Psychiatrist

Position Title: Psychiatrist

2026-01-30 Kandahar Full Time 10

Job Location:	Kandahar
Nationality:	National
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	According to NGO Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	HRM-082-2026
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Aynoo meena Hospital

Organization:	HEWAD, Reconstruction, Health & Humanitarian Assistance Committee
Years of Experience:	At least 3 years of work experience in the related field.
Contract Duration:	End of December 2026 with possibility of extension
Gender:	Male
Education:	Graduated from a post-medical specialty in the related field.
Close date:	2026-01-30

About HEWAD, Reconstruction, Health & Humanitarian Assistance Committee:

HEWAD is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-profitable charity organization established in 1994 to provide Medical, Educational, Social, and Humanitarian Assistance to the needy people of Afghanistan. HEWAD implements primary health care to needy people of Afghanistan, and within those focuses on the provision of health care to the most vulnerable group, children, and women. HEWAD provides perfect health education, information, and service to Afghans in order to improve their living conditions.

Commitment to PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse):
HEWAD maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). We are fully committed to ensuring a safe, respectful, and protective environment for all beneficiaries and staff. HEWAD promotes a strong culture of accountability and takes all allegations of SEA seriously, with prompt action taken in line with HEWAD established PSEA policy.

Job Descriptions:

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments of patients admitted to the MHPSS inpatient unit to evaluate their mental health status, formulate accurate psychiatric diagnoses, and identify co-occurring medical and psychosocial factors contributing to their condition.
Conducting consultations in OPD.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients' psychiatric diagnoses, presenting symptoms, and treatment goals. Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychologists, social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists, to implement evidence-based treatment modalities, including medication management, psychotherapy, and psychosocial interventions.
Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications as indicated, adjusting dosages and medication regimens based on the patient's clinical response, side effects, and adherence. Provide education to patients and their families regarding medication benefits, potential risks, and strategies for medication adherence and management.
Provide timely and effective crisis intervention services to patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises, including suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, aggressive behaviors, and psychotic episodes. Collaborate with nursing staff, psychiatric crisis teams, and emergency services to ensure patient safety and stabilization.
Collaborate closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and integrated care delivery for patients within the MHPSS inpatient unit. Participate in treatment planning meetings, case conferences, and interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress, address clinical concerns, and optimize treatment outcomes.
Provide psychoeducation to patients and their families regarding psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, medication management, coping skills, and relapse prevention strategies. Offer support, guidance, and resources to empower patients and families in their recovery journey and promote self-management skills.
Should cooperate with Physicians to treat children and adults with mental health issues resulting from trauma or chemical imbalances.
Prepare written tests to determine whether the patient is mentally competent or to identify mental health conditions.
Having professionalism, medical ethics, and caring during communication with colleagues and patients.
Providing training to residents, medical officers, and junior doctors.
Consulting head of the department as supervisor before and during facing complicated cases of over credentialing cases.
Performing assignments defined by the supervisor related to department activities, patient cases, participating in meetings, lectures, case presentations, supervising junior doctors, and other related tasks.
Take care of equipment assigned to the Hospital including Computers, desks, chairs, and statoscopes, and ensure their proper usage.
Respect all rules and regulations of the Hewad Organization.
Work on departmental capacity building program as well as bring self-development.
Regularly monitor patients' progress and provide documentation.
Attend to emergency cases when necessary.
Perform routine and emergency mental health-related problems.
Ensure complete daily documentation of patient case notes/files.
Ensure complete discharge, referral, and feedback procedures for patients.
Counsel patients and relatives on health management.
Maintain regular contact and coordination with heads of other departments to ensure harmonization of patients management.
Review and develop appropriate policies and procedures for patients' health care to formulate best practice guidelines based on EPHS.
Ensure timely availability of required support services in the process of treating patients, particularly when referred to other specialists.
Prepare timely and accurate medical reports, audits and mortality reviews.
Ensure medical records activities are effectively implemented.
Any other duties assigned by Supervisors or HEWAD leadership.

Job Requirements:

Graduated from a post-medical specialty in the related field.
At least 3 years of work experience in the related field.
Must be fluent in English and also in local languages.
Expert diagnostic skills.
Trustworthy and compassionate character.
Good communication skills.
Strong patient management skills.
Strategic guidance and planning skills.
Honest, reliable, and maintains confidentiality.

Submission Guidelines:

Applicants meeting the above requirements are requested to apply for this vacancy, please use the following link; https://forms.gle/hjtzYHD9FCZA7uHg9

Kindly use Google Chrome Browser for smooth access.

Important Notes:

1. Supporting documents, e.g. diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s), etc., are not required at this stage, therefore not to be sent along with the application.

2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

3. Please remember that we will not consider the CVs for the positions after the closing date.