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.

Appropriate treatment and behavior with clinic personnel and visitors, respect for the culture and traditions of the people and their offices

Implementation of new development programs

Sticking to duty and following the established rules

Participating in trainings and transferring the learned knowledge to other employees of the health center according to the internal training plan of the health center

Assistant in the general administration of the clinic

Responsible for managing and monitoring the implementation of infection prevention standards in the relevant departments of the clinic

Responsible for managing and supervising the provision of health education and advertisements for clients

Direct care of patients, women and children with accurate diagnosis and treatment

Treatment of mild form of pre-eclampsia, uncompleted abortions and return of patients with severe pre-eclampsia and pre-eclampsia to equipped centers

Urgent and basic maternity care

Newborn care and treatment of neonatal infections

Examination and treatment of STD diseases

Use of national guidelines and new medical practices

Acting according to the protocol and standards of characterization and treatment

Responsible for accurate registration and treatment of complications in the clinic

Responsible for data collection and monthly reporting of the health center

Participation in the design and implementation of in-service training for clinic personnel

Health promotion on common mental illnesses in Afghanistan according to BPHS

Health promotion, incident detection, counseling, treatment, registration, regular reporting, follow-up and referral of mentally ill and disabled people to higher health centers according to BPHS guidelines.

Responsible for implementing the quality improvement program and pursuing it in harmony with the community

Incident detection, collection of sputum samples of suspected patients, registry, follow-up and treatment of tuberculosis patients according to the DOTs regime

Educating and informing CHW about cases of tuberculosis under treatment who do not have access to the clinic and regular follow-up by CHW

Treat malaria patients according to the National Malaria Control Standard

Diagnosis and treatment of patients with severe anemia caused by PPH

Providing quality ophthalmology services for relevant patients

Improving public awareness about HIV/AIDS

Recommendation to perform HIV test for TB patients

Implementation and strict adherence to infection prevention standards.

Participation in the Women’s Health Council at the clinic level

Responsible for the implementation and supervision of the reasonable use of spices (RUD) in the health center

Active participation in the adaptation of new quality improvement standards

Finding treatment and rehabilitation of mentally ill and disabled patients

Finding the treatment and return of patients with eye diseases

Education:

Graduated from the Medical University, M.D, internal and pediatric specialist is preferred.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience in hospital or Health Facilities.
• Able to manage the health especially in the mother and Child health services.

Skills: 

• Familiarity to provide monthly report requirements.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Excellent interpersonal Skills.
• Good Coordination and counselling Skills.
• Outstanding Problem-Solving skills.
• Great understanding of Community, people and their needs.

Languages: Written and Spoken fluency in local languages (Dari) is a must.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: (https://forms.gle/7hjX2jyKZPA4BEjz8 ).

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”.

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