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.

Since 2003 AKHS, A is implementing Healthcare services in Bamyan, Baghlan and Badakhshan 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. The current working modality and role of AKHS, A in Bamyan and Badakhshan provinces 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 Midwifery.

AKHS, A tapped into internal and other donor fundings to continue supplementary and complementary supports to the national health system. Moreover, AKHS, A scale up AKDN innovations, including, expansions of e-Health services, e-learning initiatives, and cross border arrangements. To promote healthy environment, AKHS, A is implementing net zero and greenhouse gas emission.

1. Ensure all required medicines and equipment for anesthesia department are properly prepared before giving anesthesia (review the checklist to ensure all equipment and medicine concerning to their expiry dates are present and precise.)
2. Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
3. Confer with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain.
4. Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.
5. Perform pre-operation physical examination of patient and determine type of anesthesia.
6. Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.
7. Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
8. Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
9. Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.
10. Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians, and other health care providers.
11. Ensure proper documentation of OT equipment and services.
12. Inform students and staff of types and methods of anesthesia administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.
13. Manage anesthesiologic services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures.
14. Order laboratory tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic procedures.
15. Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
16. Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
17. Provide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.

18. Schedule and maintain use of surgical suite, including operating, wash-up, waiting rooms and anesthetic and sterilizing equipment.
19. Supervise management of all anesthesia machines and other equipment through delegation and supervision of Anesthesia Team and Biomedical Engineering Technician.
20. Identify and report immediately any problems in the functioning of operation theatres.
21. Participate in morning report, case presentation and other meetings of hospital to share information and discuss the program progress.
22. You are reporting to Clinical Manager who can assign you any other duties.

• Good communication and inter-personal skills.
• Educational: Postgraduate / Specialist Training / Masters in Anesthesiology or equivalent

from a recognized institution.

• Working experience of 3 years in relevant specialty
• Good computer skill in word, excel, MS office,
• Good spoken and written English language skills.
• Able to work independently and can take initiative.
• Flexible team player

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs and clearly mention the job title and vacancy number in the subject line: (HR Manager/BMN) otherwise their application will not be considered.

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”.