Background

Context

Ghor Province, located in central-western Afghanistan, remains one of the most underserved regions in terms of healthcare access. Geographic isolation, chronic poverty, climate-related disasters, and weak health infrastructure continue to limit service delivery, particularly in remote and mountainous districts.

In 2024, flash floods damaged or destroyed at least 27 health and nutrition facilities, further disrupting already fragile services. Poor road networks and seasonal access constraints severely restrict access to care, especially for women, newborns, and children.

Maternal and child health indicators remain critically high-risk. Limited availability of skilled female health workers and long distances to functioning facilities prevent timely access to antenatal, postnatal, and emergency obstetric care, increasing preventable maternal and neonatal mortality.

Malnutrition and communicable diseases such as acute watery diarrhoea, measles, and pneumonia are widespread, particularly among children under five and pregnant and lactating women, driven by food insecurity and inadequate WASH services.

Nationally, over 22.9 million people require humanitarian assistance, with 14.3 million in need of health services. Ongoing funding gaps threaten further reductions in health service coverage, disproportionately affecting hard-to-reach provinces like Ghor.

In response, the Afghanistan Green Crescent Organization (AGCO), in partnership with Amena Clinic and under AIMA oversight, implements an integrated fixed and mobile primary healthcare model aligned with national and UNICEF-supported service packages. Fixed clinics provide essential MNCH, outpatient care, nutrition, and preventive services, while mobile teams extend coverage to remote and underserved communities, ensuring continuity of care and strengthening referral linkages.

This combined approach has proven effective in increasing access, reducing delays in care, and improving early detection of complications. However, limited transportation and referral capacity remain critical gaps. A dedicated 4×4 ambulance is essential to ensure timely emergency referrals, expand outreach coverage, and strengthen the overall resilience of healthcare delivery in Ghor.

This intervention directly contributes to safeguarding the health and dignity of vulnerable populations, particularly mothers and children, while reinforcing a sustainable, community-trusted healthcare system aligned with national and international priorities.

About AGCO

The Afghanistan Green Crescent Organization (AGCO) is an officially registered Afghan non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit organization, established in 2017 as part of the International Green Crescent movement, which originated in Türkiye in 1920 and now operates in over 90 countries under the International Federation of Green Crescent (IGCF).

AGCO’s mission is to protect individuals, families, and communities from harmful practices and addictions—including tobacco, drugs, alcohol, gambling, and technology misuse—while promoting health, dignity, and resilience. In Afghanistan, AGCO has expanded its mandate to include primary healthcare services, mobile clinics, psychosocial support, disaster and emergency response, and community resilience programs.

Operating across Kabul, Kunar, and Ghor provinces, AGCO has reached tens of thousands of vulnerable families. Its emergency response capacity has been demonstrated through rapid interventions following earthquakes, natural disasters, and other crises. The organization also implements social support initiatives, including distribution of Eid toys and community outreach events, reinforcing social cohesion and providing relief and hope to affected populations. Through these integrated programs, AGCO has established itself as a trusted partner for international donors, government institutions, and local communities.

About Amena Mobile Clinic

Launched in November 2020, the Amena Mobile Clinic is a humanitarian health initiative designed to provide free, accessible, and quality healthcare to underserved populations in and around Kabul, as well as Kunar and Helmand provinces. Registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in California, USA, Amena partners with Afghan institutions to deliver essential medical services to women, children, and the elderly who otherwise lack access to healthcare.

In collaboration with AGCO and the Afghanistan Islamic Medical Association (AIMA), Amena Mobile Clinic operates as a field-based mobile service, focusing on primary healthcare, maternal and child health (MNCH), preventive care, and psychosocial support. The Clinic also integrates public health awareness and addiction-prevention messaging in alignment with the Green Crescent mission.

Between 2020 and 2024, Amena Mobile Clinic delivered over 190,000 consultations, including thousands of maternal health visits. In February 2026 alone, the Clinic sustained high-impact outreach across multiple districts, attending to hundreds of patients daily and responding to emergency situations, including earthquake-affected communities. Social initiatives such as Eid Joy distributions have further strengthened community trust, ensuring that even during crises, vulnerable children and families receive care, support, and moments of hope.

