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.

• Examination and treatment of all patients requiring surgical treatment
• Perform all emergency and routine operations in accordance with accepted scientific standards
• Perform first aid, stabilize the patient and return him to the provincial hospital if treatment in the DH is not possible.
• Adhering to all Infection Prevention conditions and standards.
• Regular execution of duties according to time distribution
• Perform all emergency operations that come to the hospital during informal hours.
• Providing health education to patients and caregivers as needed
• Using the HMIS system in daily operations
• Collaborate with other professional departments in the hospital when necessary.
• Regular reporting of the activities of the relevant department to the hospital director
• Participate in responding to health emergencies in the relevant area
• Improve the professional knowledge of the home operations team (nurses and anesthesia log)
• Improving the delivery of surgical health services in the hospital.
• Presenting suggestions to the hospital director to improve the conditions for providing health services
• Improve the level of scientific and professional knowledge and skills and participate in all educational programs organized to improve knowledge
• The execution of tasks will be entrusted to you by the health center manager or technical assistant.

• Having a medical diploma and specialization in general surgery
• Have at least three years of work experience in the relevant field

Skill

• Thorough knowledge of local languages
• Coordination and teamwork skills

Personality traits

• Having the moral qualities of patience, compassion, and caution.
• Having commitment and professional ethics

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.)

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