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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, Ningarhar & Paktika provinces.

I-GENERAL Responsibilities:

The overall scope of work for Sonologist is to preform sonography examination in Laghman Provincial Hospital in line with the HER project & EPHS/MoPH standards and procedures.

II-SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Performs all requested Sonographic examinations as ordered by the physicians.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography.
• Uses independent judgment during the Sonography Exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyses Sonograms, Synthesizes Sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Sonographers care.
• Prepare monthly action plane and daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonographic area/department.
• Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the physicians.
• Ability to follow established departmental procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
• Positions patients, applies medical gels and electrodes, connects and adjusts equipment’s and verifies wave signals, procedures and high-quality imaging.
• Records examination details by printing data and reporting them as required.
• Observes all safety policies and protocols for patient protection.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by following established procedures to safeguard confidential information.
• Active participation in the morning report, Internal seminars & Night duties
• Provision of monthly HMIS report
• Using PPE kit while examining COVID-19 patients.
• Perform other tasks as per his monthly action plan, job description and direction of his/her line manager.

• Graduated from Recognized Medical University & MoPH certified document of Ultrasound Specialization
• At least 3 year working experience as Sonologist 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.

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: Sonologist, Vacancy No. 2026/139, 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.

jobs@opha.org.af