Job Location: Bamian
Nationality: National
Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per organization salary scale
Vacancy Number: CS/BMN 17 Apr 24
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Bamyan (Regional Office)
Organization: AKHS-A (Aga Khan Health Service-Afghanistan)
Years of Experience: At least 5 years working experience in BPHS project and health facility management
Contract Duration: Project base
Gender: Male/Female
Education: MD doctor
Close date: 2024-05-01
About AKHS-A (Aga Khan Health Service-Afghanistan):
Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private, not‐for‐profit health care systems in the developing world with community health programs in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as in East Africa.
The Aga Khan Health Services, Afghanistan (AKHS, A) was established in 2003 as part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). AKHS, A provides health care services mainly on behalf of the government including the Ministry of Public Health’s of Afghanistan’s Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) and Essential Package of Hospital Services (EPHS). AKHS, A is unique both in scale and scope, delivering critical health services along the continuum of care, from Community Health Workers (CHWs) to ISO certified hospital facilities.
Since 2003 AKHS, A is implementing Healthcare services in Bamyan, Baghlan and Badakhshan provinces. The agency’s scope of work includes the provision of primary and secondary Healthcare, Preventive and curative medical care, Nursing and Midwifery education, Human Resources Development and Hospital Management. The current working modality and role of AKHS, A in Bamyan and Badakhshan provinces as BPHS and EPHS implementer. AKHS, A provides technical support as well as capacity building of health personnel, immunization services, nutrition trainings and the training of Community Health Nurses and Community Health Midwifery.
AKHS, A tapped into internal and other donor fundings to continue supplementary and complementary supports to the national health system. Moreover, AKHS, A scale up AKDN innovations, including, expansions of e-Health services, e-learning initiatives, and cross border arrangements. To promote healthy environment, AKHS, A is implementing net zero and greenhouse gas emission.
Job Description:
- Plane and implementation of AKHS.A health program activities in Bamiyan province in cluster level including support to all health faculties.
- Coordinate the actives of Sub center project officer for effective supervision of sub centers.
- Provide regular and rigorous supervision, monitoring and evaluation of health activates at program area-both at health facilities and community levels.
- Ensure overall management of health service activates at district level.
- Coordination and cooperation with local leaders, community and district authorities, NGOs and UN Organization at district level.
- Preparation and implementation of work plan for Sub Office and all health facilities.
- Collect analyze and repot to HMIS activates reports at district level.
- Facilitate and ensure timely transfer of supplies including vaccines and medicines to all health posts and health facilities.
- Supervise and ensure implementation of outreach, mobile and qualities assurance activities in all heath facilities.
- Preparation and submission of monthly Technical, financial and administrative repot according to the project requirement to AKHS, A main office.
- Participate in the requirement of health and supports staff for health facilities at district level.
- Ensure effective functioning of CHC and its BPHS components including EmOC activities.
- Manage and coordinate training program for health facilities staff and CHWs.
- Conduct regular post training follow-up for all staff.
- Assist and coordinate with HMIS Unit for project assessment and surveys.
- Ensure that all medical equipment and other material are send on time to the health facilities and through related departments.
- Participate in staff appraisal process on regular basis.
- Participate at related training program, coordination meeting at MOH and nation office.
- Any other required tasks given by the line supervisor.
Job Requirements:
Education: MD doctor
Work Experience: At least 5 years working experience in BPHS project and health facility management.
Skills: Having excellent knowledge and skills of computer with good communication and teamwork skills.
Technical Skills
Ability to develop supervision and monitoring plan and gap analysis.
Other Skills: Understanding English Language and fluent in local languages
Submission Guideline:
Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: (https://forms.gle/Mfc3UgsewaK7w6rh8 ).
Note: Applications are reviewed on active bases and after receiving sufficient eligible applications we may process the position before closing date.
Aga Khan Health Service, Afghanistan strives to promote diversity as well as provide an equal employment opportunity to each candidate, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, language, marital status, origin, political affiliation, religion, sex, or social statuses.
Aga khan Health Service- Afghanistan is an equal opportunities employer. Female are encouraged to apply.
AKHS is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We expect all staff to contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their roles. We encourage applicants with previous experience or an interest in this field to app.
(AKHS, A enforces a zero-tolerance stance towards behaviors inconsistent with the goals of AKDN and AKHS, A, encompassing sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, authority abuse, and discrimination. The organization is committed to stringent child safeguarding principles. Successful candidates are required to align with these standards, undergoing thorough reference and background assessments, which involve validating academic credentials and employment history. Additional information may be requested for a comprehensive background check.)
“AKHS, A is an equal employment opportunity organization, and with the mandate of transparent, open, and fair recruitment process. Any follow up during the recruitment process by the applicant/candidate can disqualify the querier”.
Submission Email:
https://forms.gle/Mfc3UgsewaK7w6rh8