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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.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Prepare monthly internal reports of health facilities based on head quarter requirements.
• Attend HMIS and M&E related meetings with MoPH and other stakeholders.
• Compile and submit all HMIS and M&E related reports by the support of HMIS/M&E team.
• Ensure proper monitoring visits from program areas through a standard tracking sheet.
• Provide technical support to NPOs, National Managers and field HMIS and M&E staff.
• Provide Management support as requested by National Grants and HIS Manager and CEO.
• Prepare HMIS and M&E information documents and program briefs.
• Participate in AKHS annual budget exercise at national and regional level.
• Set-up effective data-based health management information system (HMIS) for AKHS-A programs
• Coordinate the collection of data through the work of HMIS data assistant, compile and consolidate HMIS data from the field to the national level.
• Analyse HMIS data together with HMIS data assistant, prepare the monthly and quarterly consolidated reports and present the report to the Senior Management Team at the national level.
• Prepare properly plan for improvement of QQM in project related HFs.
• Closely follows up all TPM requirement and has good coordination and familiar with their monitoring system.
• Prepare effective monitoring system and data checking system for properly consistency and accuracy.
• Plan, organize and manage teams to conduct surveys such as Base-line and End-line surveys, document and disseminate to the wider audience. This will also involve recruitment and training of the survey team, tools development and piloting, database establishment, data analysis and reporting.
• Prepare information as requested by National Grant and HIS Manager or the CEO to meet requirements of AKHS-A headquarters and AKDN in the country.
• Advise CEO and Managers on the quality of information received and used for reports.
• Liaise with national program officers and regional program managers to track activity status against annual work plans for all projects on a monthly/quarterly basis to ensure timely implementation.
• Track project progress in terms of outputs against targets on a quarterly and annual basis and prepare progress reports and action plans based on findings.
• Review project-based monitoring check lists and develop action plans based on findings. Oversee implementation of action plans to bridge gaps.
• Contribute to M&E plans, including log frames for project proposals.
• Contribute to and review technical reports as required.
• Conduct monitoring field visits to ensure the collection of information in the planned manner and provide on the job training and technical support to the field staff.
• Implement standard MoPH monitoring tools and write monitoring reports.
• Give advice and support to the field staff in HMIS related activities and assignments.
• Manage the work and training of the HMIS and M&E.
• Any other task assigned by the line Manager.

Education: MPH (Master of Public Health) or MD (or a related field)        

Work Experience: 10 years of experience with health data management and analysis.

Skills:  Experience in M&E, data management and HMIS national database. Having excellent Computer Skills and MS Office knowledge, particularly MS Access.

Technical Skills

Languages: Fluency in English and Local Language(s)

General: Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/bVPYL3Eio1bUWdYT9

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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