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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.

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.

• Serve as focal person for mental health services in provincial level.
• Conduct need assessment of mental health training and coordinate training with provincial team
• Through provincial networking, ensure proper assessment of mental health and disability problems in the communities
• Develop mental health referral policy/procedure preferably at provincial level and provide systems for quality mental health and referral services for affected persons; Coordinate with provincial officers on mental health services including referrals
• Develop a standardized recording and reporting system at health facilities that will allow staff to follow-up patients and link with communities; Ensure accurate client files and records.
• Coordinate mental health case finding in the health facilities
• Ensure supervisory visits using checklist and tools for ensuring mental health case identification and referrals to health facilities
• Maintain up-to-date reports on the operations of the mental health activities and the Social Care and Rehabilitation Programmes in the program area.
• Ensure of training of health staff on mental health counselling and management
• Ensure the flow of information within the program area, and to other departments or agencies.
• Ensure proper coordination with local and provincial organizations and other key stakeholders on issues regarding Mental Health.
• Liaise and coordinate with other NGOs and sectors dealing with mental health
• Plan, coordinate and implement community based programs in collaboration with NGOs and community groups.
• Ensure coordination with MOPH on mental health issues, training of staff and mental health services IEC materials.
• Attend mental health trainings as required and participation in national level mental health meetings and forums
• Ensure smooth implementation of disability programs are in place in all health facilities.
• Maintain the channel of reporting system track
• Conduct supportive supervision from provinces and HFs
• Ensure and keep proper coordination at provincial level regarding disability service improvements.
• Conduct on the training to the relevant staff where it is needed.
• Coordinate all disability activities are in place and track the objectives
• Recognize gaps and conduct NA regarding disability program in HFs.
• Establish and keep active the psycho social supporting groups in HF level for better follow up referral and management of disability cases.
• To prepare field reports (monitoring reporting and basic refresher training) and submit to Line Manager to supervise HFs and provide technical support to technical staff regularly.
• Review the analysed technical report submitted by HMIS and provides regular feedback to provincial officers on the quality and quantity of performance.
• To asses analysed technical report data the progress of the project and to help identifying areas where to focus with limited resources.
• Ensure that the disability reporting system is in place.
• Ensure that access of disables people to all health services in HFs are facilitated (ramp support

Carry out other activities assigned by line manager

Education:

• Medical Doctor, preferably having mental health and disability diploma and Certificate

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in BPHS (2 years in the mental health and disability) program.

Skills: 

• Flexible team player

• Experience and ability to work with communities, partners and donors for development of programs
• Computer skills.                                               

     Technical Skills

• Demonstrated ability to apply organizational, problem-solving, decision making, delegation, management and communication skills.

Languages: Written and Spoken fluency in local languages (Dari) and English is a must.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/PyhU7LnX4ebfxt3d8

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”.  

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