| Posted date | 1st July, 2026 | Last date to apply | 8th July, 2026 |
| Country | Pakistan | Locations | Lower Chitral |
| Category | Health Care | ||
| Type | Contractual | Position | 1 |
| Experience | 2 years | ||
About AKHS, Pakistan: The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P), part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is one of Pakistan’s leading not-for-profit healthcare organizations. AKHS, P delivers quality healthcare services through an extensive network of hospitals, medical centers, health centers, and community-based programs across the country, with a strong focus on innovation, excellence, and patient-centered care.
Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan, is looking for a competent Lady Health Visitor based at Project Office in Lower Chitral.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Service Delivery
- Provide family planning counselling and administer contraceptive methods (oral, injectable, IUCDs, implants, condoms) in line with national protocols.
- Conduct antenatal, postnatal, and neonatal checkups; refer high-risk cases to appropriate facilities
- Identify and manage minor reproductive tract infections, menstrual health concerns, and basic gynaecological issues.
- Provide safe delivery care where applicable and ensure post-delivery follow-up.
Health Education & Counselling
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions on reproductive rights, safe motherhood, family planning, menstrual hygiene, breastfeeding, and adolescent health.
- Support community-based sessions on early marriage, gender-based violence (GBV), and referral services for survivors
- Promote male engagement and youth-friendly services during outreach activities.
Outreach & Mobile Clinics
- Participate in outreach/mobile clinic events and health camps in remote villages.
- Ensure proper setup, record-keeping, and counselling space during mobile activities
- Work with Community Mobilizers to generate demand and ensure follow-up visits.
Record Keeping & Reporting
- Maintain accurate patient records, service registers, stock registers, and referral logs.
- Submit daily and monthly reports to the District Supervisor/Medical Officer.
- Support data officers in compiling gender and age-disaggregated data.
Commodities & Infection Control
- Monitor availability and expiry dates of medical supplies, contraceptives, and essential drugs.
- Follow infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols including proper waste disposal and hand hygiene practices.
Expected Deliverables
- Daily and monthly patient registers and service reports
- Documented referrals and follow-ups
- Counselling and group education session records
- Stock usage logs and requisitions
- Participation in at least 3 outreach activities/month
Qualifications & Experience:
- Diploma in Lady Health Visitor (LHV) from a recognized institution, Valid Registration with Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) is mandatory
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in providing SRHR, FP, or MNCH services, Experience in remote/rural communities or in outreach- based health interventions is preferred
- Competency in family planning methods and maternal health protocols
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Compassionate, non-judgmental, and client-friendly approach
- Familiarity with local language(s) and cultural norms in GB and Chitral
- Basic knowledge of record keeping and report writing
- Results-driven, ethical and adaptable professional with a strong service and stakeholder focus.
- Strong integrity with the sensitivity to manage confidential information.
- Demonstrates superior organizational skills and the agility to multitask and assume changing strategic responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
- Possesses strong integrity, intellectual humility and demonstrable expertise in navigating ambiguity and constant change.
- It shows resilience, flexibility and perseverance, especially during challenging periods.
- Culturally sensitive, inclusive and respectful of diverse populations, reflecting the global values of AKDN.
- A deep passion and commitment to AKDN’s purpose, values and ethical framework. Flexibility to work as required to meet AKHS mandates
Candidates meeting above criteria may apply through www.mansab.org or www.brightspyre.com or submit applications/CVs at HR Office, Regional Office, Chitral, Field Offices, Chitral or Aga Khan Medical Center, Booni, Chitral.
AKHS is committed to reducing our impact on the climate and the environment and has set ourselves the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff are expected to take part in making this a reality. The Lady Health Visitor, accompanied with her Line Manager is expected to identify and understand which aspects of her work have the most impact on the environment, and define tasks, work, and personal goals within her work plan to reduce these impacts and bring AKHS closer to net zero.
Interested candidates meeting the criteria can apply latest by July 08, 2026
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