Center Supervisor

About INTERSOS:

INTERSOS is an Italian non-profit humanitarian aid organisation that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992 , its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected. INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world’s poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure.

Job Description:

Under the guidance of the Protection Activity Manager, of the Project Manager and of the Protection Coordinator, to lead the establishment and running of a Family Protection Center in Qalat Provincial Hospital.

Represent INTERSOS at meetings with PHD, Provincial hospitals authorities, BPHS/EPHS implementer, protection NGOs, AHIRC, Police, prosecutors and judges and sharing information and providing feedback when requested.

Ensure quality and on-time submission of progress reports to Protection Activity Manager and other stakeholder, as requested (e.g. hospital leadership, GBV sub-cluster meetings)

Participate in training and workshops as trainer, when needed.

Report on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to immediate supervisor.

Attend all relevant meetings/workshops requested by supervisor.

Ensure strict adherence to guidelines and procedures laid out in the SOP for Health Sector Response to GBV by the FPC team.

Manage and oversee routine day to day activities of FPC

Undertake regular follow up of cases entering FPC with team members

Set up and maintain the necessary procedures to diminish the security risks for all service providers visiting and/or working at FPC

Maintain an attitude of respect and support toward FPC clients.

Ensure adherence of the FPC activities to INTERSOS and donor’s administrative rules and regulations (including confidentiality);

Perform any other task not here listed and necessary for the implementation of the project activities or the mission programme as requested by the Protection Activity Manager, Project Manager and Technical Coordinators.

Job Requirements:

Essential

University degree in health or related field

Minimum 3 years professional experience in the health sector (i.e. as doctor, midwife, nurse)

Of which, minimum 2 years professional experience in humanitarian sector, preferably with local or international NGOs

Strong understanding of the Afghanistan crisis;

Previous experience in staff management and administration

Availability to be based for 4 to 5 days per week in the center location (Qalat City, Zabul Province) to ensure the smooth implementation of activities

Strong organizational, reporting, communication and interpersonal skills

Stress-resilient, able to cope with deadlines and complex problems

Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision

Good writing skills and computer literacy

Fluency in Pashto and Dari, and working knowledge of English (spoken and written), is mandatory

Desirable

Previous experience in the management/coordination of community centers

Previous experience in working in humanitarian emergency projects

Submission Guideline:

Please submit your updated profile and cover letter to jobs.afghanistan@intersos.org and clearly write the job title and vacancy number in the subject line of your application. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written test/interview.

Applications without subject line will not be entertained.

Submission Email:

jobs.afghanistan@intersos.org