Lab Technician - Khan Abad DH

Background on MAGNA:                

MAGNA is a medical humanitarian organization that has been actively working worldwide and providing humanitarian aid for more than 20 years. Currently, MAGNA implements humanitarian and health interventions in around 15 countries, with some of its largest operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Syria, South Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. MAGNA delivers humanitarian assistance through direct engagement with health facilities, local health authorities, and frontline healthcare workers to ensure timely and lifesaving medical care for vulnerable populations affected by emergencies and crises.

MAGNA assists children, women, and vulnerable families affected by natural disasters, armed conflicts, displacement, disease outbreaks, and humanitarian emergencies. In the field, MAGNA deploys qualified doctors, nurses, nutrition staff, psychosocial counsellors, and technical specialists to support integrated humanitarian response and strengthen access to essential health and nutrition services.

MAGNA’s interventions primarily focus on Health, Nutrition, and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), aiming to save lives, reduce suffering, and improve access to quality healthcare services for crisis-affected communities. Armed conflicts, political instability, displacement, poverty, and weak health systems continue to place millions of people at risk, resulting in increased morbidity, malnutrition, disease outbreaks, and psychological distress. MAGNA prioritizes emergency medical response, outbreak preparedness and response, nutrition services, maternal and child healthcare, MHPSS, and support for underserved and hard-to-reach populations             

MAGNA is currently looking for qualified staff to fill the (LabTech) in (Khan Abad DH).                    

II. Background of program:

In Afghanistan, MAGNA has established a strong operational presence, particularly in the northeastern and southeastern regions. Since January 2026, MAGNA has been implementing the BPHS/HER AF2 project in Kunduz province, supporting 75 health facilities and more than 500 health posts serving over 1.5 million people. The project focuses on integrated primary healthcare services including maternal and newborn health, child health and immunization, nutrition, communicable disease management, MHPSS, referral services, and emergency preparedness and response activities.

MAGNA also has previous emergency response experience in southeastern and eastern Afghanistan. In 2025, MAGNA implemented emergency health and nutrition interventions in Khost province targeting returnees, displaced populations, and vulnerable host communities through integrated mobile and facility-based services. In addition, MAGNA supported emergency response activities following the Kunar earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, providing emergency medical assistance, nutrition support, essential medicines, and psychosocial support services to affected communities in hard-to-reach areas.

MAGNA has a zero-tolerance policy regarding Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by its personnel against the people it serves. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of all staff members, and all selected candidates are required to fully comply with MAGNA’s PSEA Policy at all times. MAGNA conducts rigorous reference and background checks related to safeguarding, misconduct, and SEA during recruitment processes, and additional verification may be requested throughout the selection process to ensure the highest standards of accountability, integrity, and protection.

The …Lab Tech’s responsibilities include:     

·         Management and coordination of all laboratory-related activities and services within the hospital and Outpatient Department (OPD).

·          To provide high-quality laboratory services.

·          To ensure the blood bank remains functional and operational.

·          Perform duties during official working hours and according to the duty roster, as required.

·          Be responsible for all activities and matters related to the laboratory.

·          Ensure the safe and proper storage of laboratory materials, maintain records of consumable supplies, and replenish laboratory stock in a timely manner.

·          Accurately maintain and organize the laboratory examination register.

·          Preserve malaria and sputum slides for quality control of positive TB and malaria slides.

·          Observe infection prevention, hygiene, and safety measures during sample collection and ensure the safe disposal of all laboratory samples after completion of the required procedures.

·          Prepare reports on laboratory consumable materials whose expiry date is at least six months away.

·          Ensure the timely disposal of expired laboratory materials upon written instruction from the responsible authorities.

·          Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly reports, or reports as requested by the Medical Director, regarding the receipt and consumption of laboratory materials.

·          Prepare requests for laboratory materials under the supervision and guidance of the Medical Director.

·          Improve professional knowledge and awareness and obtain updated information regarding relevant national guidelines.

·          Perform any other official duties assigned by the Nursing Manager and Medical Director as deemed necessary.

·         Qualifications:

Candidates must have the following qualifications:   

·          Graduated from the Medical Technology program from a recognized medical or health sciences institution.

·          Priority will be given to qualified candidates who are residents of the local area.

·          Valid registration/license from the relevant health authority.

·          Preferably 1–2 years of relevant work experience in Medical technology services, especially in a hospital or health facility.

·          Basic computer skills for recording data and preparing reports.

·          Ability to work effectively under pressure and in resource-limited settings.

·          Good communication and interpersonal skills.

·          Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; knowledge of English

·          Willingness to work in remote and underserved areas when

Submission of application:

Interested candidates should submit their application letter, CV with reference details, copies of diploma, work certificate, professional licence (if aplicable) to:

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the online platform.

personal-adm-mng@af.magna.org

No other type of submission will be accepted.

Please mention the vacancy number and position name in the subject line of the email. Otherwise, you will not be shortlisted.

Regarding MAGNA recruitment process, please note that!

·        MAGNA will conduct its recruitment based on need only.

·        MAGNA commits to a fair and transparent recruitment procedure.

·        Only HR department will contact you during the recruitment process.

·        MAGNA may keep data of your application for its pool of candidate and might propose to you another position than the one you applied for based on your qualification.

Only short-listed candidates whose application responds to the criteria will be contacted & local applicants from the same province are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.

With the reference: XXX. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.