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4363BR
Aga Khan Education Services
The Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) is responsible for leading, coordinating, and implementing support strategies for students with diverse learning needs. The role involves working closely with teachers, parents, external professionals, and students to ensure inclusive education, equitable access to the curriculum, and the academic and emotional well-being of all learners. The Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) will have the qualifications and experience to assess students for special education needs, to guide the development of individual education plans, to deliver specialized support to students with diverse needs, and to coach teachers in supporting students with diverse needs in the classrooms. The LSC will hold, and organize using external facilitators where appropriate, workshops for teachers to enable in-class support. At Aga Khan School we expect all teachers to understand and live by the school mission statement which states, “The Aga Khan Education services will enable many generations to acquire both knowledge and the essential spiritual wisdom to balance that knowledge and enable their lives to attain the highest fulfilment”. Major Responsibilities: Identification and Support of Learners: Identify students’ learning needs through screening, data analysis, teacher/parent referrals, and assessments. Identify students with special needs, distinguishing between students who need remedial support and those who have specific learning needs. Identify students with literacy/language and numeracy difficulties (such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), development disorders and cognitive challenges physical and neurological impairments, as well as social-emotional and behavioral difficulties. Develop and implement individual education plans for each student with specific learning needs. Analyse the academic achievement of all students attending the Learning Support Unit (LSU) and formulate appropriate strategies to support academic improvement. Work with subject teachers to ensure alignment of support strategies with classroom instruction. Maintain and regularly update a resource bank of materials and tools suitable for students with diverse learning needs. Resource Management: Organize and manage learning materials and physical resources in the Learning Support Unit to ensure accessibility and appropriateness for all learners. Identify external experts to support assessment of students with physical impairments and other challenges such as autism which are not assessable in-school. Monitoring and Documentation: Keep accurate records of each student’s learning progress and intervention history. Maintain logs of parent meetings, support sessions, and program adjustments. Ensure proper documentation of contracts signed with parents of students attending the LSU and monitor adherence to agreed terms. Parent and Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with parents to keep them informed of their children’s progress and involve them actively in the learning process. Schedule and document parent visits to the LSU and encourage their participation in setting learning goals and reviewing progress. Team Coordination, Collaboration and Professional Development: Collaborate with classroom teachers and school leadership to promote inclusive practices in the classroom Provide training and professional support to staff on differentiation and learning support strategies. Coordinate and monitor the activities of the Learning Support teachers, guiding and coaching on assessment and implementation, and participate with Head of Operations on setting objectives and performance appraisals. Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with relevant inclusion and SEN policies and guidelines. Liaise with external professionals as needed and implement their recommendations effectively. -
4365BR
Aga Khan Foundation
The Om Habibeh Foundation (OHF), Egypt is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Foundation in Egypt, ensuring effective programme delivery, operational excellence, and alignment with the Aga Khan Foundation’s global priorities. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, mobilising resources, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to advance community development in health, education, and livelihoods. The ideal candidate will be fluent in spoken Arabic and both spoken and written English, and must demonstrate strong strategic, analytical, and adaptive leadership skills to navigate complexity and drive lasting impact. Location: Aswan, Egypt Application: This position is being managed by AKF’s recruitment partner, Mission Talent. To apply, please submit your application directly through Mission Talent's portal using the following link - CEO - Om Habibeh Foundation, Egypt - Aga Khan Foundation. Applications submitted vie the Career Centre may not be considered. -
4361BR
Aga Khan Health Services
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK) is an Institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira and Kabarnet. The Hospital seeks to recruit a professional for the following position: CONSULTANT OBSTETRICIAN & GYNAECOLOGIST OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY Reporting to the Head of Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing clinical care in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He/She will be expected to be an active member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team at the hospital and to contribute to the hospital's continuing professional development programmes KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide quality medical care within the department. Drive growth and expansion of the scope of services within the department. Participate in the departmental quality improvement and patient safety agenda, fitting within the institutional overall objectives. Inculcate teamwork and a multidisciplinary approach to patient management. Support medical education as part of continuing professional development services within the department and the institution. Engage in teaching and mentorship activities of junior doctors and interns. -
4360BR
Aga Khan Health Services
