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.

Being committed to duty and complying with established medical laws.

Appropriate treatment and behavior with health center personnel and clients, and respect for and adherence to people’s culture and traditions.

Providing physiotherapy and disability services in accordance with BPHS in the health facility.

Responsible for collecting accurate and timely figures.

Provide monthly, quarterly reports of physiotherapy activities to the hospital management or whenever requested.

Raise and promote working capacity in accordance with national guidelines.

Perform all other duties requested by higher authorities of the hospital.

Providing health education to clients and patients.

Launching regional awareness programs to identify and encourage patients with disabilities to receive treatment and intervention.

Abilities, characteristics and skills:

Having Afghan citizenship

Graduated from the Secondary Medical Institute, Institute of Medical Sciences and Physiotherapy.

At least one year of work experience in a similar field is preferred.

Having a kind and friendly personality

Sufficient health and strength for work

Adequate abilities to work in the office

Fluency in local languages

Specific achievements in 12 months of work:

Effective implementation of physiotherapy department affairs

Access to better physical therapy services for inpatients and outpatients

Indicators for measuring efficiency and task performance:

There should be no absences during official working hours during the past year (except for acts of God).

Provide at least four written reports quarterly to the governing bodies.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/8cwKKPCBZq5NpEzZ7

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/8cwKKPCBZq5NpEzZ7

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