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 a healthy environment, AKHS, A is implementing net zero and greenhouse gas emission.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Monthly data closing of the financial data within deadline.
• Ensure timely and quality reports to donors, provincial governmental bodies, and central office.
• Ensure overall management of the finance department (Accounts, Treasury, Reporting and Compliance)
• Prepare, process, and manage the organizational and donor-wise budgets.
• Review the processes and provide reports and corrective suggestions time to time to local management and central office.
• Preparation of Monthly Information System reports
• Preparation of monthly Funding Request
• Operate and manage the organizational FIS setup of the province – iScala
• Ensure that all vouchers are archived as per organizational policy – Soft and Hard copies.
• Ensure the capacity building of the subordinates based on the timelines and details agreed with the central office finance department.
• Periodic Internal Control System assessment with written reports to the local and central management
• Any other deemed necessary by the local and central management

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure corruption free and compliant to policies and procedures of the organization in all departments.
• Ensure the treasury management of different donors and projects separately.
• Ensure that all procurement processes are as per the organizational policies and procedures with all required documentation.
• Any or all other departmental accountabilities not listed above but part of the position.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics or equivalent in finance certified by the relevant higher education,authority in Afghanistan or other countries

Experience: At least 10 years full-time experience in accounting and finance.

Training: Training: in financial reporting and training in software (e.g. QuickBook)

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel is critical.
• Knowledge of audit processes and outcomes is vital.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: (https://forms.gle/nPZ7hu2WeEwf2uQ99).

Note: Applications are reviewed on an active basis 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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