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.

• Ensure of implementation of MAM, GM and IYCF at HF levels.
• Monitor from patient screening through weight for height, and MUAC at HF levels.
• Ensuring that consultation, diagnosis and treatment of malnourished patients as per the IMAM protocol is done by all HFs.
• Ensuring Preparation and submission of monthly food requests for WFP
• Ensuring that Food commodities under WFP grant is received timely and distributed to all target HFs.
• Ensuring that all food stocks at all target HFs are well functional and suitable for storage of food commodities.
• Ensuring that all nutrition related data such as TSFP monthly statistical reports, SAM statistical monthly reports, IYCF and micronutrients monthly reports are collected and submitted to relevant.
• Provision of written feedback for all target HFs .
• Keep up to date nutrition data base by entering relevant data on monthly basis and submission of replica to line manager.
•  Ensure recording of all nutrition related data by maintaining appropriate filing system and nutrition project documents.
• Ensure to provide quarterly presentations or need based presentations on nutrition achievements and status. 
• Strengthening the knowledge of IMAM workers regarding the best approach for program coverage
• Conduct regular supportive supervision of the health facilities and CHWs in order to ensure smooth implementation of TSFP projects at HF levels.
• Ensure that adequate IMAM related supplies are available according to caseload estimations for each FDP.
• Coordinate with the Heads of Clinics, CHSs and other stakeholders to ensure outreach activities, referral and follow up are conducted.
• Fulfill any other assignment given by his/her line manager  

Eduacation: Diploma from nursing or midwifery from a recognized health institute

Work experiance: At least 3 years of experience in nutrition or relevant fields

Skills:   Familiarity with BPHS and Nutrition program, Computer operation skills,Supervisory skill, Good communication skills

Languages: Knowledge of local culture and environment, familiarity with English language

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/aB2LseV6kk7wt3nn9

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”.