Ultrasound specialist (Re Announced)

Position Title: Ultrasound specialist (Re Announced)

2024-11-23 Kabul Full Time 12

Job Location:	Kabul
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per Organization Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	HR1062-AFGA/348
No. Of Jobs:	2
City:	Kabul

Organization:	Afghan Family Guidance Association \|AFGA
Years of Experience:	2 to 3 years of practical experience performing obstetric and gynecological ultrasound examinations.
Contract Duration:	9 months with extension
Gender:	Female
Education:	Should hold MD degree from a recognized university, gynecologist is preferred
Close date:	2024-11-23

About Afghan Family Guidance Association |AFGA:

Afghan Family Guidance Association (AFGA) is an Afghan non-governmental, not-for-profit and non-political organization established in 1968. AFGA has been working in the field of Reproductive health and Rights since its inception and has recently become an associate member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).

AFGA activities were suspended due to war and conflict in the country for ten years (1992-2002) and resumed its activities in 2002 with financial support from International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).

IPPF is an alliance of 151 family planning associations known as Member Associations which has projects in over 180 countries. IPPF continues to be the largest civil society provider of reproductive health information and services in the world.

Job Descriptions:

Summary of the job:

The ultrasound specialist/Gynecologist will be responsible for providing sonography services to the clients who are referred to the ultrasound clinic by the AFGA static clinic gynecologist or referred by any other gynecologists to the hospital.

Responsibilities

Operate ultrasound machine to produce and record images of various areas of the body
Interpret and analyze sonographic images in real-time and provide preliminary findings and recommendations to physicians.
Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations on pregnant patients to assess fetal development, detect abnormalities, and monitor the health of the fetus and mothers.
Prepare patients for procedures, explaining the process and ensuring their comfort
Maintain patient records and add analytical notes to the images/videos captured
Collaborate with radiologists or other medical professionals to evaluate the images and to determine if more scans are necessary
Familiarity with the latest ultrasound equipment and techniques, regulate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on the ultrasound equipment.
Follow proper protocols to ensure patient safety and minimize radiation exposure.
Provide ultrasound services to the clients who suffer from gynecological, internal and surgical problems.
Manage appointment schedules and ensure timely reporting of results to referring physicians
Assist physicians during invasive procedures that use ultrasound guidance, such as biopsies
Respect all rules and regulations of the AFGA and adhere safeguarding policy
She will report to the line supervisor

Job Requirements:

Should hold MD degree from a recognized university, gynecologist is preferred
Should have the sonography certificate with register or attested by MoPH
2 to 3 years of practical experience performing obstetric and gynecological ultrasound examinations.
2-3 years’ Experience working in a hospital, clinic, or healthcare setting.
Excellent communication and patient care skills.
Good hand-eye coordination
Ability to work under pressure
Empathy and compassion toward patients
Problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills
Should know Dari, Pashto and English

Submission Guidelines:

Qualified & interested candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position through the below-mentioned link. The AFGA HR Department can only consider applications submitted through the official online application portal. Manual applications will not be accepted. When submitting your application, please ensure that you include your CV and cover letter in a single combined PDF file. Do not attach any additional documents such as education certificates, experience letters, or other related materials

Due to a high volume of applications received, the AFGA HR Department is will not be able to reach out individually to each candidate. If you have not received an email or call within two weeks after the closing date from the AFGA HR Department, please understand that your application has not been considered for this particular opening at this time.

http://hrmis.afga.org.af/Applicant/Apply/AFGA_446545775

AFGA Recruitment Process Commitment:

At AFGA, we do not accept any kind of recommendation, favoritism, or discrimination during the recruitment and selection of candidates. Our process is designed to be objective and merit-based, focusing solely on the qualifications, skills, and experiences of the applicants.

We want to assure all candidates that their applications will be evaluated equally, without any undue influence or bias. AFGA is dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that can contribute to the organization's mission and objectives.