Background: Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) runs one of the largest not-for-profit private healthcare systems in the country, with a focus on the regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh. Its core focus includes initiatives for hard-to-reach populations through services like outreach clinics, training of community midwives to provide low-cost health services in remote areas, screening for non-communicable diseases, and digital health solutions.

Position Summary: The Lady Health Visitor (LHV) will be responsible for providing essential (SRH) services and information to women, adolescents, and marginalized groups within the target communities. The role focuses on promoting awareness, facilitating access to family planning, maternal and child health, while ensuring strong linkages with healthcare facilities and referral systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Service Delivery

• Provide SRH services, including counselling on family planning, antenatal and postnatal care, and safe motherhood practices.
• Conduct health education sessions on SRH, menstrual hygiene, and adolescent health.
• Support community-based distribution of contraceptives and essential SRH commodities.
• Identify and refer cases requiring advanced care (e.g., obstetric emergencies) to relevant health facilities.

2. Community Outreach & Engagement

• Mobilize women, adolescent girls, and community influencers to participate in SRH-related activities.
• Establish trust and build strong relationships with community members, including minority and vulnerable populations.
• Engage with men and community leaders to address cultural barriers and misconceptions regarding SRH.

3. Data Collection & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of services provided, clients reached, and referrals made.
• Support monitoring and evaluation (M&E) teams in data verification and assessments.

4. Capacity Building & Coordination

• Participate in training sessions organized by the project to enhance knowledge and skills on SRH.
• Coordinate with local healthcare providers, Lady Health Workers (LHWs), and government health departments for smooth referral pathways.
• Assist in organizing health camps, awareness campaigns, and community dialogues.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Lady Health Visitor (LHV) with valid registration from Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC).
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in SRH, maternal and child health, or community health projects (NGO/INGO experience preferred).
• Strong counseling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in community mobilization and outreach in culturally sensitive environments.
• Basic knowledge of data collection and reporting tools.
• Ability to travel extensively within project areas.

Considering the need for the project, local candidates meeting the above-mentioned criteria will be preferred

AKHS is committed to reducing our impact on climate and the environment and have set ourselves the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff is expected to take part in making this a reality. The Lady Health Visitor (LHV) accompanied with her Line Manager is expected to identify and understand which aspects of her work have 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 October 22, 2025