Laboratory Technician

2026-08-31 Kabul Full Time 6

Job Location:	Kabul
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per Organization Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	2026-16
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Kabul

Organization:	AAHO-Afshar Hospital
Years of Experience:	5 years
Contract Duration:	Three-month probationary period followed by conversion to a permanent contract.
Gender:	Male
Education:	Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology
Close date:	2026-08-31

About AAHO-Afshar Hospital:

AAHO is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization (“NGO”) dedicated to improving the health status of the people of Afghanistan in general and the health status of the residents of Kabul Districts 6, 7, and 13, in particular, through the operation of the Afshar Hospital.

Afshar Hospital is a 100-bed capacity hospital located in Omid-e-Sabz Township, Darulaman (District 6). The organization provides healthcare to all who seek care, irrespective of religion, race, gender, age, or ability to pay.

Job Descriptions:

Purpose:

To provide high-quality laboratory service.

Responsibilities:

Work for the Afshar Hospital during its official working hours
Responsible for all laboratory services
Ensure that laboratory supplies are well stored, that the consumption is recorded, and that the stock is replenished timely
Keep an accurate register of all laboratory examinations
Keep all Sputum and Malaria Slides stored adequately (for quality control purposes)
Adequately dispose of expired laboratory supplies
Report to the Hospital Management Team monthly, or as often as requested, on the Hospital Laboratory Stock in and out
Prepare, under supervision and guidance from the Hospital Director, the monthly Laboratory Supply order
Actively update his knowledge on current best practice and national guidelines
Carry out any duties assigned by the Head of Department.
Collect, label, and process patient specimens, ensuring correct patient identification and sample integrity.
Perform internal quality control (IQC).
Adhere to laboratory biosafety, infection control, and waste disposal procedures.
Ensure donor eligibility in accordance with national and international guidelines.
Verify correct labeling of blood bags and samples at the time of collection.
Ensure proper mixing of blood with anticoagulant.
Store blood components at their appropriate temperatures.
Manage emergency and massive transfusion requests.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience:

Afghan Nationality

Holds a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or a bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Technology from a well-known institution or university and is fully licensed by the relevant government authorities.

At least five years of experience in a similar position

Pleasant personality

Good organizational skills

Fluent in local languages

Submission Guidelines:

Interested Afghan applicants should submit a cover letter along with their CVs in one PDF file explaining their interest in and suitability for the position. Please indicate the vacancy number (VA#2026-16 Lab Technician) clearly in the cover letter and in the subject line of your email and send it to hrdepartmentafsharhospital@gmail.com.

Note: Kindly send all your work certificates along with your Educational Certificates along with a complete CV.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.