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Health Experts Afghanistan (consultants)

Cordaid’s Healthcare Unit is looking for
Health Experts
The Cordaid Healthcare Unit in Afghanistan aims at providing affordable and accessible healthcare to Afghans. The Cordaid Healthcare Unit in Afghanistan has submitted an EOI to embark in a process of training community female nurses through Community Health Nursing Project in 4 provinces of Afghanistan.  The process has been initiated by Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan. Thus Cordaid is looking for national experts to be part of it CHNE project if awarded
We are looking for following experts
  1. CHNEP Programme Coordinator (1 position) based in Kabul Office
  2. CHNEP Course Coordinator (4 positions ,female)
Short summary of the CHNE Program Coordinator Job: While based in Cordaid Kabul Office, is responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of CHNE projects. S/he provides technical and managerial support to all CNHE projects in the provinces. Links CHNE schools with Cordaid office, MoPH and the donor. Travel frequently to the fields, provides coaching and technical support the schools as well ensuring that budget and activities are implemented with high quality
Short summary of CHNE Course Coordinator job. The CHNE Program Coordinator is expected to assist to Implement Community Health Nurse Education (CHNE) in close communication and coordination with the related Provincial Committees. S/he should ensure that eligible participants are selected for the training courses through coordination with concerned agencies. Preparing training progress reports and other required reports on due time according to donor requirements. Attending meeting with PHD, representative of donors and other stakeholders and to ensure availability of the training material and other logistic support including accommodation, transportation to the Community Nursing Program students and trainers are part of core tasks. S/he has also to ensure that the financial aspects of the Program are proceeding are as per the planned budget.
Job Requirements for CHNE Program and Course Coordinator Positions:
  • Minimum of a bachelor  degree in nursing or in health management
  • For Programme Coordinator, at least 5 years’ experience in implementing Community Nursing or Community Midwifery or similar projects.
  • For Course Coordinators at least 5 years’ experience in implementing Community Nursing or Community Midwifery or similar projects
  • Good computer knowledge is required [MS. Word and Excel]
  • Experienced in working with NGOs, or Ministry of Public Health
  • Expertise in Women’s Health, Health System Strengthening,
  • Familiar with M&E systems in developing countries;
  • Experienced in capacity building and training;
  • Strong analytical skills;
  • Excellent management and planning know-how;
  • Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills;
  • Fluency in English language is required
  • Willingness and ability to live in remote locations with basic facilities.
  1. Finance Manager ( 4 positions, both male and female can apply)
Short summary of the job: A member of the Senior Management Team, the Chief Finance and Procurement Officer will oversee the financial management of AKHS. This includes oversight, improvement and establishment of systems and procedures, cash management and control, procurement, grants and subcontract management, budget preparation, and accounting. The position will also be responsible for managing, training and mentoring finance staff. The Chief Finance and Procurement Officer will work closely with Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan and AKHS head office to ensure compliance and effective and proactive fiscal management of programs and sub-grants
Requirements
  • Degree in finance
  • At least 3 years working in the finance sector, preferably with government or NGOs
  • Good computer knowledge is required [MS. Word and Excel]
  • Experienced in working with NGOs, or Ministry of Public Health
  • Expertise in Women’s Health, Health System Strengthening,
  • Familiar with M&E systems in developing countries;
  • Experienced in capacity building and training;
  • Strong analytical skills;
  • Excellent management and planning know-how;
  • Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills;
  • Fluency in English language is required
  • Willingness and ability to live in remote locations with basic facilities.
More information
If you are interested in being part of our consultants’ database and you meet the requirements, please send your application (in World Bank format) before 20 September 2013 to BDMHealthcare@cordaid.nl
If you have any questions, please send an email to BDMHealthcare@cordaid.nl.
For more information about Cordaid visit our website: www.cordaid.org.