Our client continues to support the delivery of essential healthcare services at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels across all 34 provinces through 2,389 static health facilities. Of these, In the Parent Project of the Health Emergency Response Project (HER) and Additional Financing (AF1), the World Bank focused on implementing the BPHS/EPHS with a component on maternal and newborn health, which over the past 20 years has not entirely solved the quality gap. This component encompasses preventive maternal and newborn health interventions, including IFA+ tablets, calcium supplementation, and early initiation of breastfeeding, as well as measures for managing obstetric complications, essential newborn care, and care for small and vulnerable newborns, such as resuscitation and Kangaroo Mother Care (BPHS 2009-2010) our client has planned to procure supply items across 24 Province in 150 Health facilities, high impact MNCH supply categories, ranging from medical equipment such as radiant warmers, suction machines, and incubators to innovative devices like transcutaneous bilirubinometers and anti-shock garments. Tracking the use of these products and maintaining real-time inventory is crucial, given the large number of supply items, specialized equipment, and innovative products being introduced. Therefore, the health section requires the services of a HIVA MNH Monitoring extender. 

Objective: Extenders are responsible for performing a variety of tasks, as detailed below, to support monitoring activities, demand generation, accountability mechanisms for affected populations, technical facilitation, and program implementation. These responsibilities, described comprehensively in the sections that follow, do not grant any programmatic or financial authority. Extenders are selected from Afghans with specialized expertise and in-depth knowledge of the areas in which they operate, derived from their local residency and/or professional experience.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Monitoring and Supervision of HIVA MNH Services.

• Capacity Building of Healthcare Providers and Community Health Workers.

• Data Collection and Quality Assurance.

• Establishment and Strengthening of MNH Units.

• Stakeholder Coordination and Reporting.

• Community Engagement and Demand Generation.

• Support in Supply Chain and Logistics Monitoring 

Deliverables: 

• Conduct regular monthly field visits to health facilities to assess service delivery, quality of care, and stock availability of essential supplies.

• Provide monthly monitoring reports, highlighting gaps, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.

• Facilitate hands-on training and mentorship programs on newborn care, labor room management, and emergency obstetric care.

• Support the roll-out of oxygen therapy guidelines and other high-impact interventions.

• Ensure timely and accurate collection of MNH-related data at the facility and community levels.

• Conduct monthly routine data quality assessments and provide monthly feedback to improve reporting systems.

• Support the setup and functionality of Newborn Care Corners, Newborn Stabilization Units (NSUs), and Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) units.

• Ensure medical equipment and supplies are operational and maintained.

• Collaborate with our client's zonal teams, regional health authorities, and implementing partners to ensure smooth program implementation.

• Share periodic progress reports, identifying key achievements and areas for further support.

• Conduct awareness sessions for communities on maternal and newborn health, emphasizing the importance of timely healthcare-seeking behavior.

• Gather feedback from beneficiaries to improve service delivery.

• Track and verify the distribution and utilization of essential MNH supplies.

• Report monthly on stock levels and identify supply gaps to prevent shortages at health facilities.

Reporting to Zonal Health Specialist, National Health Extender.

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in medicine (MD) or Public Health (master's degree preferred).

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) programs, BPHS/EPHS, healthcare service delivery, or public health interventions.

Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Excellent data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.

• Strong communication and coordination abilities.

• Ability to work independently and in team settings.

• Fluency in local languages and working knowledge of English 

This role has no team management responsibility.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.