Position Title: Health and Nutrition Officer
2026-04-25        Jawzjan       Full Time        19
Job Location: Jawzjan
Nationality: National
Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per AWRO Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: AWRO-AHF-39214-A8
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Sheberghan and 5 districts
Organization: AWRO, Afghan Women’s Rights Organization
Years of Experience: At least 2 years of Working experience in relevant field
Contract Duration: 7 months
Gender: Female
Education: Diploma degree in Medical, Nursing or Nutrition or related field
Close date: 2026-04-25

About AWRO, Afghan Women’s Rights Organization:

About Afghan Women Rights Organization (AWRO):

Afghan Women Rights Organization (AWRO) is a national, non-profit, non-political organization working to promote the rights and well-being of Afghan vulnerable populations through initiatives in livelihoods, health, nutrition, education, food security, and other humanitarian responses. AWRO has successfully implemented multiple humanitarian projects across Afghanistan, with a strong focus on community engagement, inclusion, and sustainability.

Job Descriptions:

Job Description:


AWRO is seeking a Full-time Health and Nutrition Officer to further strengthen the implementation of the Project in Jawzjan province. Assistant The Health and Nutrition Officer plays a central role in ensuring that project activities translate into real health and nutrition improvements for beneficiaries. Their tasks usually combine technical implementation, supervision, coordination, and monitoring.

TOR:

The Health and Nutrition Officer will be responsible for the following tasks, but not limited to:

  • Assist in the coordination and management of Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNTs).
  • Support screening and referral of malnutrition cases in coordination with CHWs and health teams.
  • Manage and provide guidance to the Health and Nutrition Extenders (HNEs) on nutrition assessments, healthcare service delivery, and malnutrition management.
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager in planning and implementing all nutrition and health-related activities.
  • Collect, compile, and update field-level data and reports related to health and nutrition interventions.
  • Support and provide technical advice to field teams, ensuring adherence to project objectives and standards.
  • Draft timely and accurate health and nutrition reports for submission to the Project Manager and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Collect and analyze health and nutrition data to identify trends, gaps, and needs for program adjustment.
  • Lead and manage community sensitization and awareness campaigns focusing on health and nutrition practices.
  • Any other tasks or jobs as assigned by the project manager

 

Job Requirements:

Job Requirements:

  • Diploma degree in Medical, Nursing or Nutrition or related field
  • At least 2 years of experience as Nutrition and Health Officer experience in NGO or humanitarian projects
  • Good knowledge of maternal and child health and nutrition, community-based management of acute malnutrition, IYCF, and health and hygiene promotion
  • Familiarity with national health guidelines and humanitarian standards
  • Ability to design and deliver health and nutrition education and awareness sessions
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good team management skills
  • Strong understanding of gender, protection, do-no-harm, and GBV principles
Submission Guidelines:

Submission Guideline:

Interested and qualified FEMALE candidates are encouraged to submit their updated CV and a cover letter as a single Word document, clearly stating the position title and vacancy number (Health and Nutrition Officer – AWRO-AHF-39214-A8) in the subject line, Applications without this subject line will not be considered for the next step of the recruitment process. To Email: hr@awro.org.af

Submission Email:

hr@awro.org.af

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