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.

• Collect comprehensive data, ensuring its relevance and completeness, while coordinating effectively with parents in both control and intervention groups.
• Data to be collected from the designated health facilities (intervention and control) during project. 
• Efficiently manage and organize collected data within designated electronic databases or software and filling questionnaires forms, ensuring timely entry, categorization using appropriate coding systems, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Perform thorough quality control checks, including data cleaning and editing, to ensure data accuracy and integrity during collection.
• Provide reliable and confidential data to the research team, collaborating closely to facilitate high-quality statistical analysis.
• Collaborate with the research team in the preparation of comprehensive reports and manuscripts based on the collected data, ensuring accuracy and alignment with research objectives.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• the timely submission of the collected data and report to the project supervisor.

Any team task assigned by the supervisor

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.

  Work Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in data collection and management within research projects or similar settings.

Skills:  

• Proficiency in English language and fluency in local languages.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with parents and collaborate within the research team.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage and prioritize data tasks efficiently.
• Excellent computer skills
• Detail-oriented mindset to ensure accuracy and completeness of collected data.

 Technical Skills

• Proficiency in data collection methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with coding systems for effective data categorization.

Personal Characteristics:              

Adaptability and resilience are crucial, enabling the ability to navigate challenges while maintaining a collaborative, detail-oriented approach essential for effective project management as a Data Collector.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/sK1Wn1cQegd99Asc7

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”.