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.

1. Payroll & Attendance Management

• Prepare and process monthly payrolls with all required supporting documents and narrative reports.
• Collect monthly attendance data from health facilities (HFs) and prepare accurate timesheets.
• Follow up closely on staff attendance in HFs and coordinate with the respective teams.

2. Recruitment & Onboarding

• Assist in the full recruitment process including sourcing, screening, conducting interviews, and onboarding.
• Conduct reference checks for new employees.
• Create and implement effective onboarding plans for new hires.
• Prepare and print employment contracts for new joiners and contract extensions.
• Conduct professional orientation sessions for newly hired staff.
• Announce vacancies and manage the shortlisting, written test, and interview process in compliance with AKHS, A policy.
• Ensure recruitment processes are aligned with AKHS, A policies and Afghan labor law.

3. Employee Records & Documentation

• Maintain systematic and confidential filing systems for all HR documents, including employment records, memos, and official letters (both hard and soft copies).
• Keep up-to-date staff personal files.
• Ensure all standard HR systems, processes, and formats are applied consistently.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with HR policies during employee exit processes.

4. Leave & Compliance Management

• Process employees leave requests in accordance with AKHS, A policy.
• Support compliance with Afghanistan labor law and internal HR manuals.

5. Health Facility Supervision & Support

• Conduct regular supervision visits to health facilities.
• Identify and report any issues affecting service delivery or program objectives to the National HR Team/Line supervisor.
• Provide updated lists of vacant positions and inform the National Program Office (NPO) HR in a timely manner.

6. Reporting & Audit Support

• Provide comprehensive HR reports to the supervisor and NPO HR regularly or upon request.
• Support the NPO HR department during audit processes.

Other Duties

• Perform any other HR-related tasks assigned by the Line Manager.

Work experience: At least two years’ work experience in related fields, preferably INGO.  

Education: Backgrounds:Bachelor’s degree in BBA, economics or any other related field.

Other skills:

• Basic knowledge of HRMIS, preferably Odoo.
• English language proficiency.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/7zhSgQcapf5reqiVA

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”.