The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P), a prominent not-for-profit healthcare organization under the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is seeking a dedicated Health Facility Coordinator based in Astore, Pakistan. AKHS, P is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare through a wide network of hospitals, medical centers, and community programs, emphasizing innovation and patient-centered care. The Health Facility Coordinator will report to the District Coordinator and play a vital role in supporting health facility teams to ensure effective nutrition screening, immunization activities, and integrated service delivery aligned with project goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the health facility team, including LHVs and vaccinators, in conducting nutrition screening and immunization activities at the health facility level.
- Establish and maintain strong coordination with district EPI, WHO/UNICEF teams, project staff, and health facility personnel to ensure integrated immunization and nutrition services.
- Assist field teams in daily operations, ensuring consistency and alignment with project objectives across all health facility catchment areas.
- Facilitate capacity-building initiatives and training sessions for facility staff on program guidelines, data management, and integrated service delivery.
- Monitor service quality by ensuring adherence to program protocols, providing constructive feedback and support to the team.
- Coordinate with health facility staff to guarantee timely, accurate collection and reporting of immunization and nutrition data using the project’s digital application.
- Provide technical assistance to health facility staff in using digital tools for data entry and reporting.
- Generate reports on immunization and nutrition indicators for health facilities and relevant stakeholders.
- Conduct regular data quality checks to identify and resolve any discrepancies.
- Ensure the availability and proper management of equipment, nutrition, and medical supplies in coordination with the district coordinator and Nutrition and MCH Officer to maintain uninterrupted service delivery.
- Oversee proper storage, handling, distribution, and record-keeping of nutrition supplies at health facilities.
- Perform any additional tasks assigned by the program team.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in Nursing, LHV, Midwifery, or a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a related health field.
- At least 6 months to 1 year of experience in data collection and reporting, health facility coordination, community health programs, or social mobilization.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Polite, respectful, and courteous demeanor towards patients, community members, and authorities.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in speaking and understanding local languages.
Additional Information
AKHS is committed to upholding stringent safeguarding principles and maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any behavior inconsistent with these standards. Successful candidates will undergo comprehensive background verification, including employment and safeguarding reference checks, credential verification, and employment history review.
The organization is also dedicated to environmental sustainability and aims to achieve near net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff members are expected to contribute to these environmental goals within their roles.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Pakistan. AKHS does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. AKHS is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on qualifications, experience, and operational requirements. The number of positions and eligibility criteria may be adjusted or the recruitment process modified or canceled without prior notice. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and individual feedback will not be provided.
The closing date for applications is October 28, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) through the designated online platforms or at the specified regional and project offices.