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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. Support nutrition program/project development and planning

• Coordinate and work closely with WFP, UNICEF, PND, MoPH BPHS/EPHS, PND and field partners Analyse and exchange information with provincial partners/stakeholders (provincial nutrition team, using evidence such as monitoring findings, nutrition database, national nutrition surveillance system (NNSS) reports, etc. to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems for taking timely decisions to resolve issues.  Provide updates at nutrition National and provincial meetings.

• Support nutrition provincial committee to analyse routine data sources to:

• Map gaps and bottlenecks in provision of nutrition services within province.
• Plan field visits for priority areas to fill the gaps.
• Provide regular feedback to provincial nutrition team the recommended actions.
• Regular monthly follow-up of the recommended action points for implementation by the until action has been addressed and can be closed.

2. Provide technical support program management, monitoring and delivery of results!

• Monitor and supervise nutrition services at health facilities (HFs), health posts, communities, and provide feedback to nutrition provincial team.
• Conduct data verification session for Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS), Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM), Community Based Nutrition Program (CBNP) and Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) indicators using agreed tools such as national management information system (MIS) including HMIS, nutrition online database and WIFS online database.

3. Provide operational support to nutrition program implementation

• Participate in national coordination forums including nutrition provincial committee meeting, contingency planning discussions on emergency preparedness, and nutrition cluster meetings, in the national level.
• Monitor and follow up key activities related to nutrition supply and to ensure that supply (i.e. RUTF, IFA, Anthropometric equipment, CBNP kits, Vit-A) are properly handled and used for the intended purpose including:

• Make sure that the targeted provinces have proper quarterly and/or monthly distribution plan in place and ensure early release of supply from main warehouse to avoid stockout at HFs and service delivery point. Also, ensure the provincial nitration team submits their supply request within due time frame to PND/UNICEF and WFP,
• Ensure safety, security, proper handling, and storage of supply including proper documentation in all HFs including main warehouses to avoid wastage, damage, misuse, and expiry of supply.

•  Provide regular feedback on nutrition activities of the program.
• Assist in preparation of donor reports.
• Participate in the development and implementation of program work plans.

Education: MD degree

Work Experience:

• At least five years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in project/program management, monitoring, and reporting. Experience in collecting and compiling quantitative and qualitative data is an asset. 
• Experience working with UN or NGO programs/projects is an asset. 
• Three years of relevant experience for master’s degree holders 
• Experience working at zonal/provincial level is an asset.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link:(https://forms.gle/evPK4xGpq7Xn41yL7 ).

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.

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