Pediatrician (Child Specialist)

Location: Baghlan

Country: Afghanistan

Functional areas: Health/Medical, Child Protection

Education: Bachelor

Work type: Full Time

Contract: Fixed Term

Gender: Any

Probation period: Three Months

Extendable: Yes

Deadline: 2026-10-06

Full job details, requirements and the application form are available on the original listing page on Jobs.af.

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Medical Doctor (MD) with specialization in Pediatrics (Child Specialist).
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in EPHS/BPHS hospital settings.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting systems.
• Strong knowledge of pediatric diagnosis and treatment.
• Familiarity with national health guidelines and protocols.
• Ability to manage emergency and critical pediatric cases.
• Fluency in Dari and Pashto.
• Working knowledge of English is an advantage.

REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in challenging and resource-limited environments.
• Problem-solving and quick decision-making skills.
• Teamwork and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to professional ethics and quality patient care.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

APPLICATION

Interested applicants should submit their CV along with a cover letter to [email protected] no later than 06th October 2026.

Important Notes

• Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when applying.
• No supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s), etc.) are required at this stage.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
• Salary scale: Grade D, step 1 – 3 based on the organization’s salary scale.
• Candidates who have previously submitted their applications are requested not to apply again.

The Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan (AKF-Afg) promotes a transparent and equitable recruitment process. We reiterate that all services related to job applications, including processing, seminars, and training programs, are provided free of charge. Our official job announcements are posted on the ACBAR website (acbar.org/jobs). Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through our designated email address: [email protected]. Each job vacancy is assigned a unique identification number for your reference, and upon submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation acknowledging its receipt immediately. AKF- Afg recruitment and selection process reflects our commitment to equal opportunity and protecting children and at-risk adults, beneficiaries, partners, community members, and employees from safeguarding violations. AKF (Afg) participates in the Scheme for the disclosure of safeguarding-related misconduct within the humanitarian and development sector (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme). In line with this Scheme, AKF (Afg) will contact previous employers of job applicants to request information about any investigations or findings of misconduct concerning allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment (sexual misconduct) against the applicant, during or after their employment. AKF (Afg) further implements a range of procedures and vetting checks, including criminal records disclosures, to ensure everyone associated with AKF (Afg) is kept free from harm and abuse is prevented. Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected individuals will be required to always comply with AKF (Afg)s Safeguarding Policy. By submitting the job application, the applicant confirms to have understood and consented to AKF (Afg) contacting the applicant’s prior employers, during AKF (Afg)’s recruitment process, to request any such information and maintain this information on file for Recruitment and Human Resources Management purposes. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.