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK) is an Institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira and Kabarnet. The Hospital seeks to recruit a professional for the following position: CONSULTANT PULMONOLOGIST INTENSIVIST OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY Reporting to the Head of Department - Medicine, the successful candidate will be responsible for efficient delivery of Pulmonology Intensivist services to patients, mentoring junior doctors, assisting with critical patients in the ACU among others. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Diagnosing and treating patients with pulmonary disorders, including asthma, emphysema, tuberculosis, pneumonia, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, lung infections, and other conditions Providing medical care to patients in hospitals or intensive care units while supervising the work of other Medical staff -
4362BR
Aga Khan Education Services
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world. The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi (AKA, Nairobi) is an IB continuum school in Kenya authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum (IB) from Early Years through to Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). With over 1000 students, AKA, Nairobi is a multi-cultural school with a variety of nationalities represented in our student and teaching faculty. The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi - Junior School welcomes applications from dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators for the following position: PYP Homeroom Teacher. Role Summary A PYP Homeroom Teacher is an informed, reflective practitioner who uses inquiry-based learning and teaching strategies to create a positive learning environment that motivates and challenges all learners to develop attributes of the IB Learner Profile to become independent, life-long learners and leaders. The teacher will ensure student success and provide for the individual learning needs of each learner. S/he will be responsible for creating an inquiry-based classroom and teaching within the IB's Primary Years Programme (PYP) philosophy. -
4359BR
Aga Khan Health Services
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK) is an Institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira and Kabarnet. The Hospital seeks to recruit a professional for the following position: CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY The successful candidate will be expected to provide radiological services to both inpatient and outpatients. He/she will be expected to be an active member of the multidisciplinary health care team and contribute to the continuing professional development programs in the Hospital. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES General reporting of images / studies, and discussions with the clinical teams. These studies include general radiography, Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, Doppler and Fluoroscopy. Development and review of clinical pathways and protocols. Taking part in the quality processes of the department and the institution. Teaching and mentorship of junior doctors and interns. -
4356BR
Aga Khan Education Services
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world. Th e Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi (AKA, Nairobi) i s an IB continuum school in Kenya authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum (IB) from Early Years through to Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). With over 1000 students, AKA, Nairobi is a multi-cultural school with a variety of nationalities represented in our student and teaching faculty. The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi - Junior School welcomes applications from dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators for the following position: Learning Support Teacher. Role Summary The Learning Support Teacher will provide assistance to teachers in designing and implementing inclusion strategy, implementing Individual Education Plans in and out of class and facilitating continuous implementation of IB philosophies. The incumbent will also assist the Homeroom teachers to model, team-teach and evaluate child centered, inquiry-based learning within the classrooms. Key Responsibilities: Identify children who need support and /or with learning differences. Provide individualized and tailor-made instruction to children with learning differences. Monitor and track learning / progress using individual, class and school wide assessment. Accommodate the needs of children with learning differences by recommending intervention strategies within a mainstream classroom. Design and write individualized reports. Design and draw up individual education plans. Apply a variety of teaching strategies in your practice. Employ resource- based activities. Develop and implement special needs/Learning Support policy and procedures. Coordinate learning support programmes and personnel. Coordinate with internal and external support services and agencies. -
4266BR
Aga Khan Education Services
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates five schools in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world. The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi (AKA, Nairobi) is an IB continuum school in Kenya authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum (IB) from Early Years through the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). With over 1000 students, AKA, Nairobi is a multi-cultural school with a variety of nationalities represented in our student and teaching faculty. The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi has an opening for the position of: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator. Role Summary The PYP Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the successful implementation of the IB Primary Years Programme from Nursery (K1) to Grade 5. This includes curriculum development, pedagogical leadership and staff professional growth to ensure high-quality, inquiry-based learning. The coordinator leads curriculum planning, ensures compliance with IB requirements, and fosters a strong culture of professional learning aligned with the Academy’s mission and vision. Key Responsibilities: Curriculum and Pedagogy Leadership Lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of