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Manager of Critical Care Nursing Specialization Program

Department

Nursing Services

Entity

French Medical Institute for Children

Location

Kabul, Afghanistan

Introduction

Aga Khan University, a private, self-governing international university chartered in Pakistan in 1983, is a role model for academic, research and service programmes in health and higher education in the developing world. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, United Kingdom and Afghanistan, and is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network.


FMIC, a 176-bed tertiary care hospital in Kabul, stands as an innovative public-private partnership between the Governments of Afghanistan and France, La Chaine de l’Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Managed by Aga Khan University on behalf of AKDN, FMIC delivers exemplary healthcare services across 34 provinces, offering in-patient and outpatient care to adults and children, diagnostic services, post-graduate medical education, and extensive training programs for healthcare professionals. FMIC's commitment to excellence is exemplified by the Gold Award bestowed by the International Hospital Federation (IHF) in 2021, recognizing its pioneering use of technology in Afghan healthcare. As a trailblazer, FMIC secured the title of the first ISO-certified hospital in Afghanistan in 2009, marking a pivotal moment in its relentless pursuit of quality standards.In a significant milestone, November 2022 witnessed FMIC achieving SafeCare's Level 5 Standards accreditation with an impressive 99% compliance rate. This accreditation underscores FMIC's unwavering dedication to providing top-notch healthcare services. The 46th IHF International Award in 2023 further affirms FMIC's position as a leader in healthcare excellence. The prestigious recognition includes honorable mentions in two distinguished categories — the Dr. Kwang Tae Kim Grand Hospital Award and the Seddiqi Holding Excellence Award for Corporate Social Responsibility. FMIC's journey is not just a story of accolades; it is a narrative of transformative healthcare, where each milestone represents a commitment to raising the bar and ensuring that Afghan communities receive world-class medical services.


Aga Khan University in collaboration with the French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children invites applications for the position of Manager of Critical Care Nursing Specialization Program.


AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities

The Manager will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering educational programs and courses related to critical care nursing. This role involves a combination of classroom teaching, clinical instruction/ supervision, curriculum development, and ongoing professional development. Additionally, you will be responsible to:

  • develop and deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops related to critical care nursing and competencies
  • provide hands-on clinical instruction and guidance to nursing students in critical care settings
  • collaborate with the department head and faculty members to design, implement, and update curriculum materials for critical care nursing programs
  • conduct assessments and evaluations to measure student progress and program effectiveness
  • ensure capacity building of junior instructors and clinical preceptors in critical care nursing
  • propose advancements in critical care nursing and integrate relevant updates into the curriculum
  • engage in research activities and contribute to scholarly publications in the field of critical care nursing
  • participate in departmental meetings, committees, and other administrative duties as required
  • foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages active participation and critical thinking
  • ensure the quality of the program including; monitoring the program and preparing for external assessments
  • maintain filing systems of the program; including preparing and producing reports.

Requirements

You should have:

  • master’s degree in nursing or a related field
  • valid nursing license and relevant certifications in critical care nursing
  • substantial experience in critical care nursing, with a minimum of two years of clinical practice
  • previous teaching or instructional experience in a healthcare education setting is preferred
  • strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

To Apply

​Interested candidates should send their cover Letters along with the detailed CVs with names and contact details (including email addresses) of at least three referees familiar with their recent work history by sending email on (human.resources@aku.edu) and (hr@fmic.org.af) Please mention the position title in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by February 28, 2026