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.

Main responsibilities:

Recording and performing a growth assessment (GMP), which includes measuring weight, height, age, and checking for edema, for all children under two years of age.

Conduct GMP-based counseling for mothers/caregivers of children under two years of age on appropriate maternal, infant, and child nutrition (MIYCN) practices and infection prevention.

If the baby is normal, the mother should be encouraged and counseled to promote and promote appropriate maternal and infant feeding practices.

If the child is suffering from acute malnutrition, refer him to a health center doctor for appropriate treatment and advice.

Mothers/caregivers should be advised to bring their children under two years of age to the health center for monthly GMP visits.

Check whether the child received vitamin A during the previous National Immunization Days (NID). If not, refer the child to the health center doctor for vitamin A.

Providing health education to mothers in health centers on a daily basis.

Hold a supplementary Food Demonstration once a month.

Counseling mothers about nutrition

Based on the findings of MUAC and BMI (body mass index), individual counseling should be provided on appropriate maternal nutrition methods.

Check whether the breastfeeding mother has taken iron-folic acid (IFA) tablets during the first three months after giving birth.

If it appears that the mother’s health and nutrition are not appropriate, she should be referred to a health center doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

At the community level:

Participate, collaborate, and coordinate with the CHS and CHWs in monthly community health worker (CHW) meetings to:

Sharing GMP or CHW absentee list for follow-up

Ensuring that GMP sessions are conducted by CHWs regularly in the community.

Guidance to CHWs on topics such as GMP, counseling skills, health education, and appropriate home visits.

Registration and reporting:

Have regular reports to monitor and track the delivery of nutrition services.

Use of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook (MCH Handbook) in health centers where this handbook is implemented.

Identify beneficiaries who need follow-up visits and share information with CHS and CHW.

• Must be a 12th grade graduate and communicate in both national languages ​​(Pashto and Dari) or the local language/must be female.
• . Required qualities (friendly, obedient and cautious).
• Respect all applicable rules in the country. 

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/mEAiRPDZTNzSoRrb9

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”.

https://forms.gle/mEAiRPDZTNzSoRrb9

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