Recorder

HealthNet TPO is a Netherlands based not for profit, non-governmental organization founded on the principle that access to affordable quality health care is a basic human right.

In 1992 HealthNet TPO was established by ‘Doctors without Borders’ to bridge the gap between emergency aid and structural development. The organization is now the result of a merger between HealthNet International (HNI) and the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO). HNI has knowledge and experience in reinforcing healthcare systems and prevention, diagnosis and treatment of transmissible diseases. TPO is an expert in the field of psychosocial and mental health care for survivors of war and natural disasters.  HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is managed by a team of qualified Afghans and supported by a team of experts at the HQ of the organization in Holland.

HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is providing Primary Health Care, Mental Health and psychosocial services, fighting malaria and supporting Mother & Child Health Care in terms of providing training for Community Midwifes and to conduct operation research. HealthNet TPO is currently implementing projects in almost 20 provinces of Afghanistan and the major program it implements are HER (Health Emergency Response) projects in three provinces, Nutrition, Mental Health and Psychosocial, Malaria Control program, Tuberculous....... through a community system strengthening approach.

HealthNet TPO has zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. HNITPO takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving HNITPO employees and Related Personnel

General Requirements/Responsibilities:

·       Recorders must be able to read and write well, and have excellent attention to detail.

·       Fluency in the local language

·       Working knowledge of English language

·       know how to interact well with residents of rural communities and understand the importance of greetings.

·       Good interpersonal communication with community leaders and residents

·       Be physically fit and able to walk long distances and work long hours in the field.

·       Must have prior experience with smartphones.

·       Field experience in data collection and data entry is useful.

·       Be able to use android and be familiar with data collection tools, ODK

Specific Requirements/Responsibilities:

·       Obtain consent from the head of household and eligible participants before data collection.

·       Enter required information (recorder ID, cluster ID, age, sex, household ID, etc.) accurately into the Tropical data application.

·       Record household and members’ information accurately.

·       Ensure that GPS coordinates are captured correctly.

·       Complete the cluster form then household form after selecting of a household.

·       Recording of the WASH data in the household questionnaire and trachoma grading data in the resident questionnaire.

·       At the end of each day, follow the absentees and complete the absent return questionnaire

·       Help the grader to follow the sequence of the questionnaire and to not miss any part of it.

·       Write additional comments in the relevant sections if needed.

·       Observe and verify the WASH facilities based on questionnaire and ensure data quality and validity.

·       Ensure full charge and extra power source for the mobile phone charging to prevent obstacles in the data entry and teamwork.

·       Proper maintenance and safety of the data entry tools.

·       At the end of each interview/grading, ensure that all questions are answered and recorded properly.

·       Support grader and DBS collector to ensure teamwork in the field.

·       Timely report and share the data collection technical problem with team leader/supervisor.

·       Ensure data security, privacy, and integrity of the clients. The data must not be shared with any outsider.

·       At the end of each day submit all verified and saved forms to the Tropical Data System

·       Participate in all required training sessions, simulation exercises, and daily debriefings.

·       Comply with infection prevention and control measures and other safety protocols during fieldwork.

• MD, Assistant Doctor, Nurse graduated from an accredited university.
• Or Eye Technician, Optometrist graduated from an accredited university.
• Good computer skills, particularly MS. Office. 
• Having Experince in using Kobo or any other data collection tools.  

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their CVs along with an application letter to recruitment.kabul@hntpo.org

Please ensure to fill out the Health Net TPO application form which is available in http://www.acbar.org/applicationform  

Please ensure to mention the position you are applying for, in the subject line of your E-mail

Incomplete applications or applications received after closing date will not be given consideration.