Senior Medical Officer (Re Announced)

The HALO Trust is the world’s largest humanitarian mine clearance organisation. We save lives and restore communities threatened by landmines and other weapons of war, such as cluster bombs, stockpiles of small arms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Born out of a desire to help the people of Afghanistan in 1988, we now have over 8,000 staff in 30 countries and territories, working to get vulnerable communities back on their feet following conflict. Millions of families have been able to return to their homes safely thanks to this work, but there is still much to do.

There are many challenges associated with delivering humanitarian work but we are passionate in our commitment to create safe, secure communities but we do not shy away from working in countries where there are gaps in international support for clear humanitarian needs. As an advocate for the ‘forgotten’ in the world, we urgently wish to reach more countries where our skills and experience can accelerate recovery and provide the essential groundwork to help address the root cause of the current refugee crisis.

Demining remains our core purpose but in order to deal with the broader debris of war, we are strengthening our work in weapons and ammunition management. We help governments to manage stockpiles of weapons and dispose of weapons and ammunition. 

The HALO Trust Afghanistan is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Senior Medical Officer to join our team and provide strategic and operational support to the Medical Department under the lead of Deputy Programme Manager (Ops).

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical services, overseeing healthcare programs, and supporting staff health and safety across HALO operations. This position requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and the ability to coordinate with both internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain the highest standards of medical care in challenging operational environments.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Applicants must have been practicing medicine in the past 2 years for a professional organization or hospital.
• Qualified Medical Doctors with experience in the management of trauma and hospital referrals will be preferred
• Medical degree (MD/DO or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Certifications in post-graduate training in public health, emergency medicine, tropical medicine, or occupational health is advantageous.
• 4–5 years of similar experience that includes field humanitarian experience, mine action or conflict settings preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership of medical teams comprising over 15 staff
• Strong incident management as well as emergency medical response skills.
• Familiarity with infection control, outbreak protocols, and international guidelines (e.g., WHO guidelines.
• Ability to develop budgets, manage medical supply chains, and ensure donor compliance.
• Proficiency in English and local languages (Dari/Pashto) strongly preferred.
• Resilience and adaptability skills to harsh living and working conditions.
• Prior NGO field experience in Afghanistan with exposure to security-sensitive environments is highly desirable.

Please send your CV and Cover letter to:  recruitment@haloafg.org

You are requested to copy and paste below as your subject of application email:

HT-126-2026-Senior Medical Officer

Note: Applications without mentioning the Position Title & Vacancy Number in the subject line of the email will NOT be considered.

Senior Medical Officer will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct.

Safeguarding:

The HALO Trust, as an ethical and humanitarian charity, is dedicated to establishing a secure and trustworthy environment for all individuals associated with the organization, including beneficiaries, staff, and volunteers. The commitment to safeguarding and promoting well-being involves protection from various forms of harm such as abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The charity sets minimum standards for staff conduct, emphasizing respectful and professional interactions, with a zero tolerance of misconduct. Specific guidelines include obtaining parental consent before engaging with or photographing children, prohibiting all forms of harassment and exploitation, and addressing any breaches confidentially. For risk education sessions involving children, voluntary consent is required, and HALO strictly prohibits coercive practices. The organization encourages reporting of bullying or harassment, with mechanisms in place for confidentiality. HALO's gender policy aligns with the country-wide strategy, and it staunchly opposes violence and sexual abuse in the working environment, pledging prosecution in accordance with Afghan laws.