Pediatrician

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily visits of Inpatients, update patient assessment, documentation and progress notes.
• Leading regular case discussions during visits and build the capacity of attending MDs on bedside practices.
• Run Outpatient clinic on a regular basis.
• Regularly visit and assess all newborns in the hospital
• Attend Pediatric emergency cases when necessary and be on 24 hrs. call.
• Carry out emergency Pediatric procedures.
• Ensure complete discharge, referral and feedback procedures for patients
• Counsel patients and relatives on health management.
• Maintain regular contacts with heads of other departments to ensure harmonization of patients’ management.
• Review and develop appropriate policies and procedures for patients’ health care to formulate best practice guidelines based on EPHS.
• Ensure timely availability of required support services in the process of treating patients, particularly when referred to other specialists.
• Liaise with other consultants on handling specialized cases in provision of patients’ health care.  
• Responsible for presenting and distributing these reports to appropriate users
• Prepare timely and accurate medical reports, audits and mortality reviews, responsible for presenting and distributing these reports to appropriate users.
• Ensure medical records activities are effectively implemented
• Ensure hospital standards and other quality systems are effectively implemented.
• Ensure proper implementation of IPC practices.
• Ensure proper implementation of Safe Care Quality improvement plan.
• Ensure proper implementation of Rational Use of Medicine (RMU).
• Ensure rational use of hospital resources.
• Conduct regular conferences and actively participate in committee meetings and morning reports.
• Any other duties assigned by Head of Department

Ensure optimum staff performance with an emphasis on customer service and delivery of quality patient care:

• Teach other health care providers/MDs about specific techniques of medical services.
• Ensure effective management of wards, OPD clinics and other units of relevant clinical departments.
• Observe and comply with environmental health, occupational safety and Infection Prevention measures.

Regulations:

Play a role in the growth and sustainability of the institution:

• Create, uphold and promote a positive hospital image.
• Provide professional guidance to facilitate growth and development of the Doctors and institutions.
• Initiate and participate in clinical research activities if needed.
• Participate in clinical governance, medical and clinical audit activities.
• Ensure effective utilization of resources

Maintain a favorable organization climate:

• Maintain a warm and friendly relationship with patients, employees, associates, customers and suppliers.
• Maintain an atmosphere of acceptance and support within the department
• Communicate well, the expectations and results of subordinates.
• Recognize the needs of others in working with them.
• Cooperate with all the stakeholders at work.

Set individual/personal goals to enable effective management of the department

• Identify areas for personal and professional growth.
• Communicate to your immediate supervisor your developmental needs.
• Participate constructively during appraisals, and be willing to give and take constructive criticism, when necessary, for professional growth.

Reporting:

You are to report to the head of the pediatric department, who can also assign any other responsibilities to you in addition to the above prescribed duties.

• Education: Medical Doctor with Post Graduate Medical Education Certificate in pediatric medicine from a reputable institution. NPR, BLS and PALS Certified.
• Master trainer from Post graduate program of pediatric field is highly preferred.

• Work Experience: At least 3 years of experience working as pediatrician in pediatric department, Neonatal intensive Care unit and Therapeutic food unit

Skills:

• Good computer skill in word, excel, MS office, 
• Good spoken and written English language skills 
• Good coordination skills 
• Able to work independently and can take initiative 
• Flexible team player

Other Technical Skills:

• Having basic surgical skills will be an advantage.
• Experience in training other Drs, Midwives and Nurses

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link: https://akhs.odoo.com/jobs/detail/pediatrician-22

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”.