Psychologist

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.

• Coordinate and supervise Mental Health Services of the Hospital and report to the Clinical manager on daily basis;
• Provide high quality Psychology clinical services to patients, including consultation with Physicians in order to meet the medication needs of patients, as required.
• Responsible for all day-to-day activities of the Hospital’s Mental Health Services including individual and group counseling, patient education, and support for other clinical staff in managing the mental health needs of patients.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate coverage of all shifts in OPD and appropriate coverage for IPD patients as requested by IPD Doctors.
• Responsible for endorsement of Service duty rosters, leave requests, medical certification for sick leaves, permissions, etc for Mental Health Services, and communicate same to the Hospital Manager.
• At the request of Clinical Director, attend Doctors’ daily Morning Meetings and weekly grand round on Thursdays. Arrange competence-based continuing education programs for Mental Health Services staff, participate in clinical audit, and participate in other clinical quality improvement activities.
• Organize and prepare annual performance appraisal of Mental Health Services Team and submit the same to the Hospital Manager.
• Participate in preparation of monthly activity reports for clinical departments;
• Support cost recovery scheme and ambulance referral services with AKHS BHCs;
• Support external relations of the hospital working as a team amongst clinical staff;

Reporting:

You are to report to the Clinical Manager/ Project Officer who can also assign any other responsibilities to you in addition to the above prescribed duties.

·         Qualified as a Psychologist from a recognized institution/college.

·         3 Years related work experience.

·         Knowledge of assessment/Evaluation techniques, monitoring and recording patients' progress.

·         Good knowledge of patient theory, techniques, and equipment.

·         Ability in counseling and problem solving.

·         Ability to perform patient services and operate equipment

·         Ability to communicate effectively. 

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/psychologist-70

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”.