About Aga Khan Health Service AKHS

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.

Since 2003 AKHS, A is implementing Healthcare services in Bamyan, Baghlan and Badakhshan 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. The current working modality and role of AKHS, A in Bamyan and Badakhshan provinces 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 Midwifery.

AKHS, A tapped into internal and other donor fundings to continue supplementary and complementary supports to the national health system. Moreover, AKHS, A scale up AKDN innovations, including, expansions of e-Health services, e-learning initiatives, and cross border arrangements. To promote healthy environment, AKHS, A is implementing net zero and greenhouse gas emission.

Job Description

Position: Data Collector

Responsibilities:

• Participate in two full days of training or orientation based on the questionnaires.
• Engage positively with the community, especially children, during assessments.
• Collect data for the Early MAM program following the IMAM guidelines to minimize errors.
• Ensure timely submission of collected data.
• Review all forms and tools used for data collection, ensuring familiarity among data collectors.
• Visit identified communities and conduct interviews according to the established methodology and tools.
• Share information about the organization and the purpose of the assessments, obtain consent, and discuss the time required from respondents.
• Ask questions clearly and kindly, ensuring all questions are asked as worded, fostering a friendly environment.
• Accurately document or record responses in the system.
• Clarify unclear answers through probing questions.
• Double-check and revise the survey at the end to correct any mistakes.
• Follow sampling instructions provided by the study team.
• Ensure close supervision of data collectors' work by the program and field team.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) or Computer Science.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a data collector.

Skills:

• Ability to travel to hard-to-reach areas.
• Capacity to work under pressure and demonstrate flexibility.
• Basic knowledge of English, with the ability to read and write.

General:

• Residents of Bamiyan Province are encouraged to apply.

Submission Guidelines

Qualified applicants who meet the above criteria are requested to submit their applications and CVs through the following link: Application Link.

Note: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may process the position before the closing date upon receiving sufficient eligible applications.

Aga Khan Health Service, Afghanistan, promotes diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, language, marital status, origin, political affiliation, religion, sex, or social status. Women are encouraged to apply.

Environmental Commitment: AKHS is dedicated to addressing climate and environmental crises, aiming for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff are expected to contribute to these goals within their roles. We welcome applicants with experience or interest in this field.

Zero-Tolerance Policy: AKHS enforces a zero-tolerance policy towards behaviors inconsistent with the goals of AKDN and AKHS, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. The organization is committed to strict child safeguarding principles. Successful candidates must align with these standards and undergo thorough reference and background assessments, including validating academic credentials and employment history.

Equal Opportunity Statement: AKHS is an equal employment opportunity organization, committed to a transparent, open, and fair recruitment process. Any follow-up by applicants during the recruitment process may result in disqualification.