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.

• Collection of blood from patient’s (IPD and OPD) and from donor’s as per physician’s requisition and departmental policy and procedure manual on daily basis to ensure provision of high quality diagnostic services.
• To attend patients and other clients in a professional way this reflects a positive image of organization.
• Transportation and distribution of collected clinical specimens to different sections of laboratory from phlebotomy area.
• On time delivery of completed lab reports to patients and other clients at reception counter.
• Providing of detailed clinical informations about specimen collection to patients.
• Following of safety policies and practices as per departmental safety manual to maintain a safe working environment.
• Daily cleaning of working benches surface and equipments in phlebotomy area as per departmental policy/procedure manual.
• Recording of quality control charts.e.g. Cleaning and temperature charts of equipments in phlebotomy area as per departmental policy/procedure manual.
• To assist in teaching /training of junior staff, students and trainees according to guidelines provided as and when required.
• Ensure through visual inspection that the junior staff carries out their jobs as per policy/ procedure manual on daily basis to bring about a quality work.
• Report immediately any equipment malfunctions to Supervisor.
• Maintain laboratory premises cleanliness. Stock necessary laboratory supplies
• Participation in internal and external quality control program.
• Willing to work in shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• To be able to work as a laboratory technician.
• Any other departmental duty assigned by supervisor.

Eduacation: Having Post Graduate Diploma in laboratory.

Work experiance: 2 years of experience as phlebotomist and laboratory technician in any clinical lab.

Skills: Ability to perform phlebotomy independently in adult, children and infant patients.

Language: Fluency in reading, writing, speaking and understanding of English and Local Language(s).

Genral: Local applicants from Bamyan province are preferred and female applicants are encouraged to apply for mentioned position.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/2cFoxqGdmdKtxTBV8

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”.