Position Title: General Surgeon
Activation Date: 26 March, 2026 Announced Date: 26 March, 2026 Expire Date: 31 March, 2026
- Job Location: Nuristan
- Nationality: National
- Category: Health Care
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Salary: As per organization salary scale
- Vacancy Number: ARSDO-HR-2025-013
- No. Of Jobs: 1
- City: Kamdish District
- Organization: Afghanistan Relief & Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO)
- Years of Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of relevant surgical experience.
- Contract Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension
- Gender: Male/Female
- Education: MD (Doctor of Medicine) with specialization in General Surgery.
- Close date: 2026-03-31
About Afghanistan Relief & Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO):
Afghanistan Relief and Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO) is a national, non-profit development organization established in 2017 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan (Registration No. 4190). ARSDO has a strong grassroots presence and extensive experience in designing and implementing community-based development and humanitarian interventions across Afghanistan.
ARSDO works through a three-pronged strategy: 1. Community Organization and Inclusion: Strengthening grassroots community institutions with a strong focus on inclusion of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children. 2. Capacity Strengthening: Enhancing the knowledge, skills, and capacities of local communities to actively participate as co-implementers in addressing existing and emerging social, economic, and humanitarian challenges. 3. Advocacy and Policy Engagement: Advocating for improved justice, policy reforms, and the development of laws and strategies to combat social, economic, and rights-based challenges at local, national, and international levels.
ARSDO implements multi-sectoral programs including Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Humanitarian Response, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Construction, combining advocacy with quality service delivery.
Job Description:
To provide life-saving surgical and emergency medical services to patients at Kamdish District Hospital, ensuring quality care under challenging and resource-limited conditions.
Job Requirements:
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical & Surgical Duties
- Perform emergency and elective surgical procedures (e.g., laparotomy, appendectomy, trauma surgery, wound management).
- Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
- Conduct daily ward rounds and follow up on admitted patients.
- Respond to emergency cases, including mass casualty situations.
- Stabilize critical patients and decide on referrals when necessary.
2. Emergency & Trauma Care
- Lead the management of trauma and surgical emergencies.
- Provide on-call coverage as per duty roster (including nights/weekends).
- Ensure timely decision-making in life-threatening situations.
4. Infection Prevention & Quality Assurance
- Ensure sterilization and infection prevention protocols are strictly followed.
- Monitor surgical outcomes and complications.
- Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews.
5. Coordination & Reporting
- Work closely with hospital management and other departments.
- Maintain accurate patient records and surgical logs.
- Prepare regular reports as required by management and donors.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- MD (Doctor of Medicine) with specialization in General Surgery.
- Valid medical license/registration.
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant surgical experience.
- Experience in remote or emergency settings is highly preferred.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Working Conditions
- Based in a remote and hard-to-reach district.
- Security and environmental challenges may exist.
- Extended working hours and emergency calls expected.
Submission Guideline:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their applications the instructions below:
Through link: https://forms.gle/V71UpzpdBbnHj3EU8
Required documents:
Updated CV
Cover letter (briefly explaining suitability for the position)
File format:
Documents must be submitted in PDF and word format
Application deadline:
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Submission Email:
https://forms.gle/V71UpzpdBbnHj3EU8