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| Quality Improvement Senior Officer (Pharmacist) | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Bamian, Kabul, Takhar, |
| Categories | Health Care, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2023-06-04 | Close Date | 2023-06-10 |
| Vacancy No | QISO03 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 3 | Contract Duration | 6 months with possibility of extension |
| Education | University degree in pharmacy | Experience | 4 years of experience in BPHS, EPHS or any other related field |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per organization salary scale |
About Company
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
- Responsible for pharmaceuticals and supply chain management, community-based and other cross cuttings areas
- Implement the project activities in the province to ensure quality services at health facilities.
- Understand and materialize the concept of TSTs into action through joint planning and implementation with AFIAT staff, PPHO, and other technical officers.
- Conduct a rapid HQIP assessment of the HFs in providing thematic services.
- Identify the gaps in pharmaceuticals management, facilitate a root cause analysis with the staff, and develop an improvement plan.
- Conduct follow-up mentoring and coaching visits to provide capacity-building support to the healthcare providers in providing thematic services based on HQIP assessment.
- Develop a monthly work plan for the improvement of clinical and non-clinical weaknesses observed in the targeted HFs in coordination with AFIAT TST members.
- Implement the Quality Improvement program using the revised HQIP tool.
- Produce and submit timely monthly and quarterly reports.
- Carefully document the “Health Facility Quality Improvement (HFQI) progress sheet” for each activity/result undertaken per health centers visited, and effectively circulate it to ensure AFIAT provincial manager, CB officers, and relevant stakeholders use data.
- Any other relevant activities deemed needed by the program.
Job Requirement
- University degree in pharmacy
- 4 years of experience in BPHS, EPHS or any other related field
- Previous experience in community-based health care is a plus.
- Previous training or mentoring is a plus.
- Fluency in written and spoken local language.
- Having skills in computer applications such as Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Word.
- Ability and willingness to travel to rural locations.
- Knowledge of local environments.
Submission Guideline
Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs and clearly mention the job title and vacancy number in the subject line: (QISO03) otherwise their application will not be considered.
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.