Nurse in Nutrition

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.

AKHS, A is currently implementing healthcare services in Bamyan, Baghlan, Badakhshan, Kabul and Takhar 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. 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 Midwives.

AKHS, A draws on internal and other donor fundings to continue supplementary and complementary support to the national health system. Moreover, AKHS, A has introduced innovations, including, expansions of e-Health services, e-learning initiatives, and cross border arrangements. To promote healthy environment, AKHS, A is also implementing net zero and greenhouse gas emission initiatives.

• Being committed to duty and complying with the medical rules established at the sub-health center
• Compliance with Islamic, moral and social laws.
• Identifying children with malnutrition and providing necessary care.
• Active participation in accordance with the time allocation arranged in different sections of the health center to provide health services, correct approach and provide
• Health education for patients and clients (nutrition and supplements)
• Proper and timely follow-up of malnourished children for continued treatment and evaluation.
• Acquire sufficient functional knowledge to perform tasks in various departments of the health center.
• Nutritional screening of children under 5 years of age
• Collaborate with the nutrition consultant in preparing accurate reports and following up on those who were absent from growth assessments.
• Awareness about nutrition/breastfeeding and the importance of breastfeeding during the first 6 months of life
• Preparing a monthly nutrition report correctly and accurately.
• Implement the principles and regulations of the applicable nursing standards (sepsis and antisepsis) in the daily affairs of the health center
• Registering patients and reporting monthly activity, stock and expenses of the nutrition department,
  participating in health education for patients according to the assigned time schedule.
• Efforts to improve the level of professional knowledge and acquire information in accordance with national guidelines
• Setting up stock and stock cards for the health center
• Ensuring that all pregnant and breastfeeding women receive their medications
• Proper storage and care of food in the health center and prevention of food waste
• Screening of pregnant and lactating women
• Effective counseling on the rational use of nutrients
• Recording project figures in the relevant application
• Make sure that the figures are included in the application without any errors.
• Accurate measurement of anthropometric indicators.
• Preventing expiration dates on materials and informing the provincial office of excess materials.

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”.

Note: Local candidates will be prefered.