Laboratory Technician Intern (Afghan Moman Hospital)

About Islamic Relief Worldwide

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international, non-profitable, non-governmental humanitarian relief organization with its head quarter in Birmingham, UK. It enjoys consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for International Red Cross and red Crescent Moments and NGOs in Disaster Relief. Islamic Relief has been working in Afghanistan for more than 23 years, providing emergency relief and implementing life-changing development projects for some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Islamic Relief set up our first Afghanistan office in 1999. Since then, IRA continued providing assistances in emergency relief, food security, livelihood, education, health, nutrition, shelter, orphan sponsorship, Ramadan and Qurbani programmes.

Job Summary

The Laboratory Technician Intern will work under the supervision of qualified lab staff to perform basic diagnostic tests, handle lab equipment, and assist in processing patient samples. This internship provides hands-on training in medical laboratory procedures, including hematology, microbiology, biochemistry, and specimen collection, following Afghan healthcare standards and safety protocols.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting blood, urine, stool, and other specimens from patients.
• Label, store, and transport samples correctly to avoid contamination.
• Perform basic tests under supervision (e.g., hemoglobin, blood glucose, malaria smears, urine analysis).
• Prepare slides and cultures for microbiological examination.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment (microscopes, centrifuges, glucometers).
• Follow strict sterilization and disinfection protocols.
• Adhere to biosafety measures when handling infectious samples.
• Assist in maintaining lab records and reporting accurate results.
• Assist in stock monitoring of lab reagents, chemicals, and supplies.
• Ensure proper waste disposal according to safety guidelines.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Education: Graduated from a recognized university or medical institute between 2020 and 2025 with a diploma or bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Experience: Fresh Graduated with no work experience

• Skills:
• Basic knowledge of nursing procedures and patient care.
• Ability to work in high-stress environments (especially for ICU).
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Capable of standing for long hours and lifting patients when needed.
• Proficiency in Dari/Pashto; basic English is a plus.

Submission Guideline

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and updated CV to the following link:

https://jobs.af/jobs/laboratory-technician-intern-afghan-moman-hospital

The closing date for accepting applications is 30 May 2025.

Please clearly state the Vacancy Announcement number and title of the position you are applying for in the subject line. 

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered and only short-listed candidates will be called for written test/interview.

Note: The interview will be on rolling basis due to the urgent need of the position the written test/interview may take place before the closing date of the post/s.

Functional Area

Internships

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Nangarhar

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