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.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Organize, manage and conduct M&E trainings at Kabul and Regions
• Undertake grant specific monitoring visits to project areas regularly.
• Undertake evaluation activities such as baseline, midterm, or end of project evaluations in coordination with M&E/HMIS members.
• Support and arrange any external evaluations conducted by consultants
• Identify performance gaps in program implementation and provide feedback
• Consolidate documentation of program implementation from regions
• Develop and review monitoring reports and identify areas for improvement
• Assist, coordinate and provide technical support to national and regional M&E activities
• Analyses data for summary and thematic reports on M&E findings, lessons learned, and success stories
• In-depth understanding of the health system in Afghanistan and understanding of government and donors priorities.
• Develop and implement data quality auditing mechanism for the health program.
• Develop and implement quality improvement standards for the health program.
• Good understanding of Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) checklists and its usages. Have ability to use the QQC and QQM checklists at the field level.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences as necessary related to the project
• Conduct field visits as necessary related to the project

Standard Surveys and Evaluations

• Assist with HHS and CAAC, including training surveyors, supervising implementation of survey, data analysis and final report, as required
• Conduct bi-annual Standard Based Management tools evaluation of provincial hospitals.  Develop action plans based on the results and follow-up to ensure implementation.
• Implement standard MoPH monitoring tools and write monitoring reports as required for relevant projects

• University degree in relevant field such as MD, public health, healthcare management, or a related discipline.
• Two years’ prior experience of monitoring and evaluation, survey implementation or research and Excellent analytical skills.
• Adaptable and professional attitude with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Good oral and written skills in English and local languages
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel, Access a plus)
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, pro-active, efficient, reliable and creative
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience with coordinating and managing other staff
• Experience working in tough environments with many environmental challenges
• Experience of report writing, Data management/analysis skills, excellent analytical ability

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/fDRvb1WNMHqqnf746

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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