JOB DESCRIPTION

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world”s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world”s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you”re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Main Purpose of the Job:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Health Manager, the primary responsibility of this position is to supervise the delivery of comprehensive primary health care services in IRC-supported health facilities in the East region. The role will specifically oversee service delivery in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), primary health care, vaccination, and Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE). In addition, the incumbent will represent IRC in relevant coordination meetings and forums at regional and provincial levels to strengthen collaboration, promote integration, and ensure alignment with national health priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project implementation and Service Delivery

The role is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation and delivery of essential health services, including NCDs, communicable diseases, RMNCH, EPI, IMNCI, mental health, IPC, Pharma and RCCE, in alignment with BPHS guidelines. This includes conducting regular visits to supported service delivery points to monitor quality, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with standards. The position also plays a key role in promoting cross-sectoral integration, ensuring that nutrition, primary health care, mental health, and WASH interventions are effectively coordinated to deliver comprehensive and holistic services.

Capacity Building

The role involves providing technical backstopping and on-the-job supportive supervision to healthcare service providers, ensuring that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to deliver quality care. It also requires actively engaging service providers to strengthen adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) standards and to promote proper implementation of referral protocols for improved service continuity and patient outcomes.

Coordination and representation

The position is responsible for actively participating in provincial and district-level coordination meetings and maintaining strong liaison with local health communities and health shuras to strengthen collaboration and accountability. The role also includes representing IRC in health cluster and other relevant coordination meetings as required, while supporting cross-sectoral coordination, particularly with the Protection sector, to ensure effective integration and delivery of services.

Monitoring and reporting

The position will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reporting through established lines of accountability. The role reports directly to the Provincial Health Manager, with technical reporting lines to the RCCE Manager, MHPSS Manager, and RH Manager, ensuring that programmatic and technical aspects are consistently monitored, documented, and communicated for effective decision-making.

Qualification and Requirements:

• Medical Doctor (MD) with professional qualifications and experience in primary healthcare, including the ability to conduct technical training.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of proven experience in integrated primary healthcare programming.
• Highly self-motivated, with strong interpersonal and persuasion skills, the ability to build and maintain effective relationships, and capable of working independently with initiative.
• Enthusiastic and able to travel within the region, as well as to other regions for training and assignments.
• Strong communication and reporting skills; fluency in Pashto, Dari, and English; computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Access, Internet) is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, professionally, and respectfully with colleagues and communities across diverse nationalities, ethnicities, genders, religions, and cultural backgrounds.

Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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