Position: Health Supervisor
About Union Aid
Union Aid (UA) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political humanitarian and development organization established by Dr. Toryalay Nassery (an Afghan scholar) in July 1979 in Peshawar, Pakistan. It was formed in response to the influx of refugees from Afghanistan and was the first/pioneer organization to serve the Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Union Aid implemented its activities mainly in refugee camps that later became villages, which was one of the biggest refugee camps in the world at that time. UA initiated its activities in Afghanistan in the 1981 and gradually expanded its services all over Afghanistan. UA started its activities with two doctors and two paramedical staff that gradually expanded to various programs, including:
Health Care & Nutrition: Establishment and management of hospitals and clinics, maternal and child health services, nutrition programs, family planning, as well as full sponsorship and specialized treatment of patients in European countries including Germany, Spain and Italy.
Food Security: Distribution of food items throughout the country.
Education: Literacy initiatives, school management, scholarships for students, and teacher training programs.
Livelihoods & Vocational Skills: Technical training, handicraft production, and employment generation activities to strengthen self-reliance.
WASH & Shelter: Provision of clean drinking water, sanitation facilities, hygiene promotion, and emergency shelters.
Emergency Response: Life-saving interventions including food and non-food distributions, winter relief packages, and rapid health responses during crises.
Agriculture & Environment: Tree plantation and afforestation initiatives to support sustainability and environmental resilience.
Protection: Women empowerment projects, orphanage centers, and demining project.
Cash Assistance: Continuous financial support for needy families and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
| Job Location: | Herat |
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| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Category: | Nonprofit-Social Services |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | As per scale |
| Vacancy Number: | UA-69/AFV-H/Herat/2023/HS |
| No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
| City: | Herat |
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| Organization: | Union Aid |
| Years of Experience: | Three years |
| Contract Duration: | One year - extendable |
| Gender: | Male |
| Education: | Medical degree (MD) and a valid medical license to practice in Afghanistan |
| Close date: | 2023-11-12 |
Job Description:
Health Supervisor for the Primary Healthcare Services, will play a vital role in ensuring the successful implementation of healthcare services. He will be responsible for the overall management of the project at the provincial level, supervising technical aspects of the project, including referral services, medicine and medical supply, reporting, and provision of feedback.
Responsibilities:
- Led the technical implementation of the PHC Project.
- Collaborate with project managers to develop and execute detailed work plans.
- Coordinate the procurement, storage, and distribution of medical supplies and medicines.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Establish and maintain a system for patient referrals to higher-level healthcare facilities.
- Monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of referral processes.
- Identify training needs among healthcare staff and develop training programs.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project team members.
- Implement quality control mechanisms to ensure the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.
- Conduct regular monitoring and supervision to identify areas for improvement.
- Maintain accurate records and data related to project activities.
- Collecting reports, review and providing feedback to HFs
- Prepare and submit reports on project progress and technical aspects.
- Foster strong relationships with local healthcare providers, government authorities, and community leaders.
- Represent the organization in technical discussions and meetings.
- Any other tasks assigned by his supervisor.
Job Requirements:
- Medical degree (MD) and a valid medical license to practice in Afghanistan.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare project management.
- Strong knowledge of primary healthcare principles and practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in challenging and resource-constrained environments.
- Proficiency in relevant software and data management tools.
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken); knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
Submission Guideline:
- Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number on the subject line of your email.
- Aplications received after the closing date will not be considered
- ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Submission Email:
hr@unionaid.org