Job Location: Bamian
Nationality: National
Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per organization salary scale
Vacancy Number:
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Waras District Dahan Sabzak CHC
Organization: AKHS-A (Aga Khan Health Service-Afghanistan)
Years of Experience: At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience in BPHS/EPHS hospital or Health Facilities. • Able to manage the health especially in the mother and Child health services
Contract Duration: Project base
Gender: Female
Education: Graduated from the Medical University, M.D, internal and pediatric specialist is preferred
Close date: 2025-02-19
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:
Appropriate treatment and behavior with clinic staff and clients, respect for people’s culture and traditions, and adherence to them.
Implementation and implementation of new development programs
Being committed to duty and complying with established rules
Participating in trainings and transferring learned knowledge to other health center employees in accordance with the health center’s internal training plan.
Deputy General Manager of the Clinic
Responsible for administering 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 advertising to clients.
Direct care of patients, women and children with accurate diagnosis and treatment
Treatment of mild preeclampsia, incomplete abortions, and referral of patients with severe preeclampsia and eclampsia to equipped centers
Emergency and basic obstetric care
Newborn care and treatment of neonatal infections
Examination and treatment of STDs
Use of national guidelines and new medical practices
Acting in accordance with diagnostic and treatment protocols and standards
Responsible for accurate registration and follow-up treatment in the clinic
Responsible for collecting information and monthly reporting for the health center
Participate 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, case finding, counseling, treatment, registration, regular reporting, follow-up and referral of mentally ill and disabled people to higher health centers in accordance with BPHS guidelines.
Responsible for implementing the quality improvement program and following it up in coordination with the community.
Case finding, collection of sputum samples from suspected patients, registration, follow-up and treatment of tuberculosis patients according to the DOTs regimen
Educate and inform CHWs about TB cases on treatment who do not have access to the clinic and follow up regularly by CHWs
Treat malaria patients according to national malaria control standards.
Diagnosis and treatment of patients with severe anemia due to PPH
Providing quality ophthalmology services to relevant patients
Improving public awareness about HIV/AIDS
Recommendation for HIV testing in TB patients
Strict implementation and observance of infection prevention standards.
Participation in the Women’s Health Council at the clinic level
Responsible for implementing and monitoring the rational use of drugs (RUD) in the health center
Actively participate in the implementation of new quality improvement standards
Case finding, treatment and rehabilitation of mentally ill and disabled people
Case finding, treatment and referral of patients with eye diseases
Job Requirements:
Education:
Graduated from the Medical University, M.D, internal and pediatric specialist is preferred.
Experience:
- At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience in BPHS/EPHS 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.
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/PaheCvjNGBGBThLH8
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”.