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.

• Applies the MoPH/AKHS-A National Medicine Policy and long-term action plan and contributes to the preparation of pharmaceutical annual reports.
• Represents the Drug Management Unit (DMU) as a technical member in relevant procurement committees throughout the procurement process.
• Conducts medical equipment checks upon receipt, prepares Goods Delivery Notes (GDNs) and Goods Receiving Notes (GRNs), and ensures timely follow-up with regional offices.
• Prepares reports and coordinates with AFDA on procured medicines at the NPO level, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.
• Demonstrates familiarity with the mSupply system and utilizes it when necessary.
• Conducts supportive supervision visits to regional offices and health facilities and develops comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations and implementation plans.
• Ensures the quality of medical supplies and equipment during procurement and storage in Kabul as well as in the field.
• Assists projects in the recruitment of pharmacy department staff.
• Estimates the quantity of medicines required for the implementation of BPHS/EPHS in each facility based on actual consumption data in accordance with HMIS reports.
• Collects pharmacy department reports, analyzes the data, and provides feedback to pharmacy staff in the projects.
• Assists projects in designing, planning, and organizing pharmacy-related trainings.
• Supports projects in establishing and maintaining effective recording and inventory management systems in provincial pharmacy stocks as well as health facility stocks.
• Receives, analyzes, and approves pharmaceutical requests in accordance with EPHS, BPHS, the National Medicine Policy (NMP), and the LDL licensed medicine list.
• Conducts quantification of medicines for projects.
• Prepares emergency kits based on the projects’ rational requests.
• Contributes to the development of various pharmacy reports required by the management team or donors.
• Participates in coordination meetings related to pharmacy task forces and represents AKHS-A.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the Line Manager as required.

Eduacattion: Pharm-D or Pharmacy Technician

Experiance: Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience working with NGOs/INGOs, including at least 3 years of experience in a similar position.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/X5prwMJt41YJUfDW9

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”.