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Vacancy id VAC-54648
Job title VAC-54648 Project Associate (MHU/Immunization)
Location Kandahar
Apply by 19-May-2026
Start date 01-Jun-2026
Duration 6 months
Number of vacancies 1
Qualification Bachelors in medicine, public health, epidemiology, or related field from a recognized university or institute, validated by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan (essential).
Sector experience Minimum of 2 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in administration (essential).
Geographical experience Minimum of 2 year/s of experience in Afghanistan (essential).
Languages Fluent in English (essential).
 Working level in Dari (essential).
 Working level in Pashto (essential).

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.
Overview of position

Under the overall supervision of the MHU Programme Coordinator, and under the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer and administrative supervision of the relevant Regional Coordinator, the incumbent in collaboration with relevant units will be responsible and accountable for regular supervision of the health facilities, capacity building of the health facility staff, data management, supply of medicine and vaccine of all Health and Immunization related activities under Migration Health Unit (MHU) in south region implemented in close coordination with the main health partners and the technical coordination entities.
Role objectives

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the implementation of the Migration Health Unit (MHU) immunization program and operations in the related region/province.

  • Assist the field team in developing the microplanning and the implementation of the health and immunization activities up to the catchment area level in coordination with the PPHD, EPI/GPEI local representatives

  • Support the field team in coordinating the services within MHU (Health Operation support, Health Information Management & Reporting, Capacity building, etc.)

  • Support the coordination of immunization and the migration health projects in the relevant region/province.

  • Provide support in supervising the routine immunization activities, data analysis, and capacity building

  • Check and ensure the health facilities are not facing a shortage of medicine, data collection tools, vaccine and non-vaccine materials.

  • Participate in key coordination forums and technical meetings at the Provincial level such as Regional Cluster meetings, Migration Health Working Group (MHWG), Provincial Public Health Coordination Committee (PPHCC), EPI, EOC, EPR meetings and other coordination platforms as relevant in the region/province.

  • Provide timely feedback to the national programme officer and SPA related to key findings during the monitoring and supervision visits.

  • Undertake duty travel, as necessary and in accordance with current security protocols, to support the implementation and oversight of vaccination and routine immunization projects, provide timely feedback, facilitate staff training, deploy as part of mobile/emergency teams, and coordinate with partners across the provinces.

  • Provide support in the implementation of the population mobility mapping (PMM) exercise or any other health assessment in any province where MHU is operating.

  • Support in documentation and lessons-learned reviews of both successful and unsuccessful field practices and support the development of beneficiary success stories.

  • Performs any other duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in medicine, public health, epidemiology, or related field from a recognized university or institute, validated by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan with two years of relevant professional experience.

Or

  • High School diploma with a minimum of three (4) years of relevant professional experience

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of managerial experience in a public health program

  • Working experience in Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) projects would be an advantage

  • Experience working with Microsoft Office software applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Explorer, PowerPoint, Access)

  • Flexibility and ability to work with minimal supervision under pressure to meet tight deadlines

  • Ability and willingness to travel inside Afghanistan

Skills:

  • Excellent Communication Skills

  • Advocacy and negotiation Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal.

Languages:

  • For all Applicants, fluency in Dari and Pashto is required (oral and written).

  • Working knowledge of English is required.

  • Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.


Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Project reporting

Under the overall supervision of the MHU Programme Coordinator, and under the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer and administrative supervision of the relevant Regional Coordinator.
Key competencies

  VALUES - All our client staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

  • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioral indicators

  • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration between and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

  • Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

  • Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

  • Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explaining complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information

  • Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications in hard copies.

  • Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

  • Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill in their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.

  • Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.
Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.