Midwife

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.
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.
Job Description:

The midwives provide counselling and education.

enabling women to make informed decisions about their care and the services they access. Following childbirth.

Midwives offer comprehensive care for newborns during the first 28 days, including health checks, education for parents.

and ongoing support. As primary caregivers for both mother and child.

midwives manage routine pregnancies and deliveries. They collaborate with obstetricians when complications arise.

Promote and carry out Health Education with woman and their families. This should be done informally with each patient and also formally e.g. In the Health Education room, the ward or the clinic. Education should include:

Antenatal/Postnatal.

Breast feeding support and advice.

Care of an infant and growing child.

Family Planning and child spacing.

Maintain sanitation and Hygiene of the delivery room and medical equipment. The midwife should clean all used equipment and soak in appropriate chlorinated solution for 15 mins as per infection prevention/control prodocols. The midwife needs to prepare the delivery packs and take them to the surgical area for sterilization.

Support Maternal and Child health services of the MHNT Team.

Midwife will take responsibility to continually learn and update her own clinical skills and knowledge relevant to midwifery.

The Midwife shall carry out any other tasks assigned to you from time to time.

Job Requirements:
Education: Midwife.
Work Experience: At least 2 years relevant.
Skills:

Strong Communication skills

Ability to travel to remote areas and districts.

Ability to work effectively in a team

Languages: Fluency in English and Local Language(s).

Personal Characteristics:

Tolerance, Flexibility, Honesty and Being cautious.

Submission Guideline:
Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs through this link:
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”.
Submission Email:
https://forms.gle/P2dNBbCZx1wHGneo7
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