Trainee Neurophysiology Technician (Re Announced)

Since 2006, the French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) in Kabul, Afghanistan, has served patients from all 34 provinces. Operated through a public-private partnership among the Governments of Afghanistan and France, La Chaine de L’Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), with management by the Aga Khan University, FMIC delivers world-class medical services and drives healthcare innovation in the region.

FMIC provides specialized consultations, advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI, radiology), surgeries, a 24/7 pharmacy, and state-of-the-art laboratory testing. It has recorded over 2.3 million patient visits and consultations, conducted 6.8 million laboratory tests, and performed 59,000 surgeries, including more than 5,700 pediatric and adult cardiac procedures. As Afghanistan’s first ISO and SafeCare-certified hospital (recertified in 2024), FMIC has pioneered open-heart surgery, advanced diagnostics, and telemedicine, earning the IHF Award in 2021.

With a 176-bed capacity and a highly skilled Afghan medical team, FMIC is committed to advancing healthcare excellence. Through its Patient Welfare Support Programme, it has provided over $57.6 million in subsidized or free care, ensuring equitable access to high-quality treatment for vulnerable populations. 

Regular Responsibilities:

• Follow directions and conduct quality procedures under the supervision of a trained technologist in compliance with the standard of practice and departmental procedure protocols
• Maintains a complete personal daily procedure register & on computer by entering the daily workload
• Works with senior staff to maintain daily workload and procedure reports.
• Engages in continuing education by updating knowledge of technical skills and scientific developments in diagnostic procedures through reading and other means.
• Continues to learn and apply basic and intermediate EEG waveform recognition and other Neurophysiology waveforms, relevant medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infection control, history taking and clinical correlation, contraindications for activation procedures, instrumentation and preparation for use.
• Attend the training sessions regularly.
• Carries out any other responsibilities delegated by the senior staff member(s) about the department.

            Periodic Responsibilities

• As and when assigned by the senior Staff members

  Any other factors

• Should be prepared for late sittings or on-calls in an emergency.
• Adherence to medical ethics, confidentiality, and professional integrity.

Eligible candidates should have:

• Completion of high school and a Bachelor’s degree is essential
• A Bachelor of Science degree, preferred
• Previous health care experience will be beneficial.
• Diploma in Neurophysiology preferred.
• Computer skills are beneficial.
• Should be tactful, courteous, polite and can communicate with people, both written and verbal.
• Good in interpersonal skills in English, Dari and Pashto.
• Awareness the requirement of strict confidentiality regarding patient information.
• Demonstrate flexibility and have initiative, be resourcefulness and demonstrate creativity and ability
• Be a team player. Work closely with the junior and senior members of the staff.
• Interest in developing career, shows initiative
• Basic computer know-how is preferable.
• Willingness to learn new interventions
• Prepared to work shift hours.

Dear applicant,

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Please note:  

You are allowed to apply only before the closing date.

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Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the criteria will be contacted.

If you are not invited for a written test or interview within a four-week period of time, please consider that your application was not considered for this vacancy.

Validated copies of academic certificates/diplomas will be requested only if you are selected.

Best regards, 

FMIC HR Team