Medical Doctor- Female

, non-political and independent organization. OPHCD has been established in 2017 and registered with the NGOs Department of the Ministry of Economy of the with license # 4160. In addition, the organization has membership of Afghanistan National Health cluster, Afghanistan National Nutrition Cluster and ACBAR. OPHCD, as a non-governmental organization striving for well-being of the people through promotion of health, education, WASH, protection and human right, economic stability and sustainable development of the com‐munities with focus on the women and children, drugs users, IDPs and other marginalized group of the society with an equitable manner. The HER-AF2 (Health Emergency Response – Afghanistan Phase 2) project is funded by UNICEF and implemented to ensure continuity and quality of essential health and nutrition services, with strong emphasis on Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Feedback and Complaints Response Mechanism (FCRM), High-Impact Value Added (HIVA), and zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEA-H) 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

A. Clinical and Medical Services

• Conduct medical consultations, examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
• Provide appropriate medical care for common illnesses and medical conditions.
• Prescribe medications according to approved treatment protocols and essential drug lists.
• Identify emergency cases and provide initial management and stabilization before referral.
• Ensure appropriate follow-up and continuity of patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records and consultation registers.

B. Maternal and Reproductive Health Services

• Provide antenatal care (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) services.
• Identify high-risk pregnancies and refer patients when necessary.
• Provide family planning counseling and services within the scope of approved protocols and qualifications.
• Identify danger signs during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.
• Provide appropriate counseling on reproductive, maternal, and newborn health.

C. Child Health and Nutrition

• Conduct medical examinations and provide treatment for sick children.
• Monitor child growth and development.
• Screen children for malnutrition and refer complicated cases.
• Provide counseling to mothers on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and child nutrition.
• Support immunization activities in coordination with relevant health staff.

D. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control guidelines.
• Promote proper hand hygiene, medical waste management, and sterilization practices.
• Ensure safe clinical practices to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

E. Referral and Emergency Management

• Identify patients requiring specialized medical attention.
• Ensure timely referral to appropriate higher-level health facilities.
• Provide initial emergency management and stabilization.
• Follow up on referred patients whenever possible.

F. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Complete daily, monthly, and other required health service reports.
• Ensure proper documentation of consultations, prescriptions, referrals, and follow-up cases.
• Report disease outbreaks, unusual medical conditions, and other public health concerns to the supervisor.

G. Coordination and Professional Conduct

• Coordinate effectively with Health facility staff and other healthcare providers.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and health awareness activities.
• Treat all patients with dignity, respect, confidentiality, and without discrimination.
• Comply with organizational policies, safeguarding standards, and professional ethics.
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the position.

Required Education and Experience

• MD degree from a recognized medical university.
• Valid professional registration or license from the relevant authorities, as applicable.
• At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience; experience in CHCs or similar health facilities is preferred.
• Experience in maternal and child health services is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of national clinical guidelines and MoPH health service delivery protocols.

Submission Guidelines:

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and updated CV to the HR Department, below or via the following email address: bphs.hro@gmail.com