Afghan Family Guidance Association (AFGA) is an Afghan non-governmental, not-for-profit, and non-political organization established in 1968. AFGA has been working in the field of Reproductive health and Rights since its inception and has recently become an associate member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).

AFGA activities were suspended due to war and conflict in the country for ten years (1992-2002) and resumed its activities in 2002 with financial support from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).

IPPF is an alliance of 151 family planning associations known as Member Associations which has projects in over 180 countries. IPPF continues to be the largest civil society provider of reproductive health information and services in the world.

The Community Outreach Midwife provides individual counseling to females and adolescents, contraceptive methods, pregnancy testing, and appropriate referrals. The Outreach Midwives also provide information to clients about Family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention, violence prevention, and intervention.

Job Description:

• Delivering counseling and quality Sexual and Reproductive Health services including family planning, HIV/AIDS, STI, post-abortion counseling, cervical and breast cancer screening and counseling, etc.
• Providing appropriate supervision and advanced care to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period.
• Performing deliveries and taking care of the mother and newborn babies at the community level.
• As per the principles of basic emergency obstetric care, manage complications in pregnancy and childbirth.
• Considering Infection Prevention measures during the deliveries & organizing standard ANC/PNC visits to targeted areas.
• Consulting and educating women, family, and community in areas of Health including mother and newborn health.
• Managing Eclampsia and Preeclampsia (screening, treatment, and referrals).
• Administering Postpartum Hemorrhage by the distribution of Misoprostol.
• Offering postpartum family planning counseling and services.
• Referring to postpartum complications when needed.
• Conducting screening of pregnant women for danger signs of pregnancy.
• Delivering comprehensive counseling for all FP methods, distribution of short-term family planning methods, and IEC and BCC materials.
• Delivering short-term family planning methods to the clients.
• We are developing an effective referral system for long-acting family planning methods.
• Conducting the PNC visit within 48 hours after delivery and providing them with the necessary Family planning methods.
• We are providing information and education on Self-care.
• Facilitating an enabling environment for a comprehensive referral pathway in the event of any complication in delivery.
• Rising awareness among the women during their household visits and social assemblies to increase demand for services.
• Providing instant newborn care focusing on airway, warmth, and breastfeeding.
• They are delivering emergency measures for newborn resuscitation.
• Providing daily newborn care, including physical examination, taking care of the umbilical cord, immunization, etc.
• Performing administrative tasks such as patient caring, recording, and reporting of data, and coordination of specific educational or outreach programs.
• Ensure proper Data recording and reporting system.
• Preparing & submitting monthly reports to the Line Manager or Project Focal Point.

• At least to be graduated from midwifery institute (2 years).
• Bachelor of Midwifery Faculty is desirable.
• At least 2 years of related working experience
• Confident in fieldwork and service delivery to the field/community level.
• Fluency in local languages and Basic understanding of the English language.
• Sound communication skills and ability to interact successfully with community and clients.
• Having Family planning knowledge (counseling and methods)
• Familiarity with the use of smart devices such as tablets & smartphones.

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by referring to the below link. In addition, they can also attach their CV and cover letters to the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.