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.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Prepare monthly internal reports of health facilities based on headquarter requirements.
• Attend HMIS and M&E related meetings with MOPH and other stakeholders.
• Ensure proper monitoring of all projects through budget tracking, random field visits, on-the-ground checks, and monthly meetings.
• Provide management support as requested by National Grants and HMIS Manager and CEO.
• Participate in AKHS’s Annual Budget documentation and coordination at regional level.
• Prepare and finalize the database of Health Management Information System (HMIS) for AKHS-A programs.
• Supervise HMIS data collection and ensure accurate data in the monthly and quarterly basis to ensure timely implementation of targets on quarterly and annual basis and prepare action plans based on findings. Oversee data flow from the field to the national level.
• With support from the HMIS data assistant, prepare the monthly and quarterly consolidated HMIS report.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities and supervise and guide the field staff in their HMIS related activities and assignments.
• Establish and improve mechanisms for the storage, archiving, and retrieval of information in the planned manner and provide periodic and special reports to the Senior Management Team as per the M&E standards.
• Assist in reviewing project and monitoring log frames for project proposals.
• Provide technical assistance and support to field staff for HMIS and M&E.
• Contribute to M&E plans including log frames, indicators, and budgets, and develop action plans based on findings.
• Track projects and monitor progress, including bridge gaps and implement standard MOPH/IMC protocols to ensure data quality.
• Prepare analytical reports and monitor progress for projects based on HMIS and M&E data at the national and regional level.
• Advise CEO and Managers on the quality of information received and used for reports.
• Liaise with national program officers and regional program managers to track activity status against annual work plans for all projects on a monthly/quarterly basis to ensure timely implementation.
• Track project progress in terms of outputs against targets on a quarterly and annual basis and prepare progress reports and action plans based on findings.
• Review project-based monitoring checklists and develop action plans based on findings. Oversee implementation of action plans to bridge gaps.
• Contribute to M&E plans, including log frames for project proposals.
• Contribute to and review technical reports as required.
• Conduct monitoring field visits to ensure the collection of information in the planned manner and provide on-the-job training and technical support to the field staff.
• Implement standard MoPH monitoring tools and write monitoring reports.
• Give advice and support to the field staff in HMIS related activities and assignments.
• Manage the work and training of HMIS and M&E.
• Any other task assigned by the line Manager.

Education:                    Master’s degree in public health (MPH)

Work Experience:     10 years of experience with health data management and analysis, M&E, and HMIS national database

Skills:                              Having excellent Computer Skills and MS Office knowledge, particularly MS Access and Database

Languages:                  Fluency in English and Local Language

General:                       Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/DxvuhfboLAthB44EA

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”.