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About French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children

The French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) was founded in 2006 is a unique public-private partnership between the Governments of Afghanistan & France, a French NGO – La Chaine de L’Espoir/Enfants Afghans and the Aga Khan Development Network through the Aga Khan University Hospital. The Institute has risen to the challenge of charting a course towards sustainable health solutions for Afghanistan. It is the first ISO certified hospital in Afghanistan, aiming to provide compassionate, accessible, cost-effective, high quality care services to the population of Afghanistan. 

Job Summary

• Transport patients of the unit safely to concerned departments for necessary tests, procedures etc. and bring them back to the unit.
• Deliver and bring back specimens, files, equipment etc. to and from identified departments as advised by area head.

Duties & Responsibilities

The ideal candidate would be able to:

• Assist in safe transfer of patients to and from bed, chair, wheelchair, stretcher or trolley ensuring necessary safety measures.
• Transport patients safely from one department to other.
• Maintain confidentiality with reference to specific patient identity and their files by ensuring that patient related issues are not discussed with anybody except those authorized.
• Show courtesy in communication with the patient relative, co-workers and supervisor.
• Take proper transmission of equipment in the beginning of shift.
• Keep the record of equipment movement slips.
• Arrange equipment needed for patient care.
• Ensures & maintains proper cleaning and maintenance of all designated equipment.
• Ensure the availability of filled oxygen cylinders in the unit.
• Collect and transport the following items:
•      Medications
•      Files
•      Blood and blood products
•      Specimens
•      Files
•      CSSD items
• Warehouse items if required,
• Ensure that soiled specimens (blood, urine, and stool) are adequately packed before transporting.
• Ensure that specimens are correctly labeled using two identifiers before delivery to the specified destinations.
• Demonstrate awareness related to standard precautions and adhere to infection control polices.
• Prepare incubator, ventilator, bed and baby cot for patients.
• Maintain work areas clean as assigned by the supervisor.
• In OPD, he/she prepare the clinics before start of the clinics
• Keep an accurate account of stock items on trolleys and report to area supervisor for necessary replenishment.
• Maintain stocking of linen cupboards, masks, shoe covers on a daily basis to ensure an adequate supply.
• Assist in the transfer of documents within the department and also inter-departmental as assigned
• Ensure confidentiality of the documents during the transfer
• Communicate problems related to job functions to immediate supervisor.
• Any other related task as assigned by the supervisor. Use telephone courtesy.
• Must be regular and punctual on work with > 96% attendance.
• Keeps oneself well-groomed and maintains the uniform code at all times.
• Participates in professional activities
• Accepts the management decision to work in any of the areas when transferred or assigned as per institution’s need.
• Accepts hospitals’ policy in complying with the area specific uniform.
• Able to discharge duties on public holidays and off days; and perform long duty hours and shift duties including night shift as per need.
• Be accessible through phone during off-days and leave-days; and discharge duty in case of emergency when called.
• Perform any other related task as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Familiar with the local language/s with basic English command in writing and reading.

• Must he regular anti punctual.
• Demonstrate a helpful attitude and offer assistance when required to patients and their families.
• Understand basic written and verbal English.
• Effectively communicate and follow oral instruction in Dari to perform routine tasks.
• Keep him/her self-well-groomed and observes the uniform code at Nil times.
• Practice safe.
• Be motivated towards learning and capacity development.
• Represent positive image of FMIC via professional appearance and behavior. 

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