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About Aga Khan Health Service-Afghanistan

Aga Khan Health Service, Afghanistan (AKHS,A), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a long-term partner of the ‘Ministry of Public Health, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’ for the implementation of “Basic Package of Health Services” in three provinces (Baghlan, Bamyan and Badakhshan), and implementation of Essential Package of  Hospital Service (EPHS) in Badakhshan and Bamyan province. AKHS-A is implementing three Community Midwifery Education Program Schools each in Bamyan, Badakhshan and Baghlan

Job Description

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.

Skills Required

• Communication Skills
• program Arrangement

Submission Guideline:

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs and clearly mention the job title and vacancy number in the subject line: (SNO-NPO31) otherwise their application will not be considered.

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.

Submission Email:

vacancy.akhsa@akdn.org