About IRC International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC opened the country program in Afghanistan in 1988. Our programs span the range from humanitarian relief to early recovery and development activities, focusing on child protection, education, economic wellbeing, health, and power. The IRC works in 10 provinces throughout Afghanistan, among which some of the most security volatile, and employs over 1000 staff.

Compliance with Policies:

• Compliance with the IRC WAY (our standards for professional conduct) is a responsibility shared by all involved in delivering on the IRC’s mission. We must abide by the IRC Way and Safeguarding Policies all the time. 
• The IRC has zero tolerance approach to the IRC Code of Conduct including safeguarding violations being committed by its staff, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, suppliers, vendors, sub-grantees/partners, implementing partners or any other associate.

Job Description: Health Worker

Key Responsibilities

• Professional Conduct:
  Treat clinic personnel and patients with respect, honoring the culture and traditions of the community.
• Program Implementation:
  Execute and apply new development programs effectively.
• Training Participation:
  Participate in training sessions and transfer knowledge to other health center staff according to the training plan.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Adhere to duties and comply with medical regulations established at the health center.
• Service Delivery:
  Responsible for implementing exemption services according to the fixed (outreach) session schedules for target groups.
• National Guidelines Awareness:
  Stay informed about new national guidelines related to EPI programs.
• Cold Chain Management:
  Maintain strict adherence to cold chain protocols and monitor refrigerator temperatures according to EPI standards.
• Community Service Enhancement:
  Strengthen exemption services in the community for target groups through fixed centers and outreach programs.
• Accurate Activity Registration:
  Ensure accurate registration of activities at fixed and outreach centers, prepare monthly reports, and provide necessary data for HMIS reporting.
• Outreach Programs Coordination:
  Organize outreach programs and participate in NIDs campaigns.
• Vaccine Management:
  Safeguard vaccines and related equipment, adhering to infection prevention standards.
• Health Education:
  Participate in collective and individual health education processes, delivering essential health messages to clients and within the community.
• EPI Program Promotion:
  Encourage and motivate the community to participate in the EPI program.
• Trust Building:
  Foster a positive and trusting environment with clients.
• Collaboration:
  Work collaboratively with other departments within the health center.
• Community Programs Participation:
  Actively participate in community-based programs and collaborate with community health workers.
• Professional Development:
  Enhance professional knowledge through daily study of national exemption guidelines.
• Monthly Reporting:
  Provide monthly reports on stock, consumption, and requests for the health center regarding vaccinations.
• Supervisory Compliance:
  Follow the directives of supervisors and comply with any official duties assigned.
• Patient Registration Support:
  Assist in the registration and filling of IMCI cards for patients.
• Disease Reporting:
  Responsible for reporting EPI-targeted diseases and adverse events following vaccination.
• Quality Standards Implementation:
  Actively participate in implementing new standards for quality improvement.

Job Requirements

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Completion of a three-month basic EPI training and a 21-day EPI refresher training.
• Relevant work experience: A vaccination certificate is sufficient.
• Proficiency in the official languages of the country (Pashto and Dari).

Submission Guidelines

For IRC-Afghanistan Internal Candidates:

• The IRC encourages employees to remain in a position for at least one year and be in good standing before applying for another position within the organization. Employees interested in a vacant position must inform their supervisor in advance before applying.
• However, while one year is the standard, there is flexibility for IRC employees who have worked in their current position for at least six months or more, allowing them to compete for opportunities within the organization.

Application Process:

All qualified candidates are requested to open the following link and follow the instructions:
Application Link

Note: Applications received without using the provided link and/or online system will be disqualified.

Contact Information:

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and subsequent interviews. If you are not contacted within TWO to FOUR WEEKS after the closing date, please understand that your application has not been successful.

IRC Afghanistan Country Office:
Qala-e-Fathullah, Street # 3, District 10, Old UNOCHA Office, Beside Fatemia Mosque.