CBHC Officer

Afghanistan Relief and Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO) is a national, non-profit development organization established in 2017 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan (Registration No. 4190). ARSDO has a strong grassroots presence and extensive experience in designing and implementing community-based development and humanitarian interventions across Afghanistan.

ARSDO works through a three-pronged strategy: 1. Community Organization and Inclusion: Strengthening grassroots community institutions with a strong focus on inclusion of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children. 2. Capacity Strengthening: Enhancing the knowledge, skills, and capacities of local communities to actively participate as co-implementers in addressing existing and emerging social, economic, and humanitarian challenges. 3. Advocacy and Policy Engagement: Advocating for improved justice, policy reforms, and the development of laws and strategies to combat social, economic, and rights-based challenges at local, national, and international levels.

ARSDO implements multi-sectoral programs including Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Humanitarian Response, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Construction, combining advocacy with quality service delivery.

CBHC Officer is responsible for the implementation and supervision of the Community-Based Health Care (CBHC) program, ensuring effective functioning of CHWs and Health Shuras.

Key Responsibilities

1- Coordinate CBHC activities in line with BPHS guidelines.

2- Supervise CHWs and provide capacity building and regular feedback.

3- Support Health Shuras and promote community engagement in health promotion.

4- Monitor CBHC data, CHW reports, and ensure timely submission to Cluster Manager.

5- Strengthen linkages between community and health facilities.

Qualifications

1- Bachelor’s in Public Health, Nursing, or relevant field.

2- Five years of experience in community health programs.

3- Strong communication and community mobilization skills.

4- Fluent in Pashto and Dari; English preferred as well as Nuristan local languages will be a plus point.

PSEA

The ARSDO maintains a strict policy of zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA). All employees are required to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and respect. Any violation of these principles will be subject to disciplinary action, and staff are encouraged to report concerns through established reporting channels.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their applications the instructions below:

Through link: https://forms.gle/LJVErZkAy1kkWPo56

Required documents

Updated CV

Cover letter (briefly explaining suitability for the position)

File format

Documents must be submitted in PDF and word format

Application deadline

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.