Female Data Collectors

Established in 2006 through a partnership between the Government of Afghanistan, the Government of France, La Chaîne de l’Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network, FMIC has become Afghanistan’s leading tertiary healthcare institution and a regional centre of excellence. Operated by the Aga Khan University, FMIC delivers high-quality, patient-centred care in accordance with international standards while serving as a hub for education, research, and innovation.

Over the past two decades, FMIC has provided healthcare services to more than 2.6 million patients, performed over 6,000 cardiac surgeries, and introduced numerous medical advancements, including Afghanistan’s first open-heart surgery and a range of specialised diagnostic and treatment services. Through telemedicine, outreach programmes, and financial assistance initiatives, FMIC continues to expand access to quality healthcare for underserved populations across the country.

Beyond clinical care, FMIC plays a vital role in strengthening Afghanistan’s health system through the training of healthcare professionals, postgraduate medical education, and the promotion of innovation and evidence-based practice. As it enters its third decade of service, FMIC remains committed to excellence, equity, and sustainable healthcare development, improving health outcomes and transforming lives across Afghanistan and the region.

Job Responsibilities:

•       To collect household data using tablets on household composition, socio-economic status, dietary habits, child’s age, birth weight, breastfeeding practices, history of child and maternal illnesses
•        To conduct anthropometric measurements
•       To measure hemoglobin levels of pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and children in accordance with the study protocol.
•         Independently conduct interviews at household/community level
•          Visiting different households in the communities to ensure successful completion of data collection in their study areas
•         To follow and ensure field implementation of project related SOPs/guidelines as defined in the research project
•          To assist team leader in carrying out day-to-day work in the field
•         To maintain confidentiality and privacy of participants' information at all times
•         To follow research ethics and comply with all study protocols and procedures.
•         To report any adverse events, participant concerns, or field challenges to the Team Leader immediately.
•         To revisit households, when required, to complete missing information or verify collected data.
•          To maintain respectful and professional communication with study participants, community members, and local stakeholders.
•          To achieve daily data collection targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
•          To comply with all health, safety, and security guidelines while conducting fieldwork.
• To perform all other duties assigned to her from time-to-time by the supervisor

Qualification and Education:

§  Bachelor or Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery or any medical field and social sciences

Knowledge and competencies (State skills, abilities & traits required)

§  Must have good organizational and communication skills;

§  Must be technologically literate, with proficiency in using tablet-based data collection applications.

§  Preference will be given to candidates from Logar and Nangarhar provinces

Dear applicant,

To apply for this vacancy, please use the following email address:

hr@fmic.org.af

Please note:  

You are allowed to apply only before the closing date.

Before submitting your resume, make sure that it has specific details about your qualifications and experience, including the dates.

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