Midwife

Afghan Family Guidance Association (AFGA) is an Afghan non-governmental, not-for-profit and non-political organization established in 1968. Alongside the Ministry of Public Health, AFGA has been working in the field of Reproductive Health since its inception. AFGA is a fully accredited member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and an important partner of UNFPA.

A committed team of more than 600 experts are working in 11 provinces of Afghanistan to achieve AFGA goals and objectives. AFGA provides health services to the most vulnerable and hard to reach communities through over 140 service delivery points.  

About Hospital:

AFGA  establishment 20-bed hospital in Kabul, aimed at providing quality Reproductive Health services to mothers and newborns. The hospital is fully equipped with modern medical equipment, facilities and staffed by experts.

As part of a long-term development plan, hospital services will continuously expand, serving as the central hub for AFGA outreach and small Service Delivery Points (SDPs) to refer patients needing advanced care. The hospital  adhere to national and international standards for patient safety and quality service, ensuring it meets the needs of target communities.

Ø Provide prenatal care to mothers, including conducting routine checkups, ordering and interpreting lab tests, and monitoring the health and development of the fetus with consultation of the gynecologist.
Ø Provide normal deliveries and provision of family guidance services to the patients who come to the hospital.
Ø Follow up of services to patients such as vital signs and follow up of order of doctor and dressing of the patients.
Ø Provide postpartum care, including monitoring the mother's recovery, providing breastfeeding support, and assessing the health of the newborn.
Ø Identify and respond to any complications or high-risk situations during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, and work collaboratively with obstetricians when needed.
Ø Educate and counsel patients on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, family planning, and other women's health topics.
Ø Maintain detailed and accurate medical records for all patients according to HMIS tools.
Ø Collaborate with the broader healthcare team, including nurses, pediatricians, and social workers, to coordinate comprehensive care.
Ø Potentially perform some outpatient procedures like cervical exams and collecting lab specimens.
Ø Collection of data and information of patients in IPD and OPD who are under the follow up
Ø Active participation for planning of capacity building in hospital
Ø Perform night duty according to the night duty schedule
Ø Obey all rules and disciplines of hospital
Ø Participate in the morning reports
Ø Perform all other official duties given by the hospital
Ø Participate in implementation of all standards especially in gynecology
Ø Participate in evaluation of all standards and prepare action plan for improvement of the standards

§ Graduated from recognized midwifery institute

§ Should have 3-5 years of working experience as a practicing midwife, providing care during antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn periods

§ Experience of working in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred

§ Should receive the (BEmNOC, CmNOC, NBC, HMIS, IP, FP, PAC) trainings.

§ Having effective communication and interpersonal skills

§ To be kind and honest

Ability to work in a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

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Ø Respect all rules and regulations of the AFGA and adhere safeguarding policy

Ø She will report to nursing manager

Qualified & interested candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position through the below-mentioned link. The AFGA HR Department can only consider applications submitted through the official online application portal. Manual applications will not be accepted. When submitting your application, please ensure that you include your CV and cover letter in a single combined PDF file. Do not attach any additional documents such as education certificates, experience letters, or other related materials

Due to a high volume of applications received, the AFGA HR Department is will not be able to reach out individually to each candidate. If you have not received an email or call within two weeks after the closing date from the AFGA HR Department, please understand that your application has not been considered for this particular opening at this time.

http://hrmis.afga.org.af/Applicant/Apply/AFGA_72606229

AFGA Recruitment Process Commitment

At AFGA, we do not accept any kind of recommendation, favoritism, or discrimination during the recruitment and selection of candidates. Our process is designed to be objective and merit-based, focusing solely on the qualifications, skills, and experiences of the applicants.

We want to assure all candidates that their applications will be evaluated equally, without any undue influence or bias. AFGA is dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that can contribute to the organization's mission and objectives.