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.

• Carrying out systematic nutrition screening of children under 5 years and PBWs at SHC.
• Identifying the Sever and moderate acute malnutrition, Stunting and faltering Children.
• Distribution of food supplementary to the stunt and falter children and malnourished BPW for stunting prevention
• Ensuring timely therapeutic preparation and administering the appropriate feeds and medicines for the malnourished children in the SHC.
• Providing appropriate nutrition counselling and health education to the mothers and caretakers in the SC based on the protocols and guidelines.
• Ensuring adequate availability of all drugs and nutrition supply and ensuring stock is pre-positioned as planned.
• Preparing and updating the medical and nutritional record for ward rounds daily.
• To accurately measure and record MUAC, weights, heights, and lengths of the beneficiaries according to the nutrition criteria.
•  Prepare nutrition counseling to client as per MoPH nutrition guidelines or policy.
•  Calculate RUTF and other medical supplies (Vitamin A, Mebendazole, Ferolic, etc.) to malnourished children and give on a weekly basis
• Follow up of malnourished children if they don’t center through CHW.
• Preparing report for cooking demonstrations monthly bases.
• Submit relevant forms at the end of each day and restock field supplies as necessary.
• Work closely with women and small children
• Assist the health team led by the project medical doctor in the field visit in the project implementation area to identify those with emergency health needs.
• Take patient history, check vital signs, register, and records the patient details to the registration log and other project documents.
• Apply injections, fluids, and assist the project medical doctor in the proper health protocols in the patient management.
• Conduct awareness sessions to the community to elevate their health education and awareness level to stay protect from different diseases.
• Provide awareness to the right holders in the project area about the importance of prevention from the communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Education:

• Obtained degree in Nursing.

Experience:

• Minimum 6  months’  work experience, particularly in the field of health and Nutrition
• Strong Command on Dari and familiar with the local language
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-ethnic team and take on diverse tasks.
• Working experience in the targeted provinces and familiar with concerned community, geography and culture.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/gEy7ApRMnK2NVd6s6

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”.