Lab Technician (on-call base) To Cover the Duty During the Absence of Lab Technician

Afghan Family Guidance Association (AFGA) is an Afghan non-governmental, not-for-profit and non-political organization established in 1968. Alongside the Ministry of Public Health, AFGA has been working in the field of Reproductive Health since its inception. AFGA is a fully accredited member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and an important partner of UNFPA.

A committed team of more than 600 experts are working in 11 provinces of Afghanistan to achieve AFGA goals and objectives. AFGA provides health services to the most vulnerable and hard to reach communities through over 140 service delivery points.

Ø  Promoting related matters and facilitating all aspects related to transfusion and laboratory examinations.

Ø  Collecting, receiving, processing, labeling and/or analyzing biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) Operating and maintaining lab equipment like microscopes, centrifuges, and analyzers.

Ø  Ensuring the storage and maintenance of related equipment, and Lab reagent specially the sensitive reagent, and blood.

Ø  Blood transfusion.

Ø  Ensuring that safety guidelines are adhered to at all times with the laboratory.

Ø  Maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.

Ø  Recording all experimental data and test results accurately and in the specified format (written and / or electronic).

Ø  Maintain and document all testing activities, sample information, and test results in the hospital's medical records system or paper-based logs. Maintain organized and up-to-date records.

Ø  Cleaning, sterilizing, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment.

Ø  Collecting the figures of the relevant department.

Ø  To express an opinion for improving the performance of the blood bank/laboratory to the hospital administration.

Ø  Perform 24-hour resection according to the time schedule prepared by the hospital administration.

Ø  Strict adherence to all infection prevention conditions and adherence to medical uniform during official times.

Ø  Participating in the meetings of the sub-committee of the affairs and voting work of his/her respective department.

Ø  Ordering laboratory supplies as needed.

Ø  providing technical support when necessary.

Ø  Pursuing the compliance and strict adherence to the standards set in the related department.

Ø  Active participation in the quarterly evaluation of the prescribed procedures in the relevant department.

Ø  Participating in the preparation of the standards work plan according to the quarterly evaluation and follow-up of the prepared work plan.

Ø  Refraining from illegal acts and practices.

Ø  Observing all regulations and discipline of the hospital

§   Be certified from a recognized institute of health sciences (medical laboratory).

§  2-3 years working experience as a clinical lab technician in a recognized hospital.

§  Adherence to strict ethical standards and patient confidentiality.

§   Should have skill of good communication Dari, Pashto, and English.

§   Should have skill of computer.

§   Should have good interpersonal communication.

• Ability to work in a flexible schedule, including night shift, weekends, and holidays as needed

Qualified & interested candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position through the below-mentioned link. The AFGA HR Department can only consider applications submitted through the official online application portal. Manual applications will not be accepted. When submitting your application, please ensure that you include your CV and cover letter in a single combined PDF file. Do not attach any additional documents such as education certificates, experience letters, or other related materials 

Due to a high volume of applications received, the AFGA HR Department is will not be able to reach out individually to each candidate. If you have not received an email or call within two weeks after the closing date from the AFGA HR Department, please understand that your application has not been considered for this particular opening at this time.

http://hrmis.afga.org.af/Applicant/Apply/AFGA_1424060029

AFGA Recruitment Process Commitment:

At AFGA, we do not accept any kind of recommendation, favoritism, or discrimination during the recruitment and selection of candidates. Our process is designed to be objective and merit-based, focusing solely on the qualifications, skills, and experiences of the applicants.

We want to assure all candidates that their applications will be evaluated equally, without any undue influence or bias. AFGA is dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that can contribute to the organization's mission and objectives.