Internal Medical Specialist

Position Title: Internal Medical Specialist

2026-02-18 Laghman Full Time 12

Job Location:	Laghman
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	According to organization salary scale
Vacancy Number:	2025/134
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Mehtarlam Provincial Hospital

Organization:	Organization for People’s Health in Action (OPHA)
Years of Experience:	At least 3 year working experience as Internal Medical Specialist in MoPH hospitals
Contract Duration:	11 Months (Extendable)
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Graduated from Recognized Medical University & Specialization in Internal Medicine is must
Close date:	2026-02-18

About Organization for People’s Health in Action (OPHA):

The Organization for People’s Health in Action (OPHA) is an independent, non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organization dedicated to the development of Afghanistan. OPHA focuses on implementing projects in healthcare, community development, capacity building, and the empowerment of women and youth.

OPHA was established in October 2017, and is officially registered with the Ministry of Economy. The organization is currently delivering essential healthcare services in Laghman & Paktika provinces.

For more information, please visit our website: www.opha.org.af

Job Descriptions:

To contribute and ensure proper diagnosis and treatment of all complex and complicated cases.
To help junior staff for provision of quality medical care according to the national protocols and guidelines.
Conduct regular technical seminars and discussion forum for junior staff
To provide daily case presentation during the round and morning report to the junior staff.
To ensure specialized medical care are carried out based on EPHS requirements
To contribute in capacity building of junior staff through conducting on the job training and seminars.
To provide recommendation and help head of Medical Department. on technical and management issues
To attend all Medical related consultations and on call duties as per schedule.
To carry out researches and provide support on it to the junior staff.
To ensure proper implementation of HMIS system.
To do evening visit of admitted patients.
To work as head of the department incase of need.
To give proper direction to nurses regarding infection prevention and patients care.
Attend all meetings and training provided by OPHA.
Perform any other related task given by line manager.

Job Requirements:

Graduated from Recognized Medical University & Specialization in Internal Medicine is must
At least 3 year working experience as Internal Medical Specialist in MoPH hospitals
Fluent in both National languages (Pashto and Dari) & Intermediate knowledge of English language
Able to perform night duties
Good interpersonal and communication skill & good training skill
The ability to manage other people involved in a patient’s care
The ability to create tailored treatment plans
Mastery of all medical instruments needed for treatment
The ability to provide accurate effective care even under pressure

Others:

Act according to the policies of OPHA.
Keep confidentiality with issues related to OPHA.
Develop Spirit of co-operation and understanding among members of the team.
Work with honesty and co-operative attitude and keep a high standard of quality.
All other interdictions are stipulated in the staff regulation and other OPHA policies along with the disciplinary measures and all these policies are part of the staff contract with OPHA.

OPHA upholds a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination by its personnel toward the individuals it serves. Additionally, OPHA is firmly committed to stringent child safeguarding principles.

All personnel, including selected candidates, are expected to fully comply with these standards and principles at all times. As part of OPHA’s commitment to maintaining a safe and ethical work environment, all selected candidates will be subject to thorough reference and background checks concerning any past misconduct related to sexual exploitation and abuse as well as child safeguarding violation and other corrupt practices. Candidates may also be required to provide further information throughout the selection process.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Submission Guidelines:

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to submit their CV with cover letter through the email provide below or to the OPHA Laghman provincial office.

Please write the subject title in email as: Surgeon Specialist, Vacancy No. 2025/120, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be contact for written test/interview and application after closing date will not be considered.

Note: Applications are reviewed on active bases and after receiving sufficient eligible applications we may process the position before closing date.

Laghman Provincial Office Address: District# 2, Duniya Gul Masjid street, Sultan Ghazi Baba Town (Shar-e-Naw Gharbi), House# 356, Mehterlam City, Laghman, Afghanistan.