Senior Medical Officer

Since 2006, the French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) in Kabul, Afghanistan, has served patients from all 34 provinces. Operated through a public-private partnership among the Governments of Afghanistan and France, La Chaine de L’Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), with management by the Aga Khan University, FMIC delivers world-class medical services and drives healthcare innovation in the region.

FMIC provides specialized consultations, advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI, radiology), surgeries, a 24/7 pharmacy, and state-of-the-art laboratory testing. It has recorded over 2.3 million patient visits and consultations, conducted 6.8 million laboratory tests, and performed 59,000 surgeries, including more than 5,700 paediatric and adult cardiac procedures. As Afghanistan’s first ISO and SafeCare-certified hospital (recertified in 2024), FMIC has pioneered open-heart surgery, advanced diagnostics, and telemedicine, earning the IHF Award in 2021.

With a 176-bed capacity and a highly skilled Afghan medical team, FMIC is committed to advancing healthcare excellence. Through its Patient Welfare Support Programme, it has provided over $57.6 million in subsidized or free care, ensuring equitable access to high-quality treatment for vulnerable populations. 

a.         Regular Responsibilities:

·         Care of all critical and noncritical ill neonates in (level 1, 2, 3).

·         Assessment of neonates in life-threatening situations in FMIC.

·         Assure quality of care in NICU, ER, L&D and GW.

·         Assure continuity of care for neonates 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week.

·         Provide information to patient attendants accompanied by consultant. 

·         Perform night duties in NICU.

·         Participate in departmental quality projects.

·         Training/Helping the junior medical officers.

·         Coordinate with the neonatology consultant in case any medical issue arises.

·         Any other assignment by direct supervisor.

b.        Periodic Responsibilities:

·         Participation in Mortality Meetings.

Qualification and Education:

Academic & professional qualifications

·         MD from a recognized University

·         Specialization in Pediatrics

Knowledge, competencies, and Skills:

·         Ability to care critical neonates

·         Ability to work under difficult working conditions

·         Excellent Communication and interpersonal skill in Dari, English and Pashto languages

·         Having Good computer skills, especially in MS Office programs

Work experience:

·         4 years’ experience in relevant field (specially at NICU)

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Best regards,

FMIC HR Team