Position Title: HR Assistant
Activation Date: 30 July, 2025 Announced Date: 30 July, 2025 Expire Date: 06 August, 2025
- Job Location: Badakhshan
- Nationality: National
- Category: Human Resources
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Salary: As per organization salary scale
- Vacancy Number:
- No. Of Jobs: 1
- City: Ustad Burhanuddin Rabani Shaheed Provincial Hospital
- Organization: AKHS-A (Aga Khan Health Service-Afghanistan)
- Years of Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in Administration and Human Resource Management
- Contract Duration: Project base
- Gender: Male
- Education: Diploma in Social Sciences from a reputable university
- Close date: 2025-08-06
About AKHS-A (Aga Khan Health Service-Afghanistan):
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.
Job Description:
- Keep updating the HR database base for hospital staff on a regular basis.
- Regularly control the time in and time out of the employee on attendance
- Ensure that all staff have valid contracts and job descriptions, and that they understand them.
- Ensure that all staff has valid AKDN and MOPH ID Cards.
- Ensure that staff move from step to step up their hierarchy and grade as appropriate.
- Assist in implementing performance review and performance management for all staff.
- Proper control and follow up of the technical / support staff (Time Off) documents and record with the coordination of related supervisors.
- Prepare the staff list every month and update it.
- Improve the proper filing system of the related documents at HR department
- Regular updating of the staff personal file documents Hard/ Soft copies based on a regular action plan.
- Maintain the attendance and leave register.
- To keep an update contact list of the employee all the time.
- Manage the recruitment of all new staff with the support of HR Manager.
- Calculate and advise on terminal benefits packages as required.
- Assist on reviewing staff training needs and implement AKHS training plan and policy.
- Maintain HR records, including staff lists, staff files and the leave and attendance register and keep it updated all the time.
- Teach other staff about management and communication techniques.
- Translate all necessary Dari documents to English
- Assist the payroll officer on Preparing of monthly payroll for provincial hospital.
- Prepare the monthly Hiring and Separation report and maintain the support documents accordingly.
- Prepare “full and final settlements” for out-going employees.
- Assist on maintaining up to date attendance and leave records and assist in verifying Leave Forms for leave balances receipt from regions.
- Prepare regular follow-up of providing TIN for hospital staff.
- Assist on implementation of HR policy: Thoroughly read and understand of AKHS’A HR policy manual assist managers/head of departments in developing Job descriptions and amendments required.
- Participate in interview sessions, initiating long listing and shortlisting if required
- Updating the employee personal file documents on a regular basis.
- Prepare the report of the monthly time sheets for all active grant employees at hospital.
- Perform the other relevant duties as may be required and advised by the line supervisor or HR Manager.
Job Requirements:
- Diploma in Social Sciences from a reputable university
- At least 2 years’ experience in Administration and Human Resource Management
- Good communication and inter-personal skills.
- Proven ability to manage change in staff practice, staff mentoring and organizational development
- Excellent computer skill in word, excel, MS office, access etc
- Excellent spoken and written English language skills
- Experience in translating technical materials in Dari
- Able to work independently and can take initiative.
- Experience and ability to work with communities, partners, and donors for development of programs
- Flexible team player
Submission Guideline:
Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/QBkUw2gLyyBnCtw78
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”.
Submission Email:
https://forms.gle/QBkUw2gLyyBnCtw78
