Community Health Supervisor (CHS)

Job Description

The Community Health Supervisor (CHS) is responsible for overseeing and supporting community health activities within the assigned project area. The CHS ensures effective implementation of health promotion, disease prevention, and outreach services through the supervision of Community Health Workers (CHWs). The role includes capacity building, monitoring of community-based interventions, data collection and reporting, and coordination with health facilities and stakeholders to improve community access to essential health and nutrition services.

Responsibilities:

·       The Community Health Supervisor is overall responsible for planning, executing, and reporting all CBHC activities as per project scope of work and Ministry of Public Health policies while maintaining close working coordination with local communities and health facilities.

·       Assist HF in-charge in establishing community health shuras at the HF and health post levels with active participation from local community elders.

·       Conduct regular health post visits for CHWs and attend local coordination and monthly health committee meetings at HF and HP levels.

·       Organize and facilitate CHWs training and conduct supportive supervision from all HP within the HF catchment area, focusing on on-the-job training, receiving feedback from local communities/clients, and reporting to HF.

·       Prepare a schedule for monthly health Shura meetings and ensure full and active participation of community elders.

·       Support health facilities in organizing services in terms of client/patient flow control and screening.

·       Maintain regular communication and establish close working coordination between the community and health facilities.

·       Support the community in identifying and solving health problems.

·       Assist HF staff in planning community health programs in the health facility and catchment areas.

·       Conduct community awareness sessions as per the Health Facility plan and IEC materials provided by the Health Facility In-charge/doctor on a regular basis.

·       Conduct regular health education sessions according to the health facility's health education plan and organize public awareness sessions in target communities and at the HP level with active involvement of CHWs.

·       Regularly report to the health facility regarding all CBHC activities and CHWs' monthly performance.

·       Use and report Health Committee information to monitor the health status and deliver the report to the head of the health facility.

Key Relations:

·       Reports to health facility In-Charge and field supervisor.

·       Coordinates with members of the basic health centre (BHC) and the Provision of Essential Life-Saving Healthcare Services to the catchment area population as per CBHC policy and project scope of work.

Key Results Expected:

·       Coordination established between the health facility and the community in the surrounding areas.

·       Improved local community awareness regarding the healthcare services available at the health facility.

·       Increased community-level referrals to the health facility.

·       Health promoted in the target areas of the health facility.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

·       Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

·       Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of and compliance with CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

Education:

·       Graduated from at least 12th grade; higher education, especially from a medical institute, will be preferred.

Work Experience:

·       The candidate must have at least one year of previous experience in the relevant field or a similar working context.

Language Skills:

·       Fluency in spoken and written Dari and Pashto is a requirement. English language skills are a plus.

Previous Working Experience:

·       At least one year of experience in communities mainly involved in health education, awareness, community mobilization, and other social work.

Safeguarding:

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment, and abuse, and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel.

CARE Afghanistan participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidates’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Submission Guideline:

Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with an updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org. Applications received after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without the CARE Application form will not be accepted.

Please indicate the position title and Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Community Health Supervisor (CHS) CARE-AF-1184 Balkh); otherwise, your application will not be considered.

Please note that there are no telephonic inquiries, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to CARE Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse), and other CARE Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.

CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at: http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Equal Opportunity Statement:

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme):

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Submission Email:

Afg.Vacancies@care.org