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Medical Doctor (Shams International Hospital)

Islamic Relief Worldwide, Nangarhar, Afghanistan

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Bachelor's Degree
Nangarhar, Afghanistan (Nangarhar)
Full Time
584

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

  • Provide support in taking patient history and perform physical examinations
  • Help in formulating differential diagnoses and basic treatment plans
  • Assist in procedures (suturing, IV placement, catheterization)
  • Monitor patient progress and document in medical records
  • Assist in managing common illnesses (malaria, TB, CHF)
  • Assist in OR, pre/post-op care, wound management
  • Provide support in conduct growth monitoring, vaccination
  •  Assist deliveries, prenatal checks
  • Interpret basic lab results and imaging studies
  • Provide support in ordering appropriate diagnostic tests
  • Help in present cases during rounds
  • 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 2 years
  • Skills:
  • Clinical knowledge across major specialties
  • Basic emergencies and life support skills
  • Moderate skills in medical documentation
  • Fluency in Dari/Pashto; medical English required


Experience: Fresh Graduate with no experience



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-shams-international-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

Health/Medical

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Nangarhar

Post Date

May 23, 2025

Closing Date

May 30, 2025

Reference

IRW-NGR-023-2025

Number of Vacancies

2

Salary Range

As per company salary scale

Years of Experience

Fresh

Probation Period

Not Specified

Contract Type

Internship

Contract Duration

6 month

Contract Extensible

No

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Gender

Any