Neuropsychiatric

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.

·               Overall management of mental health and psychosocial department.

·               Conduct daily ward rounds for observation and review of patients with neuropsychiatric problems.

·               Ensure patient case notes, transfer, referral, and discharges are written on daily basis and ensure regular monitoring of patients’ progress.

·               Run Neuropsychiatric clinic on a regular basis and attend to emergency cases when necessary.

·               Liaise with Consultants on handling specialized cases in provision of patients’ health care.

·               Participate in all clinical activities and support departmental heads in timely and accurate medical reports, audits, and mortality reviews.

·               Participate in all clinical audit activities, presentations, rounds and clinical teaching by visiting consultants.

·               Follow the routine roster arrangements by Clinical Director or his representative.

·               Observe and comply with environmental health and occupational safety measures and regulations.

·               Provide professional guidance to facilitate growth and development of the institution.

·               Ensure effective utilization of resources.

·               Work with subordinates to establish effective managerial control through delegation and coordination.

·               Stimulate achievement and evaluate performance on a regular basis.

·               Work effectively with superiors, peers, and subordinates.

·               Participate in regular participative meetings.

·               Having active role regarding IPC of the hospital.

·               Report to Head of your Department.

·               Proper management of neuropsychiatric consultations with FMIC through telemedicine.

Reporting:

• You are to report to the Head of Department, who can also assign any other responsibilities to you in addition to the above prescribed duties.

Education: Specialization in neuropsychiatric from reputable organization/Hospital.

Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience as neuropsychiatric specialist

Skills:

·       Skill: Good communication skill in both Dari and English and proven management ability.

·       Language: Fluency at local languages.

·       General:     Bamyan local or willing to stay long in Bamyan.