Under the overall supervision of the Public Health Officer (MHU) and direct supervision of the National Program Officer (Health Operations) and administrative supervision of the Regional Coordinator, the incumbent, in collaboration with relevant units, will be responsible and accountable for supporting all migration health-related activities under the Migration Health Unit (MHU) in the respective provinces.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of project activities under the Migration Health Unit in the respective province and undertake field travel as needed to support project implementation activities.

• Supervise, lead, guide and support field teams and implementing partner staff, thereby enabling them to fulfil their roles and responsibilities effectively and efficiently.

• Monitor the operational activities within target communities through regular site visits and spot checks, as well as providing technical support during implementation, and ensure proper resource allocation and flag any foreseen deficits to the supervisor promptly.

• Assist in developing key project documents, including Standard Operating Procedures, Guidelines, and minimum applicable standards and ensure compliance with the relevant quality control and quality assurance framework covering MHU public health activities.

• Liaise internally with other our client teams and units in addition to external partners to facilitate project activities and ensure timely communication and dissemination of information.

• Collaborate and closely coordinate with project stakeholders, including the Regional Health Cluster, the local Provincial Public Health Director (PPHD) of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and other partners to strengthen healthy relationships and working arrangements

• Participate in relevant regional, provincial and local sectoral meetings and working groups, such as the Health Cluster, the Public Health Coordination Committee, and EPR meetings.

• Coordinate and facilitate planning, partner engagement, and operations of the Migration Health Working Group (MHWG) at provincial level, ensuring alignment with Health Cluster and Border consortium priorities and delivery of mobility-sensitive health interventions for migrants and returnees.

• Compile, analyse, review and verify project operations data at the provincial level. Identify deficiencies or errors, provide needed corrections and ensure compliance with data integrity and security policies.

• Compile and share effective practices and lessons learned from the projects, including providing support for project-related data collection, research, analysis and report writing.

• Draft status reports on a weekly or monthly basis or as required, identify implementation shortfalls, bring them to the supervisor's attention, and suggest remedial actions to address the identified issues.

• Plan, coordinate and conduct capacity building workshops for staff supported under MHU projects and other our client units.      

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, nursing or a related field with five years of relevant professional experience. or

• High School diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:

• Experience in the implementation of public health projects, including project development, reporting and management.

• Experience in coordinating and managing projects related to outbreak preparedness and response, health emergencies or health security.

• Experience working with mobile and migrant populations, and other vulnerable populations.

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating field teams, including training facilitation, mentoring and capacity development.

• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

 Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of the broad range of Public Health concepts and policies, especially related to global health security, the International Health Regulations and the primary health care system.

• Excellent writing skills, including proven experience in writing quality project reports and standard operating procedures (SOP).

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

• Skills or experience in data collection, assessment, and analysis in a public health context would be an asset.

• Knowledge and skills in project planning and management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated capacity to work both in a self-directed manner and collaboratively with other staff and stakeholders.

Languages:

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

• Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.

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

Note:

• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Under the overall supervision of the Public Health Officer (MHU) and direct supervision of the National Program Officer (Health Operations) and administrative supervision of the Regional Coordinator.

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 treated.
  

Core competencies - Behavioral indicators – Level 2

• 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. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
  

Managerial competencies - Behavioral indicators – Level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.

• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.

• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

This role has no team management responsibility.

• 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.