About AFGA Afghan Family Guidance Association

Afghan Family Guidance Association (AFGA) is an Afghan non-governmental, not-for-profit and non-political organization established in 1968. Alongside the Ministry of Public Health, AFGA has been working in the field of Reproductive Health since its inception. AFGA is a fully accredited member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and an important partner of UNFPA.

A committed team of more than 600 experts are working in 11 provinces of Afghanistan to achieve AFGA goals and objectives. AFGA provides health services to the most vulnerable and hard to reach communities through over 140 service delivery points.  

About Hospital:

AFGA is in the process of establishment of a 20-bed hospital in Kabul, aimed at providing quality Reproductive Health services to mothers and newborns. The hospital will be fully equipped with modern medical equipment, facilities and staffed by experts.

As part of a long-term development plan, hospital services will continuously expand, serving as the central hub for AFGA outreach and small Service Delivery Points (SDPs) to refer patients needing advanced care. The hospital will adhere to national and international standards for patient safety and quality service, ensuring it meets the needs of target communities.

Job Description: Midwife

Job Summary

The responsibility of the midwife will be to attend normal deliveries and perform all duties related to Inpatient Department (IPD) and Outpatient Department (OPD).

Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal care to mothers, including:
• Conducting routine checkups.
• Ordering and interpreting lab tests.
• Monitoring the health and development of the fetus in consultation with the gynecologist.
• Attend to normal deliveries and provide family guidance services to patients at the hospital.
• Follow up on patient services, including:
• Monitoring vital signs.
• Following doctor's orders and dressing wounds.
• Provide postpartum care, including:
• Monitoring the mother's recovery.
• Providing breastfeeding support.
• Assessing the health of the newborn.
• Identify and respond to complications or high-risk situations during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, collaborating with obstetricians when necessary.
• Educate and counsel patients on:
• Pregnancy.
• Childbirth.
• Newborn care.
• Family planning and other women's health topics.
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records for all patients according to HMIS tools.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, including nurses, pediatricians, and social workers, to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Potentially perform outpatient procedures, such as cervical exams and collecting lab specimens.
• Collect data and information on patients in IPD and OPD under follow-up care.
• Actively participate in planning capacity building in the hospital.
• Perform night duty according to the schedule.
• Obey all hospital rules and disciplines.
• Participate in morning reports and perform other official duties assigned by the hospital.
• Participate in the implementation of all standards, especially in gynecology.
• Evaluate all standards and prepare action plans for improvement.
• Responsible for registering clients.
• Respect all rules and regulations of the AFGA and adhere to the safeguarding policy.
• Report to the nursing manager.

Job Requirements

• Education: Graduated from a recognized midwifery institute.
• Experience: 3-5 years of working experience as a practicing midwife, providing care during antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn periods. Experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred.
• Training: Should have received training in (BEmNOC, CmNOC, NBC, HMIS, IP, FP, PAC).
• Skills:
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Kindness and honesty.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Submission Guidelines

Qualified and interested candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position through the link below. The AFGA HR Department can only consider applications submitted through the official online application portal. Manual applications will not be accepted.

Link for Online Apply:
AFGA Online Application Portal

Important Notes:

1. Include your CV and cover letter in a single combined PDF file.
2. Do not attach any additional documents such as education certificates, experience letters, or other related materials.
3. Due to a high volume of applications, the AFGA HR Department will not reach out individually to each candidate. If you have not received an email or call within two weeks after the closing date, please understand that your application has not been considered.

AFGA Recruitment Process Commitment

At AFGA, we do not accept any kind of recommendation, favoritism, or discrimination during the recruitment and selection of candidates. Our process is designed to be objective and merit-based, focusing solely on the qualifications, skills, and experiences of the applicants.

We assure all candidates that their applications will be evaluated equally, without any undue influence or bias. AFGA is dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that can contribute to the organization's mission and objectives.