PHC Technician (MCH/LHV) @ Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan

Job Summary

Job Title: PHC Technician (MCH)/LHV                                                                       

Location RHC Shagram, Upper-Chitral, 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.

The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) is seeking an experienced PHC Technician (MCH/LHV), reporting to the Unit Incharge.

Summary of the Role

Job Summary: The PHC Technician (MCH)/LHV will provide quality maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) services at the facility. The position ensures safe antenatal, delivery, postnatal, family planning, and health education services, and supports implementation of public health programs including EPI, nutrition, and reproductive health initiatives.

Role and  Responsibilities:

• Provide Antenatal Care (ANC) services including assessment, counseling, and follow-up.
• Identify high-risk pregnancies and ensure timely referral to higher-level facilities.
• Provide Postnatal Care (PNC) services and monitor mother’s recovery after delivery.
• Ensure safe and respectful maternity care in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Maintain pregnancy and delivery records in the MNCH register.
• Conduct normal deliveries (where authorized and facility equipped).
• Provide immediate management of maternal complications within scope (e.g., PPH first response, shock management).
• Ensure timely referral of complicated deliveries and obstetric emergencies.
• Ensure availability and readiness of delivery room equipment and supplies.
• Assist Medical Officer in emergency obstetric care when required.
• Provide essential newborn care including thermal care, breastfeeding support, and cord care.
• Monitor newborn health and identify danger signs for referral.
• Support Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) services.
• Counsel mothers on exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and child hygiene.
• Support growth monitoring and nutritional screening of children.
• Provide family planning counseling and services (short-term methods and referral for long-term methods).
• Ensure informed choice, privacy, and confidentiality for clients.
• Provide counseling on birth spacing and reproductive health.
• Maintain family planning records and report service statistics.
• Coordinate with EPI staff to ensure immunization coverage of pregnant women and children.
• Support immunization sessions by mobilization, counseling, and record maintenance.
• Provide TT vaccination counseling and support immunization tracking.
• Participate in special immunization campaigns as required.
• Screen women and children for malnutrition using MUAC and growth monitoring tools.
• Provide counseling on nutrition, IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding), and dietary practices.
• Support micronutrient supplementation programs (iron/folate, vitamin A, deworming).
• Refer severe acute malnutrition cases to appropriate centers.
• Ensure adherence to IPC standards in delivery room, ANC/PNC clinic, and procedure areas.
• Ensure sterilization of instruments and safe disposal of medical waste.
• Maintain cleanliness of maternity and newborn care areas.
• Ensure safe use and disposal of sharps and contaminated items.
• Maintain all relevant registers (ANC, PNC, delivery, FP, immunization support, nutrition).
• Prepare and submit monthly service delivery reports to the Facility In-Charge.
• Ensure accurate documentation of referrals, complications, and follow-up visits.
• Maintain confidentiality and safe storage of patient records.
• Conduct awareness sessions on maternal health, newborn care, breastfeeding, family planning, and hygiene.
• Support community outreach activities in coordination with LHWs and community groups.
• Promote institutional delivery and early referral for danger signs.
• Coordinate with local stakeholders for health promotion activities.
• Work closely with Medical Officers, nurses, LHWs, vaccinators, and paramedics.
• Participate in facility meetings, trainings, and supervision visits.
• Support emergency response activities during outbreaks or disasters.
• Performs any other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager.

Required Skills

Skills and Qualification:

• Diploma in Lady Health Visitor (LHV) from a recognized institute from a recognized institute with valid PNC registration.
• Knowledge of basic clinical procedures.
• Possesses basic clinical certifications such as  BLS/ACLS.
• 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.
• Shows resilience, flexibility and perseverance, especially during challenging periods.
• Culturally sensitive, inclusive and respectful of diverse populations, reflecting the global values of the AKDN.
• A deep passion and commitment to AKDN’s purpose, values and ethical framework. Flexibility to work as required to meet AKHS mandates

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) through one of the following links by the closing date.

https://resume.brightspyre.com/

https://www.mansab.org/

Closing Date: November 12, 2026

Additional Information

1. AKHS is committed to stringent safeguarding principles and enforces a zero-tolerance stance towards behaviors inconsistent with institutional safeguarding principles. Successful candidates will be required to align with these standards and undergo a comprehensive background verification process including employment reference checks, safeguarding reference checks, credential verification, and employment history review.
2. 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”.
3. Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.
4. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Pakistan.
5. Please note that AKHS does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
6. Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Institution reserves the right, in accordance with operational requirements, to shortlist candidates based on the qualifications, experience, competencies, and suitability relevant to the position. AKHS, P may, where operationally required, amend the number of positions, modify the eligibility criteria stated in the vacancy announcement, alter or cancel the recruitment process, in whole or in part, at any stage of the recruitment process, without re-advertisement. Due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback will not be provided.