Job Description

The purpose of hiring the Technical Coordinator is to provide technical support for the frontline field epidemiology training program (FETP) in Afghanistan. Mostly, the quality of the programs should be enhanced, and residents should be supported to perform their fieldwork successfully.

The Technical Coordinator will work under the supervision of the FETP Technical Advisor, who will manage and evaluate all tasks necessary for completing the assignment. The consultant will submit all technical deliverables to GHD Workforce Capacity Team Leader, after being reviewed by the Technical Advisor. 

Scope of Work

Tasks, activities, duties and responsibilities include: 

1. 1. Work closely with the Afghanistan FETP Technical Advisor to develop work plans, implement, and coordinate the FETP residents’ class and fieldwork.
   2. Coordinate with instructors, facilitators, field supervisors, and mentors to implement FETP training activities and maintain their cooperation with the program.
   3. Work with NEOC, ANPHI, and other relevant departments within the ministry to maintain their cooperation with the program and ensure data availability for the trainees, mentors, and field supervisors.
   4. Prepare and submit all reports required by EMPHNET.
   5. Attending regular and ad hoc calls and meetings to report on activity progress with EMPHNET.
   6. Support the facilitation of didactic training workshops for the frontline FETP cohort.
   7. Facilitate and coordinate the participation of residents in Polio and VPDs surveillance and response activities as well as relevant public health events.
   8. Coordinate and manage the work of the residents in the field.
   9. Assist the technical advisor of FETP in development of technical FETP documents for the country.
   10. Provide assistance in updating the existing training curricula and supporting the development of training modules.
   11. Translate documents and training materials into the local language required for the AFETP program.
   12. Supervise, manage, assign duties, and monitor the performance of administrative and support staff.
   13. Manage administrative and financial functions in coordination with the technical advisor of the program.
   14. Develop activity description and estimated budget for related activities and later review, rectify, and approve administrative and financial documents to be submitted to EMPHNET.
   15. Assist AFETP technical advisor whenever required and perform other relevant duties as assigned.
   16. Collaborate with other GHD Afghanistan activities when appropriate.
   17. Closely collaborate with the CDC Polio Eradication team focal points and GHD FETP team in Amman
   18. Assist with any other duties as may be required

Job Specification

Education and Specialization

• Familiarity with the Afghanistan FETP, specifically for frontline workers
• Graduate of the FETP program (highly desired but not required).
  

Experience Required

• Minimum Years of Experience Required: Five years. 
• Experience Field: three years
• Other Related Experience: Graduate of FETP (highly desired but not required) 

Functional Competencies Required

1. Experience working on routine immunization programs including polio
2. Familiarity with the work of the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) and the National Public Health institute (AFNPHI)
3. Experience preparing and managing budget.
4. Familiarity with the Afghanistan Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP), specifically for frontline workers

Behavioral Competencies Required

1. A team player
2. Good communication skills
3. Good time management skills
4. Proven management, organizational, monitoring, and coordination skills

Level of Effort: Full time

Period of Performance: 12 months

Start Date: TBD

End Date: TBD

Career Level: Mid level

Job Role: Technical- FETP Technical Coordinator 

Job Location: Afghanistan

Posting Date: July 9, 2024 

Closing Date: July 18, 2024