Database and application support associate – acdms

Under the overall supervision National Information Management and Database Officer – ACDMS and the direct supervision of the Senior Database and Software Developer Associate – ACDMS, and the technical supervision of the Database and Information Management Officer, the Database and Application Support Associate – ACDMS will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation, testing, maintenance, documentation and user support of the Afghanistan Centralised Database Management System (ACDMS). The incumbent will work closely with the ACDMS technical team, programme information management focal points, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and other relevant units, and will carry out assigned technical tasks in accordance with approved specifications, procedures and priorities.

ACDMS is a Country Office (CO)-wide institutional data management initiative intended to provide a centrally governed, secure, scalable and interoperable platform supporting beneficiary and service records, programme and project management, document management, referrals and case management, needs and assessments, monitoring and evaluation, audit functions, reporting and analysis. The platform is intended to reduce fragmented systems and duplication while strengthening data quality, accountability, information security and evidence-informed decision-making.

The position provides hands-on application and database support within established technical frameworks. The incumbent will assist with routine application and configuration and updates, data validation and migration, software testing, incident resolution, reporting outputs, documentation and user assistance. System architecture, complex database design, enterprise integrations, technical approvals and release decisions remain the responsibility of the higher-level technical positions and established governance structures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide safe, timely, and quality primary and emergency medical care to patients in line with national and organizational clinical guidelines.
2. Conduct medical consultations, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, including prescribing essential medicines and identifying cases requiring referral.
3. Stabilize and manage emergency cases and ensure timely referral to secondary or tertiary health facilities when indicated.
4. Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention and control (IPC) standards, universal precautions, and hygiene practices within the clinic.
5. Support continuous quality improvement in clinical services, including mentoring of clinical staff in appropriate case management.
6. Contribute to routine clinical reporting, including basic service statistics, referrals, and notable public health concerns, in line with reporting requirements.
7. Support appropriate use and monitoring of essential medicines, including timely communication of shortages or needs to the pharmacy or supply team.
8. Maintain functional coordination with relevant health authorities, including Health Shura members, community leaders, and partners on clinical and public health matters, as required at the facility level.
9. Support disease surveillance, outbreak detection, and reporting, and participate in health promotion or awareness activities when requested.
10. Provide clinical supervision and coordination of other health staff, including on-the-job training and mentorship.
11. Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medicine (MD) from a recognized university or institute, validated by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan AND With a valid medical council registration number from the Afghanistan Medical Council (if graduated before 2019) OR passed the exit exam (for graduates of 2019 and above).

Experience

• Minimum two years of clinical experience after graduation from the medical faculty
• Experience in the related medical field will be advantageous.
• Previous experience in international organization is an advantage.
• Experience in the development and humanitarian field is expected.