Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international, non-profitable, non-governmental humanitarian relief organization with its head quarter in Birmingham, UK. It enjoys consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for International Red Cross and red Crescent Moments and NGOs in Disaster Relief. Islamic Relief has been working in Afghanistan for more than 23 years, providing emergency relief and implementing life-changing development projects for some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Islamic Relief set up our first Afghanistan office in 1999. Since then, IRA continued providing assistances in emergency relief, food security, livelihood, education, health, nutrition, shelter, orphan sponsorship, Ramadan and Qurbani programmes.

• Assist ophthalmologists and eye care professionals during patient eye examinations and diagnostic procedures
• Support vision testing, including visual acuity, refraction screening, and basic eye health assessments.
• Prepare, clean, and maintain ophthalmic equipment and instruments in accordance with safety and hygiene standards.
• Accurately record and organize patient data, examination results, and medical histories.
• Guide and support patients throughout eye examinations and treatments to ensure comfort and cooperation.
• Observe and assist in ophthalmic diagnostic procedures such as tonometry, fundus examination, and basic imaging techniques.
• Assist ophthalmologists during minor and major ophthalmic surgical procedures, including preparation of the operating area, instruments, and patients, under direct supervision.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards in handling patient information.

Number of Interns: 1

Gender: Male

Required Field of Study: Diploma or bachelor’s degree in optometry, Ophthalmic Technology, or a related field.

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and an updated CV to the following link:

Eye Technician Intern | Jobs.af

The closing date for accepting applications is 30 December 2025

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be called for written test.

Islamic Relief Worldwide – Afghanistan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women and persons with disabilities.