Ultrasound specialist

About AFGA:

Afghan Family Guidance Association (AFGA) is an Afghan non-governmental, not-for-profit and non-political organization established in 1968. Alongside the Ministry of Public Health, AFGA has been working in the field of Reproductive Health since its inception. AFGA is a fully accredited member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and an important partner of UNFPA.

A committed team of more than 600 experts are working in 11 provinces of Afghanistan to achieve AFGA goals and objectives. AFGA provides health services to the most vulnerable and hard to reach communities through over 140 service delivery points.  

About Hospital:

AFGA is in the process of establishment of a 20-bed hospital in Kabul, aimed at providing quality Reproductive Health services to mothers and newborns. The hospital will be fully equipped with modern medical equipment, facilities and staffed by experts.

As part of a long-term development plan, hospital services will continuously expand, serving as the central hub for AFGA outreach and small Service Delivery Points (SDPs) to refer patients needing advanced care. The hospital will adhere to national and international standards for patient safety and quality service, ensuring it meets the needs of target communities.

Summary of the job:

The ultrasound specialist will be responsible for all sonography of IPD and OPD and providing results on time.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of various areas of the body
• Interpret and analyze sonographic images in real-time and provide preliminary findings and recommendations to physicians.
• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations on pregnant patients to assess fetal development, detect abnormalities, and monitor the health of the fetus and mothers.
• Prepare patients for procedures, explaining the process and ensuring their comfort
• Maintain patient records and add analytical notes to the images/videos captured
• Collaborate with radiologists or other medical professionals to evaluate the images and to determine if more scans are necessary
• Familiarity with the latest ultrasound equipment and techniques, regulate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on the ultrasound equipment.
• Follow proper protocols to ensure patient safety and minimize radiation exposure.
• Keep updated with new sonographic techniques and procedures
• Manage appointment schedules and ensure timely reporting of results to referring physicians
• Assist physicians during invasive procedures that use ultrasound guidance, such as biopsies
• Respect all rules and regulations of the AFGA and adhere safeguarding policy
• She will report to chief of gynecology

• Should hold MD degree from a recognized university, gynecologist is preferred
• Should have the sonography certificate with register or attested by MoPH
• 2 to 3 years of practical experience performing obstetric and gynecological ultrasound examinations.
• 2-3 years’ Experience working in a hospital, clinic, or healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to interpret ultrasound images
• Strong attention to detail
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work under pressure
• Empathy and compassion toward patients
• Problem-solving skills
• Should know Dari, Pashto and English

Qualified & interested candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position through the below-mentioned link. The AFGA HR Department can only consider applications submitted through the official online application portal. Manual applications will not be accepted. When submitting your application, please ensure that you include your CV and cover letter in a single combined PDF file. Do not attach any additional documents such as education certificates, experience letters, or other related materials 

Due to a high volume of applications received, the AFGA HR Department is will not be able to reach out individually to each candidate. If you have not received an email or call within two weeks after the closing date from the AFGA HR Department, please understand that your application has not been considered for this particular opening at this time.

http://hrmis.afga.org.af/Applicant/Apply/AFGA_571905315

AFGA Recruitment Process Commitment:

At AFGA, we do not accept any kind of recommendation, favoritism, or discrimination during the recruitment and selection of candidates. Our process is designed to be objective and merit-based, focusing solely on the qualifications, skills, and experiences of the applicants.

We want to assure all candidates that their applications will be evaluated equally, without any undue influence or bias. AFGA is dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that can contribute to the organization's mission and objectives.