Team Leader

2026-08-15 Logar, Nangarhar Full Time 28

Job Location:	Logar, Nangarhar
Nationality:	National
Category:	Admin-Clerical
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per Organization Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	Vacancy # FMIC/HR/584
No. Of Jobs:	8
City:	Mohammad Agha District, Logar province and Lalpur District, Nangarhar

Organization:	French Medical Institute for Mothers & Children (FMIC)
Years of Experience:	At least 2 years of community-based research experience in supervising field teams
Contract Duration:	Temporary
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Bachelor or Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery; BSc in social Sciences or in medical
Close date:	2026-08-15

About French Medical Institute for Mothers & Children (FMIC):

Established in 2006 through a partnership between the Government of Afghanistan, the Government of France, La Chaîne de l’Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network, FMIC has become Afghanistan’s leading tertiary healthcare institution and a regional centre of excellence. Operated by the Aga Khan University, FMIC delivers high-quality, patient-centred care in accordance with international standards while serving as a hub for education, research, and innovation.

Over the past two decades, FMIC has provided healthcare services to more than 2.6 million patients, performed over 6,000 cardiac surgeries, and introduced numerous medical advancements, including Afghanistan’s first open-heart surgery and a range of specialised diagnostic and treatment services. Through telemedicine, outreach programmes, and financial assistance initiatives, FMIC continues to expand access to quality healthcare for underserved populations across the country.

Beyond clinical care, FMIC plays a vital role in strengthening Afghanistan’s health system through the training of healthcare professionals, postgraduate medical education, and the promotion of innovation and evidence-based practice. As it enters its third decade of service, FMIC remains committed to excellence, equity, and sustainable healthcare development, improving health outcomes and transforming lives across Afghanistan and the region.

Job Descriptions:

Job Responsibilities of team leaders:

To supervise data collection activities in the field
To ensure quality and validity of data collected from the study participants
Visiting different households in the communities to ensure successful completion of data collection in the study areas
To follow and ensure field implementation of project related SOPs / guidelines as defined in the research project
To assign daily tasks and monitor the performance of field staff.
To provide on-site coaching and support to data collectors when required.
To verify the completeness and accuracy of completed questionnaires before submission.
To resolve field challenges and report any issues or deviations to the Study Supervisor in a timely manner.
To ensure that all ethical standards, including informed consent and participant confidentiality, are strictly followed.
To ensure that data collection is completed according to the project timeline and work plan.
To organize logistics and ensure that field teams have the necessary materials and equipment.
To monitor attendance and punctuality of field staff and maintain attendance records.
To perform all other duties assigned to him/her from time-to-time by the study Supervisor

Job Requirements:

Academic & professional qualifications:

Bachelor or Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery; BSc in social Sciences or in medical

Knowledge and competencies (State skills, abilities & traits required)

§ Must have good organizational and communication skills;

§ Must be technologically literate, with proficiency in using tablet-based data collection applications

§ Preference will be given to candidates from Logar and Nangarhar provinces.

Submission Guidelines:

Dear applicant,

To apply for this vacancy, please use the following email address:

hr@fmic.org.af

Please note:

You are allowed to apply only before the closing date.

Before submitting your resume, make sure that it has specific details about your qualifications and experience, including the dates.

Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the criteria will be contacted.

If you are not invited for a written test or interview within a four-week period of time, please consider that your application was not considered for this vacancy.

Validated copies of academic certificates/diplomas will be requested only if you are selected.

Best regards,

FMIC HR Team