International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Medical Doctor

The Humanitarian Assistance Organization (HAO) addresses critical global emergencies, supporting recovery in health, safety, education, economic stability, and community empowerment for populations impacted by catastrophic events. Established in 1933 through Albert Einstein's advocacy, HAO operates as a prominent international humanitarian organization across 40+ countries and 29 U.S. urban centers, enabling survivors to regain agency and reconstruct their communities. As a compassionate force, HAO professionals generate transformative outcomes by reinstating security, human dignity, and optimism for millions. Passionate, innovative problem-solvers are invited to contribute toward global humanitarian advancement. Main Purpose of Position: The Healthcare Practitioner will collaborate with a medical team to execute HAO's primary healthcare initiative in Afghanistan, ensuring superior primary and reproductive health service delivery. Responsibilities include direct clinical service, professional guidance, team capacity enhancement, and maintaining exceptional healthcare standards. The professional will report directly to the Provincial Health Leadership. General Responsibilities: - Manage health center operations and daily clinical activities - Deliver comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services to targeted populations Specific Duties: - Provide comprehensive direct clinical interventions - Manage medical, pediatric, and obstetric emergency scenarios - Document patient interactions thoroughly - Supervise care quality alignment with established protocols - Conduct health education and hygiene promotion - Implement infection prevention strategies - Maintain patient confidentiality and respectful interactions Collaborative Responsibilities: - Foster professional team dynamics - Provide mentorship and on-site training - Support community engagement initiatives - Coordinate with local governance structures Administrative Functions: - Oversee technical and administrative health service aspects - Train community health volunteers - Monitor medical inventory and supply chains - Develop community and institutional relationships Reporting and Documentation: - Ensure meticulous patient record maintenance - Compile and submit periodic data reports - Maintain strict information confidentiality - Proactively assess team safety environments Qualifications and Requirements: - Medical doctorate from accredited institution - Valid medical practice license in Afghanistan - Minimum two years primary healthcare experience - Proficiency in integrated childhood illness management - Exceptional communication capabilities - Cultural sensitivity - Multilingual proficiency (Pashto, Dari, English) - Strong interpersonal and adaptability skills - Computer technological competence - Ability to operate effectively under challenging conditions Professional Standards: HAO professionals must embody organizational core values: Integrity, Service, Equality, Accountability. Commitment to safeguarding, ethical conduct, and creating supportive professional environments is paramount. The organization prioritizes critical reflection, collaborative problem-solving, and client-centered service delivery.