ENT Specialist

Organization for Promotion of Health & Community Development (OPHCD) is a nongovernmental, non-political and independent organization. OPHCD has been established in 2017 and registered with the NGOs Department of the Ministry of Economy of the with license # 4160. In addition, the organization has membership of Afghanistan National Health cluster, Afghanistan National Nutrition Cluster and ACBAR. OPHCD, as a non-governmental organization striving for well-being of the people through promotion of health, education, WASH, protection and human right, economic stability and sustainable development of the com‐munities with focus on the women and children, drugs users, IDPs and other marginalized group of the society with an equitable manner. The HER-AF2 (Health Emergency Response – Afghanistan Phase 2) project is funded by UNICEF and implemented to ensure continuity and quality of essential health and nutrition services, with strong emphasis on Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Feedback and Complaints Response Mechanism (FCRM), High-Impact Value Added (HIVA), and zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEA-H) 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

A. ENT Clinical Services

• Conduct specialized consultations and examinations for patients with ear, nose, and throat conditions.
• Diagnose and manage common and complex ENT disorders within the scope of available facilities and professional qualifications.
• Assess and treat ear infections, hearing problems, tinnitus, and other ear-related conditions.
• Diagnose and manage nasal allergies, sinusitis, nosebleeds, and other nasal conditions.
• Assess and treat throat infections, tonsillitis, voice disorders, and swallowing difficulties.
• Provide appropriate prescriptions and treatment plans based on approved clinical guidelines.
• Perform minor ENT procedures within professional competence and available facility capacity.

B. Patient Assessment and Management

• Take detailed medical histories and conduct appropriate physical examinations.
• Request and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations when available.
• Identify emergency ENT conditions and provide immediate initial management.
• Refer complicated or surgical cases to appropriate specialized hospitals.
• Ensure appropriate follow-up and continuity of patient care.

C. Patient Counseling and Health Education

• Educate patients and families about ENT diseases, prevention, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Provide counseling on ear hygiene, hearing protection, and prevention of hearing loss.
• Promote awareness of common ENT conditions and early treatment-seeking behaviors.

D. Infection Prevention and Control

• Follow established infection prevention and control (IPC) procedures.
• Ensure proper sterilization and disinfection of ENT instruments.
• Maintain safe clinical practices and appropriate medical waste disposal.

E. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate patient consultation records and medical histories.
• Document diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, procedures, and referrals.
• Prepare and submit daily and monthly service reports as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information.

F. Coordination and Professional Responsibilities

• Coordinate with general practitioners, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical meetings, trainings, and quality improvement activities.
• Follow organizational policies, safeguarding standards, and professional ethics.
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the position.

• Medical Doctor (MD) degree from a recognized medical university.
• Recognized postgraduate specialization in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT).
• Valid professional registration and specialist license from the relevant authorities, as applicable.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in ENT clinical services after specialization is preferred.
• Experience working in hospitals or specialized health facilities is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of national clinical guidelines and ENT treatment protocols

Submission Guidelines:

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and updated CV to the HR Department, below or via the following email address: bphs. hro@gmail.com (mailto:bphs.hro@gmail.com)

Email / Application Form: bphs.hro@gmail.com