD (Degree in public health would an advantage)
7 years of experience in health program management and health program implementation
Similar experience supporting the provincial teams
Experience in BPHS/EPHS with International/National NGOs
Strong skills in program monitoring, supervision and evaluation
Comprehensive understanding of Afghanistan health priorities and players
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Experience working with Microsoft Office software
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Fluency in English, Dari and Pashto
Ability and Willingness to travel extensively in Afghanistan (50%)
Preferable experience working with international donor agencies
Abilities/Skills:
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to
perform
Demonstrated skills in program implementation
Ability to negotiate and solve conflicts
Ability to identify solutions for complex problems
Strong ability to adapt a very demanding, challenging and changing situations
Strong skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
Ability to manage and facilitate trainings.
Experience in public speaking and professional presentations
Submission Guideline: Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package including: paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, meal allowance, transportation allowance, medical allowance, pension (13th month) salary and more. Please send your CV to Recruitment-AF@jhpiego.org. For further information about Jhpiego, please visit our website at www.jhpiego.org. Note: Please mention the job title and vacancy number of the position on your email subject line otherwise your application may not be considered . The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer!
Recruitment-AF@jhpiego.org
The USAID funded Urban Health Initiative (UHI) Program’s goal is to improve health outcomes of people living in urban areas, particularly focusing on the health of women and children and other vulnerable populations. Interventions aim to increase dem... Read More