the PYP curriculum to ensure alignment with IB expectations and the school's improvement goals. Ensure inquiry-based learning and differentiation are central to curriculum delivery. Collaborate with the MYP Coordinator to ensure curriculum continuity and a seamless transition for learners. Professional Development and Capacity Building Facilitate a robust professional development programme, including coaching, mentoring and model lessons, tailored to improve teaching effectiveness. Identify individual and team PD needs and create opportunities to address them. Record and assess the impact of all professional development initiatives. Monitoring and Evaluation Conduct lesson observations, student work reviews and data analysis to monitor teaching and learning. Lead on the analysis and interpretation of assessment data to drive improvement in learner outcomes. Support teachers in identifying and addressing gaps in student learning. Resource and Operational Oversight Plan for resource development and allocation in collaboration with school leadership. Maintain updated inventories and ensure optimal resource use aligned to programme needs. Provide oversight to the Nursery section to ensure consistent programme delivery. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Ensure timely and effective communication with all staff involved in PYP delivery. Serve as the key liaison with the IBO, ensuring compliance with all PYP implementation standards. Lead parent engagement through information sessions, newsletters, and workshops. Participate actively in PYP networks and contribute to IB evaluation and school improvement processes. Strategic Leadership and IB Authorization Guide the school through IB Self-Study, Evaluation visits, and implementation of action plans. Lead the review and update of the Programme of Inquiry and oversee all planning documents. Coordinate cross-grade and cross-sectional planning to ensure coherence in learning experiences. Additional Duties: Support school leadership in implementing strategic improvement initiatives. May serve as Acting Head or Deputy during absences. Support transition planning from PYP to MYP to maintain learning progression. -
4357BR
Aga Khan Foundation
The Aga Khan Foundation (Moz) is seeking a dynamic Project Manager for its new sexual and reproductive health project, STRIDES, based in Pemba, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. The Project Manager will join the AKF(Moz) health management team to launch and manage a newly awarded seven-year Canadian grant focused on improving sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and adolescents in six districts of Cabo Delgado province (Mecufi, Metuge and Namuno). Tasks and Responsibilities Specific responsibilities of the Project Manager will include: Oversee overall management of STRIDES project including development of project implementation plan (PIP), annual work-planning (AWP), technical reporting, budgeting and accountability, staff supervision, monitoring project outputs, donor reporting and compliance; Ensure project's gender analysis is conducted at the outset of the project, a gender integration action plan is developed and that its findings are incorporated in the project PIP, AWP, technical reports, budget and any other deliverables; Ensure project's baselines, midterm, and end line studies are concluded with the best quality possible and that the findings are used to inform project design and implementation; Closely work with the MERL team to design projects monitoring system that is responsive to the needs of the project and overall AKF Mozambique; Lead the process to conduct project's strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and develop environmental management plan; Oversee the quality of health facility infrastructure upgrades, training and mentoring of the staff at government health facilities to deliver SRHR-N services; Build and maintain at local level a broad network of external partnerships with national government, UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, donors, private sector, civil society organisations and other partners; Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required; Represent the project and AKF Mozambique, as required, in strategic SRHR -N meetings; Develop a project management system that ensures the project is implemented on time, on budget, on target and in compliance with donors, AKF Mozambique and government of Mozambique's requirements; Perform other programmatic and management tasks that may be required to achieve programme objectives or as assigned by the Senior Health Programme Officer; Represent AKF and the project at relevant regional technical meetings with GAC and Cooperating Agencies (CAs) meetings for the project as appropriate. -
4347BR
Aga Khan Health Services
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK) is an Institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira and Kabarnet. The Hospital seeks to recruit a professional for the following position listed below: MEDICAL OFFICER IN CHARGE – AGA KHAN MEDICAL CENTER, KITALE Reporting to the Head of Outreach, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing consultancy and quality clinical judgment to patients. He/she will also be directly responsible for the management and supervision of the operational and administrative functions, activities and projects of the medical centre. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assessment of patient and manage the patient case. Performance of investigative and therapeutic procedures. Perform minor procedures. Re-asses, follow up patients and make patient referrals as necessary to optimize care. Comply with the hospital Confidentiality and privacy policies. Manage the daily operations of the medical centre, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal patient experience. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate clinical and administrative staff within the centre. Implement operational policies and procedures to enhance service delivery. Prepare and present regular reports on the centre’s performance to the Head of Outreach. Address and resolve patient complaints and concerns promptly and professionally. Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety. -
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