Social Community Mobilizer (Only Female)

About HealthNet TPO:

HealthNet TPO is a Netherlands based not for profit, non-governmental organization founded on the principle that access to affordable quality health care is a basic human right.

In 1992 HealthNet TPO was established by ‘Doctors without Borders’ to bridge the gap between emergency aid and structural development. The organization is now the result of a merger between HealthNet International (HNI) and the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO). HNI has knowledge and experience in reinforcing healthcare systems and prevention, diagnosis and treatment of transmissible diseases. TPO is an expert in the field of psychosocial and mental health care for survivors of war and natural disasters.  HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is managed by a team of qualified Afghans and supported by a team of experts at the HQ of the organization in Holland.

HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is providing Primary Health Care, Mental Health and psychosocial services, fighting malaria and supporting Mother & Child Health Care in terms of providing training for Community Midwifes and to conduct operation research. HealthNet TPO is currently implementing projects in almost 20 provinces of Afghanistan and the major program it implements are HER (Health Emergency Response) projects in three provinces, Nutrition, Mental Health and Psychosocial, Malaria Control program, Tuberculus……. through a community system strengthening approach.

HealthNet TPO has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. HNITPO takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving HNITPO employees and Related Personnel.

Job Description:

• Identify vulnerable families eligible for assistance according to established selection criteria to be supported by the project.
• Establish working relationship with all stakeholders at the district and community level for smooth implementation of the project.
• Take active part community mobilization in consultation with WFHS in-charge and project officer based on the HNTPO policy.
• Provide support in Service Delivery Point (SDP) selection and planning.
• Be in close contact with each SDP representative and Malek to provide space for the outreach team and inform them one day before.
• Informing village/SDP residences about team existence and available services through ground walk.
• Community awareness session regard health, reproductive health and PSS response and prevention.
• Spread main messages about the following topics: hygiene, immunization, nutrition, antenatal care, post-natal care, assisted delivery, family planning, ARI, diarrhea, malaria, PSS prevention or any other relevant topics.
• Assist other relevant staff regarding follow up of Reproductive health and PSS survivors. 
• Provide required support and information to provincial management staff to ensure high quality of services delivery.
• Provide situation analysis and progress report to the Project officers whenever required or based on the needs of the project. This may also include security updates and changes occurred in the target community.
• Be in close coordination with logistic department for timely delivery of IEC and other materials.
• Organize necessary orientation for Shura members and beneficiaries on the project activities and their roles.
• Assist with outreach team with regards to the quality implementation of the project activities in the field.
• Maintain filing system for all beneficiaries and project related documents in the field and office as required.
• Identify the PSS cases and refer to nearby PSCC and WFHS for further follow and provide with specialize PSS response services

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Science from recognized university 
• Minimum3 years’ experience in community mobilization with NGOs/INGOs.
• Excellent social work and community mobilization skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team and demonstrate good organizational skills
• Preference will be given to local resident candidates and have a good reputation in the community

Submission Guideline:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their CVs along with an application letter to adminfin1.hrt@hntpo.org

Please ensure to fill out the Health Net TPO application form which is available in http://www.acbar.org/applicationform  

Please ensure to mention the position you are applying for, in the subject line of your E-mail

Incomplete applications or applications received after closing date will not be given consideration.

Submission Email:

adminfin1.hrt@hntpo.org