Swedish Committee for Afghanistan Surgical specialist

Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) invites all qualified candidates to apply for the following position. SCA actively promotes and encourages Women and people with Disabilities to apply.

Title of Position:	Surgical specialist	Job Number:	HRM WPO 27-12
Duty Station:	Wardak Project Office/Maidan Shahr  provincial Hospital
Number of Positions:	Two (Female / Male)
Status:	The positions are project based
Remuneration:	Salary and benefits are  according to internal SCA policy
Non-monetary Benefits for Females:	Transportation close to residence and work, child nursery at workplace, safe travel facilities and companion to field trips, female association membership, trainings and capacity building
Announcement Date:	7th October, 2012
Closing Date:	17th October, 2012

SCA Background

The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organisation working to assist in the reconstruction ofAfghanistan. SCA’s interventions insideAfghanistanbegan in 1982. Today SCA runs four major development programmes within Disability, Education, Health and Rural Development and is one of the largest NGOs in the country. SCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment based on their skills, abilities and experience without regard to age (18-65 years), race, colour, religion, marital status, sex, physical disability, or veteran status.

Scope of Work:

Manage and operate the surgery case. Visit IPD and recovery patients. Supervising and follow up nursing care of patients.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Graduated from recognised university as a Medical Doctor
• Having of MoPH specialization certificate
• At least five years experience in surgery
• Good communication skills (written & spoken) of Pashto, Dari, and basic English will be advantage
• Basic computer knowledge is an advantage
• Able to work independently and under the stressful conditions
• Be an Afghan national

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage and operate general surgery cases including CS and emergencies
• Visit the recovery ward and IPD patients
• Counsel and educate patients in relevant areas of illnesses
• Obtain specialized assistance as necessary
• Night duties (15 days/ month)
• Supervise and follow up nursing care of patients
• Provide consultation in case of needs for patients who are candidate for sugary, based on the request of other wards.
  • Share knowledge, skill and expertise with medical, midwifery and nursing students and all professional staff concerning their job requirements
• Participate in research, professional organization and related committees and in continuing education opportunities
  • Follow established departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous quality improvement initiative; safety, environmental, and infection prevention standards
• Participate in provision of 24-hour, six-day maternity service, which may require evening, night
• Supervise and monitor all maternity activities in the Hospital
  • Identify and report immediately any problem which interfere in the delivery of services or in achieving the program objectives to his/her immediate supervisor
• Participate in PH  weekly meetings

Application Procedures:

• Interested  qualified candidates should submit a full CV (maximum three pages) with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience;
• To apply online  please send your application / CV to vacancies@sca.org.af
• Candidates may also submit applications by letter (hard copy) submitted directly to the SCA HRM Unit in either Kabul, Ghazni, Kunduz, Wardak, Taloqan, Mazar-e-Sharif, Sar-e-Pul, Samangan, Laghman and  Jalalabad;
• Academic job documents is not needed with application, but can be requested if called for interview.
• Only short-listed candidates will be informed for written test and interview.