Project Manager

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.

• Develops the project’s annual workplan and performance framework by province and disease component aligned with approved grant documents.
• Coordinates Z-grant implementation with ANPASH, NTP, MVDP, and other MoPH departments (AFDA, CBHC, CPHL, CMS, GFCU, HMIS, and M&E).
• Coordinates grant activities with BPHS provincial offices and ensures their active involvement in implementation.
• Ensures compliance of all Z-grant interventions and activities with UNDP and MoPH rules and SR policies.
• Reviews programmatic and financial documents routinely to ensure timely and proper implementation of activities.
• Facilitates quarterly meetings in Kabul and ad-hoc virtual meetings with project staff at central and provincial levels.
• Prepares programmatic reports using agreed templates and submits them to UNDP with required supporting documents.
• Develops and submits annual and final project reports according to agreed templates and timelines.
• Supports preparation of FACE forms with finance colleagues in compliance with UNDP rules and ensures timely submission.
• Participates in grant-related meetings with national stakeholders.
• Oversees and monitors grant implementation according to the approved workplan in coordination with UNDP and MoPH teams.
• Reviews and analyses program data (HIV, TB, malaria) regularly to identify gaps and implements corrective actions.
• Ensures proper use of grant assets and shares regular status reports with UNDP.
• Supports provincial focal points in implementation and coordination with stakeholders at the provincial level.
• Liaises and coordinates component-specific activities with UNDP program specialists, analysts, and MoPH departments.
• Supports procurement processes and office supply management in line with organizational policies.
• Facilitates regular supply of commodities to project sites and prepares timely stock and consumption reports.
• Supports organization and delivery of training activities in coordination with UNDP and MoPH at national and provincial levels.

Any other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Minimum 7 years managerial experience with a bachelor’s degree and 5 years managerial experience with a master’s degree in project management or M&E.

Experience and knowledge of HIV, TB, and malaria programs is preferred.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in medicine or public health.

Good working knowledge of English and fluency in Dari and Pashto

Proficiency in MS Office applications (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint)

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://forms.gle/GJNCK6pxJUkYN9YU9

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”.