Health Educator Support Intern (Subject to Donor Funding)

Location: Balkh, Herat, Kabul, Nangarhar

Activation Date: 05 February 2026

Closing Date: 15 February 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: As per MSI Afghanistan Salary Scale

Contract Duration: 3 Months

Vacancy Number: MSIA-364-2026

Gender: Female

No. of Positions: 20

Education: Diploma in Midwifery, Public Health, or related field

Organization: MSI Reproductive Choices Afghanistan (MSIA)

 

About MSI Reproductive Choices Afghanistan (MSIA):

 

MSI Reproductive Choices Afghanistan (MSIA) is a branch of MSI, a global non-profit organization headquartered in London, UK. Established in 2002, MSIA works to improve the health and well-being of Afghan women by providing high-quality, client-centered healthcare services focused on maternal, child, and reproductive health. Our mission is to reduce maternal mortality and enhance the quality of life for Afghan women and their families across Afghanistan.

 

MSIA operates in 18 provinces, including Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Jawzjan, Faryab, Nangarhar, Helmand, Kandahar, Baghlan, Kunduz, Badakhshan, Takhar, Samangan, Kapisa, Farah, Ghor, Bamiyan, and Paktia, in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan.

 

Job Description:

 

Key Responsibilities:

As a Health Educator Support Intern, you will support the Health Educator in delivering health education and assisting with the management of clients. Your role will include:

 

Assisting health educators and medical professionals in daily operations.

 

Supporting health educators in educating clients on various topics such as family planning, maternal and child health, nutrition, hygiene, adolescent health, and disease prevention.

 

Providing information to clients to help them make informed health decisions.

 

Using a variety of methods such as posters, talks, and demonstrations to encourage healthy behaviors.

 

Distributing and explaining health information materials like brochures and flipcharts.

 

Guiding clients to relevant service providers.

 

Recording and reporting health education sessions, attendance, and client concerns.

 

 

Job Requirements:

 

Qualifications:

 

Diploma in Midwifery, Public Health, or a related field.

 

Strong understanding of the healthcare system in Afghanistan.

 

Excellent communication skills in Dari and English (both written and oral).

 

Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

 

 

Experience:

 

No prior experience required.

 

 

Skills:

 

Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

 

Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to make public presentations.

 

Ability to work collaboratively in team settings.

 

Client-focused approach with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.

 

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

 

Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

 

 

Attitude/Values:

 

Commitment to MSIA’s mission, vision, and goals.

 

Friendly, team-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven.

 

Honest, reliable, and committed to maintaining confidentiality.

 

 

Safeguarding:

 

At MSI Afghanistan, we place human dignity at the heart of our relief and development work. We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups, especially marginalized women, children, and those at risk of sexual exploitation or abuse. MSI Afghanistan enforces a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, and takes all concerns seriously.

 

All employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and screening checks. By applying, candidates confirm understanding of these recruitment procedures.

 

How to Apply:

 

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to complete the MSI-A application form and submit an updated CV (without educational or job certifications) by the closing date. Please note that MSI-A does not charge any recruitment fees, and we are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and non-discrimination in hiring.