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​Trainee Pharmacy Technician

                                                         

Closing Date: April 25, 2026

Vacancy: FMIC/HR/565

Number of Positions: 2

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Background: FMIC, a 176-bed tertiary care hospital in Kabul, stands as an innovative public-private partnership between the Governments of Afghanistan and France, La Chaine de l'Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Managed by Aga Khan University on behalf of AKDN, FMIC delivers exemplary healthcare services across 34 provinces, offering in-patient and outpatient care to adults and children, diagnostic services, post-graduate medical education, and extensive training programs for healthcare professionals. FMIC's commitment to excellence is exemplified by the Gold Award bestowed by the International Hospital Federation (IHF) in 2021, recognizing its pioneering use of technology in Afghan healthcare. As a trailblazer, FMIC secured the title of the first ISO-certified hospital in Afghanistan in 2009, marking a pivotal moment in its relentless pursuit of quality standards.In a significant milestone, November 2022 witnessed FMIC achieving SafeCare's Level 5 Standards accreditation with an impressive 99% compliance rate. This accreditation underscores FMIC's unwavering dedication to providing top-notch healthcare services. The 46th IHF International Award in 2023 further affirms FMIC's position as a leader in healthcare excellence. The prestigious recognition includes honorable mentions in two distinguished categories — the Dr. Kwang Tae Kim Grand Hospital Award and the Seddiqi Holding Excellence Award for Corporate Social Responsibility. FMIC's journey is not just a story of accolades; it is a narrative of transformative healthcare, where each milestone represents a commitment to raising the bar and ensuring that Afghan communities receive world-class medical services.

 

About Traineeship Program: unique on-the-job traineeship programmes in various disciplines, for young individuals interested in making careers in these fields to provide knowledge and develop the required skills. Trainees are paid a fixed monthly stipend and meal in order to support them to run their programme smoothly. Upon successful completion of the traineeship period, the trainees may be inducted as regular employees of the FMIC, subject to the availability of a position and good performance. Currently, we are looking for qualified Trainees as follows: FMIC offers

 

Job Summary

Reports directly to the Pharmacy Supervisor, Pharmacy and responsible for the preparation of the prescription by retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, measuring, and sometimes mixing the medication. Prepares the prescription labels, selects the type of prescription container, and affixes the prescription and auxiliary labels to the container. Computes and determines price and files the prescription, which must be checked by a Registered Pharmacist before it is given to the patient.

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 Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  • Greets and receives customers and provides assistance by explaining and clarifying prescriptions, answering simple queries, providing assistance in locating pharmacy items etc.
  •  Assists the Registered Pharmacist in providing and dispensing medication and other health care products to patients.
  •  Receives written prescriptions or requests for prescription refills from patient.
  • Performs routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication for patients, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles.
  • Consults the Pharmacy Supervisor and/or Registered Pharmacist and refers any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist.
  • Verifies whether the information on the prescription is complete and accurate.
  • Prepares the prescription by retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, measuring, and sometimes mixing the medication.
  • Prepares the prescription labels, selects the type of prescription container, and affixes the prescription and auxiliary labels to the container.
  • Computes and determines price and files the prescription, which must be checked by a Registered Pharmacist before it is given to the patient.
  • Establishes and maintains patient profiles, prepares insurance claim forms, and stocks and takes inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
  • Any other task assigned by supervisor.

     
    Requirements:

 

    • Bachelor or Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized university.
    • Good knowledge and understanding of pharmacy.
    • Effective team player. With very good interpersonal relationships, skills and can work and relate well with co-employees, patients and customers.
    • Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
    • Strong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity.
    • Excellent communication in English national languages.
    • Good Knowledge of Computers (Ms. Office).

      ​Submission Guideline

       Interested applicants should send their resume before April 25, 2026, along with relevant Diploma to the Human Resources Department, French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children, Ali Abad behind Kabul University, or email hr.training@fmic.org.af