Position: Health Supervisor
About Union Aid
Union Aid is a non-governmental organisation, registered under Societies Act 1860 in 2012. Union Aid was established by Dr. Toryalay Nassery and initiated its activities in health sector after its establishment in 1979 that formally commenced from 1980 with the prior permission from Ministry of SAFRON, Government of Pakistan. Union Aid is actively providing health care services, education, scholarships, vocational training and family support programs.
| 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