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.

• Overall responsibility of TSFP project management and control on provincial level.
• Proper planning of the project activities.
• Proper implementation of the project activities according to the project plan and achievement of the seated targets.
• Project coordination on provincial and regional level with all stakeholders.
• Providing ground for smooth implementation on facilities level.
• Establishment of feedback mechanism for stakeholders and beneficiaries and conducting exit interview.
• Participation in different meetings on provincial/regional level which are related to nutrition especially to TSFP project.
• Provision and participation in capacity building program for/with the project staff.
• Staff orientation regards their duties and responsibilities.
• Proper management of stock, supply chain, quantification and monthly consumption reporting. 
• Proper supply of medical and non-medical items to the services provider facilities. Also suitable follow up to proper use supplied items.
• Rationalization of the target facilities for nutrition services.
• Oversee of all financial issues of the project for proper financial management.
• Conducting regular supportive supervision and follow up of findings strictly.
• Joint monitoring and supervision with PHD, country office team and other stake holders to follow findings and remove all gapes in the project’s activities.
• Collecting, analyzing and reporting of the project activities data on regular base and maintain national nutrition database.
• Providing regular feedback on collected data and regular tracking of the progress.
• Preparing ad hock, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and end of project reports and sharing with country office.
• Follow up of the internal and external monitoring findings and provision of proper action plan to them.
• Any other task assigned by senior management staff or line manager.

Education:      

• Having MD degree from recognized university.

Experience:

• At least 4 years’ experience in public health management.

Skills: 

• Familiarity with various donor compliance with special attention to reporting requirements.
• Experience in working with donors, partners as well as internal representation.
•  Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good coordination and reporting skills.
•  Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Great understanding of community, people, and their needs.
• Excellent report writing skills.

Languages: 

Written and spoken fluency in English, and Local language (Dari) is a must

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/gsSSaUh1ePCcSifk6

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”.