Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized medical university, with a mandatory postgraduate specialization in Internal Medicine from a recognized institution. The candidate must also hold valid registration with the Afghanistan Medical Council (AMC) and the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH).
- Valid professional registration and authorization to practice in Afghanistan, as applicable.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant clinical experience in internal medicine after specialization; equivalent experience may be considered according to hospital requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and managing complex adult medical cases in a hospital setting.
- Experience in inpatient care, outpatient consultations, medical emergencies, and multidisciplinary clinical coordination.
- Previous experience in a regional, provincial, or tertiary-level hospital is an advantage.
Code of Conduct
The Internal Medical Specialist shall:
- Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Treat all patients with dignity, respect, and impartiality.
- Comply with safeguarding, child protection, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) policies.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Follow occupational health and safety regulations.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the position.
PESA
PESA is a system or approach designed to improve security management, accountability, and operational efficiency within organizations—particularly NGOs and health or community programs.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in managing acute and chronic internal medicine conditions.
- Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
- Strong patient communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
- Effective teamwork, leadership, and clinical mentoring abilities.
- Excellent medical documentation and reporting skills.
- Commitment to patient confidentiality, professional ethics, and patient-centered care.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing clinical priorities.
- Knowledge of infection prevention, patient safety, and evidence-based clinical practices.
- Proficiency in Dari and/or Pashto; working knowledge of English is an advantage.
Key Responsibilities and Principles
· Patient Safety and Security: Ensure a safe clinical environment for patients, medical staff, and visitors, and comply with hospital safety and security procedures.
· Accountability: Maintain professional and ethical standards, ensure appropriate use of medical resources, and comply with organizational policies and clinical protocols.
· Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor patients’ clinical conditions, treatment outcomes, and quality of care; maintain accurate medical records and report clinical incidents as required.
· Coordination: Coordinate effectively with other medical specialists, nursing staff, hospital management, and relevant departments to ensure continuity of care and effective patient management.
· Risk Management: Identify and report clinical risks, medical complications, and safety concerns, and take appropriate measures to minimize risks to patients and staff.
· Safeguarding: Protect patients, particularly children and vulnerable adults, from abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination, and other forms of harm.
· Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA): Comply with the organization's PSEA policy, maintain professional boundaries, and report suspected or actual cases through established reporting channels.
· Respect and Dignity: Treat all patients with compassion, dignity, impartiality, and respect, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, or social background.
· Confidentiality and Data Protection: Maintain the confidentiality of patient information and medical records, sharing information only with authorized individuals when clinically necessary or legally required.
· Reporting Safeguarding Concerns: Promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or safeguarding risks through the organization's designated reporting mechanisms, while respecting confidentiality and applicable procedures.
Professional Ethics and Accountability
The Internal Medicine Specialist must maintain professional integrity, respect patient rights, protect confidential information, avoid discrimination, and comply with applicable medical regulations, hospital policies, and professional codes of conduct.
The specialist is accountable for clinical decisions and actions within the scope of their professional authorization and must seek consultation or refer patients when necessary.
Working Conditions
- Working hours: According to the hospital's approved duty roster.
- Work setting: Inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, emergency services, and other assigned clinical areas.
- The position may require participation in on-call duties, emergency coverage, ward rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings.