Position Details

• Title: Community Health Supervisor (Male)
• Location: Ghor Province (fixed clinic with extensive travel to communities and mobile outreach areas)
• Reports to: Project Manager
• Supervises: Clinic staff, Community Health Workers (CHWs) and supports Shura-e-Sehie
• Contract Type: Full-time
• Duration: 6 Months, with possible extension based on performance and funding
• Salary Grade: As per AGCO HR Policy

Purpose of Position

• To oversee and strengthen community health activities within the catchment areas of the fixed and mobile clinic in Ghor Province.
• To support, train, and supervise Community Health Workers (CHWs) and enhance their performance.
• To promote strong linkages between health facilities, mobile teams, and communities, improving access to essential health services.
• To support communities in identifying and addressing their priority health needs.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Capacity Building

• Support and participate in training of CHWs, including practical field-based learning.
• Provide regular on-the-job training and monthly refresher sessions to CHWs.
• Assess CHW performance and identify capacity gaps and training needs.

Supervision & Support

• Supervise and guide CHWs in planning and implementing community health activities.
• Conduct regular field visits to CHWs in their communities, including remote and hard-to-reach areas.
• Organize and lead monthly supervisory meetings with CHWs.
• Ensure timely distribution and replenishment of CHW kits and supplies.
• Promote teamwork and coordination among CHWs within the same catchment area.

Community Health Program Implementation

• Assist facility staff in planning and implementing community health programs.
• Monitor and evaluate community-based health interventions across the catchment area.
• Identify and report challenges affecting program implementation to the supervisor.
• Support integration of mobile outreach activities with community health services.

Health Information Management (HMIS)

• Organize develop the clinics monthly report and prepare them in the HMIS formats and share with AGCO HQ.
• Supervise the quality of CHW records, pictorial registers, and community maps.
• Ensure proper completion of monthly activity reports (MARs/MAARs) by CHWs.
• Consolidate community-level data and support preparation of facility-level reports.
• Assist in maintaining basic data visualization (charts/graphs) for monitoring performance.
• Support community health surveys and data collection activities when required.

Facility–Community Collaboration

• Support establishment and strengthening of community health committees (Shura-e-Sehie).
• Facilitate orientation sessions on health services and key health issues for community groups.
• Promote collaboration between CHWs, communities, and health facilities.
• Collect and communicate community feedback to clinic management.

Community Engagement & Health Promotion

• Support health education and awareness sessions on maternal health, child health, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Encourage improved health-seeking behavior among community members.
• Promote community participation in health initiatives.

Coordination & Reporting

• Provide regular reports on mobile and fixed clinics, CHW performance and community health activities.
• Coordinate closely with mobile clinic teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Report any critical issues or risks affecting community health services.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

Education

• Minimum High School graduate
• Professional qualification in health (nursing, midwifery, public health, etc.) is preferred

Experience

• Experience in community health, development programs, or health facility operations
• Previous experience supervising CHWs is an advantage
• Experience in rural or humanitarian settings preferred

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with communities and local leaders
• Basic understanding of community-based health programs
• Ability to travel extensively to remote and hard-to-reach areas
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto, and local language where applicable

Working Conditions

• Duty Station: Ghor Province with frequent field travel
• Schedule: Full-time (Saturday–Thursday), flexible for outreach
• Environment: Field-based, including remote and underserved communities

Reporting and Deliverables

Reporting

• Reports to Project Manager
• Supervises and supports CHWs

Deliverables

• Monthly CHW supervision and performance reports
• Consolidated community health data and reports
• Records of training sessions and supervisory meetings
• Community engagement and Shura-e-Sehie activity reports
• Improved functionality and performance of CHW network

1. Compliance & Accountability

• Ensure all services are delivered in line with MoPH guidelines, WHO standards, donor requirements, and AGCO policies.
• Uphold ethical medical practice and accountability to beneficiaries, especially vulnerable women and children.