AKFC is part of the global Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a family of development agencies with individual mandates that address the social, economic and cultural dimensions of development. His Highness the Aga Khan is our Network’s founder and chair.
Committed to breaking the cycle of poverty, AKFC is an international development organization and registered Canadian charity. Since 1980, we have improved millions of lives in Africa and Asia, working in partnership with the Government of Canada and diverse Canadian institutions and individuals.
We take a holistic approach to development challenges, tackling poverty on multiple fronts, in over a dozen countries in Africa and Asia. We draw on the expertise and resources of the wider AKDN, including highly skilled local staff who can deliver programs and help monitor progress to ensure strong results and effective use of resources.
Electronic Submissions
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Consultancy Summary
As surgical services continue to expand in complexity and volume, there is a growing need to further strengthen perioperative nursing practice, leadership capability and competency-based skills development within the Operating Theatre (OT) environment.
To support this objective, AKHD seeks technical assistance to provide expert mentorship, capacity building, and systems strengthening in perioperative nursing services. The expert will assess perioperative nursing competencies, training needs, and patient safety practices across all surgical specialties and provide recommendations for competency-based development, mentorship, and sustainable workforce planning.
The goal of this consultancy is to strengthen perioperative nursing leadership, professional practice, workforce capability, and patient safety systems through expert technical assistance, mentorship, and capacity building.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education:
§ Registered Nurse
§ Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Experience:
§ Minimum 10 years of perioperative nursing experience
§ Minimum 5 years in a perioperative nursing leadership role
§ Demonstrated experience in:
o Nursing skills development
o Competency-based training and education
o Leadership development
o Quality and patient safety improvement
Experience in a tertiary healthcare institution and in mentoring and coaching nursing leaders would be assets.
Language
English proficiency required; Kiswahili would be an asset
Deadline: August 14, 2026
Electronic Submission:
- AKFC is using Submittable to collect applications to the CADEX. The data that you submit will be used for assessing your eligibility and suitability for the program.
- AKFC does not use artificial intelligence tools to assess or select applicants during the recruitment process. All application reviews and hiring decisions are conducted by selection committee. AI tools may be used in drafting communication, editing or interview question sourcing from time to time.
- To submit an application, you will need to create a Submittable account. All you need is an email and password to create your account, it's that simple. For further instructions, visit the following help center article How to submit.
- Please review the full application before submitting. You will not be able to edit the form after submission.
- Supported internet browsers include: Google Chrome, Apple Safari, & Mozilla Firefox.
- If you have any technical issues, please contact Submittable through the following link: Submittable technical support
Questions: If you have any questions or comments, please contact at AKFC.HR@akdn.org