Technical Coordinator

About Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA)

Job Summary

Scope of Work:
The Technical Coordinator is a member of the project Management team and is responsible for the technical aspects related to the implementation of the project. S/he is responsible for the overall quality of care, continuous quality development and all training programmes. S/he in close collaboration with Project Manager oversees planning, implementation, quality control, monitoring and supervision and ensures goals set in the work plan are met on time and according to available budget. In a supervisory role the Technical Coordinator is responsible for the staff in the unit. S/he assists Project Manager in all affairs related to the Health sector and responsible for the smooth running of all Health activities in the province.

Duties & Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

Organize the health facilities in the province according to general guidelines policies and framework of the PPA.

Assist project manager in developing various reports, work plan and budget

To assist project manager in ensuring quality of the health activities in the province through regular technical follow-ups

To analyze and compile data and reports

To check and submit monthly progress reports for all health activities to project manager

To enhance the professional and managerial skills of the Health Unit staff at Provincial Health Unit

Responsible for the inter-provincial relocation and re staffing of the Health Facilities from abundant to underserved areas

Collaborate with Provincial Health Directorate and other locally active agencies to co-ordinate the Health activities

Responsible for recruitment of health personnel for different training activities

To regularly visit and supervise training centres, hospitals and clinics

To help trainers/supervisors in providing curricula for the training

Responsible for quality control of the medical equipment and material purchased

To arrange technical meetings with staff to solve upcoming problems in the field

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

Graduated from recognized university as a Medical Doctor

At least four years’ experience in health management and preferably extensive time in a managerial position within a NGO or UN organization

Sufficient responsible experience in project planning and management

Strong communication skills (written and spoken) of Pashto, Dari & English

Computer skills at operator level, especially with MS Office package

To have good supervisory, leadership, analytical and troubleshooting skills

Ability to take initiatives, and pursue work proactively without being intensively supervised

Solid knowledge of planning, budgeting and report writing

Familiar with design, evaluation and monitoring of health projects

Willing to stay and travel frequently inside the parts of Sar-e-Pul

To be an Afghan citizen

Submission Guideline

Application Procedures:
 Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience;
 To apply online please send your application / CV to vacancies@sca.org.af
 Candidates may also submit applications by letter (hard copy) submitted directly to the SCA HRM Unit in either Kabul, Ghazni, Kunduz, Wardak, Taloqan, Mazar-e-Sharif, Sar-e-Pul, Samangan, Laghman or Jalalabad;
 Academic certificates or references need not be submitted with the application. These will be requested if the candidate is called for interview.
 Only short-listed candidates will be informed for written test and interview.
Office add:
Swedish Committee for Afghanistan, Jalalabad Main Road, Paktia Kot, after UNO Education Press Kabul
Postal address: Central P.O. Box 5017, Kabul City
Phone: 0799-316 367, 075-202 3568
E-mail: vacancies@sca.org.af
Web site: www.swedishcommittee.org

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