Medical Doctor

Job Description

·       Responsible for overall basic health center management in the field, including reporting, planning OPD sessions, and leading other team members (midwives, psychosocial & nutrition counselors, and vaccinators) according to their job descriptions.

·       Ensure that all planned primary health care services as per BPHS, sexual reproductive services, trauma care, and other project interventions are executed, delivering expected services to all target populations within the catchment area.

·       Maintain the required quality of care in providing healthcare services to patients (consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and referral), health education, conducting awareness-raising sessions, and reporting.

·       Ensure that basic health center healthcare services are delivered according to current medical practices, national guidelines/treatment protocols, and organizational policies/procedures, focusing on privacy, internal control/accountability, and humanitarian principles.

·       Provide technical support and monitor the activities of basic health center staff/members, ensuring that healthcare services are delivered according to relevant guidelines, standards, and protocols.

·       Ensure that project resources are properly utilized in the field, maintain the quality of service delivery, and ensure data entry is maintained by all team members while fostering close coordination with local communities/stakeholders/elders.

·       Regularly update and enter data for daily OPD/consultation in different HMIS/reporting tools/formats/registers according to MoPH/project needs and scope of work.

·       Actively participate in BHC-related community-based activities, awareness-raising sessions, meetings, and lead BHC colleagues’ coordination with local health committees/CDCs and other forums.

·       Identify and report immediately any problems at the community level that may interfere with achieving program objectives or require relevant management action.

·       Participate in designing and implementing on-the-job training for mobile health team staff as per the project work plan and staff needs for knowledge and skills development within the scope of BHC.

The medical doctor is responsible for delivering quality and timely outpatient department (OPD) counseling services to all clients (male, female, and children) visiting the clinic, following Ministry of Public Health guidelines and treatment protocols, including the prescription of essential medicines, diagnostic tests, and referrals of severe and complicated cases.

He/she will be responsible for overall health facility management (planning, supervision, feedback, administrative issues, and health facility operation-related activities) and ensuring that all service units, such as reproductive healthcare services by community midwives, public health nutrition services by nutrition counselors and nurses, psychosocial counseling by counselors, immunization services by vaccinators, and community-based healthcare services by community health supervisors and networks of community health workers, are delivered according to relevant guidelines and with due quality of care to all clients without delay or discrimination.

The health facility doctor is officially in charge and holds the responsibility for timely reporting of all activities and healthcare services, including maintaining medical records, reviewing data quality, and actively involving other staff in timely correction measures. Regular practice of standard infection prevention and healthcare waste management by all staff within the health facility, including the availability of required tools, guidelines, and commodities, remains his/her key responsibility.

He/she is responsible for conducting formal or informal sessions required for the capacity building of health facility staff and community health workers based on their needs/feedback and internal supervision or observations of daily activities and client/community findings. He/she will also ensure that monthly health facility and health post-based meetings are regularly organized, documented, and reported as per plan. Organizing health education sessions for OPD clients remains one of the key functions of the health facility facilitated by the doctor to ensure public awareness and promote preventive measures.

Maintain close working coordination with all staff within the health facility and regular communication with community health workers and local community elders (members of the health facility and health posts Health Committee). He/she will also maintain close working coordination with the project supervisor and sub-office for timely supply of various items, commodities, reporting formats (medicines, consumables, kits, equipment, vaccines, and health facility running costs/related items/supplies).

Responsibilities on Safety and Security, Gender and Inclusion, and Safeguarding and Child Protection:

[Base location] at CARE are expected to adhere to Safety & Security responsibilities, emphasizing team and individual accountability to maintain a safe environment. This includes readiness, compliance, and active engagement to mitigate risks through awareness, reporting, and policy enforcement.

Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace that respects diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

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 a registered and recognized medical institute/college/university as a general physician. Post-graduation in medical sciences or a master's degree in public health is preferred.

Experience:

·       The candidate must have at least three years of relevant work experience in BPHS-related health facilities or a similar working context/environment. Longer clinical work experience with relevant training in medical practice or health facility management is preferred.

He/she is responsible for day-to-day health facility management, regular coordination with all staff, local community elders, and community health workers, and required responses and feedback at the health facility level. He/she will directly communicate any issues or conflicts with local communities or stakeholders for support from the sub-office and assigned project supervisor.

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 (Medical Doctor CARE-AF-1182 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 comply with and sign 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