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 MD Intern is a recent medical graduate undergoing supervised clinical training to develop competency in patient care, diagnosis, and treatment across major medical specialties. The intern will rotate through core departments, performing under the guidance of senior physicians while adhering to Afghanistan's medical standards and MoPH regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Learn and practice to take patient history and perform physical examinations
• Assist to formulate differential diagnoses and basic treatment plans
• Assist in procedures (suturing, IV placement, catheterization)
• Monitor patient progress and document in medical records
• Learn and practice to manage common illnesses (malaria, TB, CHF)
• Assist in OR, pre/post-op care, wound management
• Conduct growth monitoring, vaccination with team
• Assist deliveries, prenatal checks
• Interpret basic lab results and imaging studies
• Order appropriate diagnostic tests under supervision.
• Present cases during rounds under supervision.
• Attend teaching rounds and medical seminars
• Participate in morbidity/mortality conferences
• Complete assigned medical readings

Job Requirements

Education: 

• Graduated from a recognized university in the field of medical within last 3 years

Experience:

• Fresh graduate with no experience

Skills:

• Clinical knowledge across major specialties
• Basic emergencies and life support skills
• Proficiency in medical documentation
• Fluency in Dari/Pashto; medical English required

The duty station of the intern will be the host entity (Elaj Saboori Curative Hospital ) and the salary will be paid by Islamic Relief Worldwide- Afghanistan (IRW- A) based on agreement.

Submission Guideline

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

https://jobs.af/jobs/medical-doctor-elaj-saboori-curative-hospital

The closing date for accepting applications is 30 May 2025

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

Note: The written test/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

Medical Doctor

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Laghman

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