Ophthalmology Consultant
Closing Date: 29-July-2025
Number of Positions:1
Background:
Since 2006, the French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) in Kabul, Afghanistan, has served patients from all 34 provinces. Operated through a public-private partnership among the Governments of Afghanistan and France, La Chaine de L'Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), with management by the Aga Khan University, FMIC delivers world-class medical services and drives healthcare innovation in the region.
FMIC provides specialized consultations, advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI, radiology), surgeries, a 24/7 pharmacy, and state-of-the-art laboratory testing. It has recorded over 2.3 million patient visits and consultations, conducted 6.8 million laboratory tests, and performed 59,000 surgeries, including more than 5,700 paediatric and adult cardiac procedures. As Afghanistan's first ISO and SafeCare-certified hospital (recertified in 2024), FMIC has pioneered open-heart surgery, advanced diagnostics, and telemedicine, earning the IHF Award in 2021.
With a 176-bed capacity and a highly skilled Afghan medical team, FMIC is committed to advancing healthcare excellence. Through its Patient Welfare Support Programme, it has provided over $57.6 million in subsidized or free care, ensuring equitable access to high-quality treatment for vulnerable populations.
Job summary:
Provide ophthalmology services to the ophthalmic patients.
Job Responsibilities:
a. Regular Responsibilities:
Conducting consultation for Ophthalmology patients
Prepare working plan for relevant service.
Perform specialty procedures.
Performing Ophthalmology procedures (Advanced)
Solving relevant department's problem with understanding of Medical Director
Conduct different training courses independently to the said area.
Formulating the objectives of a course and appropriate instructional strategies, teach and educate effectively, as well as evaluating the recipients and the course.
Managing both common and unfamiliar problems in the professional services
Assure quality of care for Ophthalmology patients
Assure continuity of care for Ophthalmology patients 24 hours at FMIC
Carry out any other relevant responsibilities given by relevant supervisor.
b. Periodic Responsibilities:
Prepare roster for relevant department during emergency cases
To conduct research on topics of interest in Ophthalmology and publish at least one original paper each year.
Qualification and Education:
MD from a recognized University
Ophthalmology specialist
Registered with the Afghan Medical Council (AMC)
Knowledge, competencies and Skills:
Good Communication and interpersonal skills in English, Dari and Pashto languages
Good Computer Skill specially Microsoft Office
Able to solve problem
Gives patients confidence, relieves their anxieties, empathizes with patient,
Excellent manual dexterity, good hand-eye co-ordination and good vision
The ability to communicate effectively and empathically with patients – eye problems can cause a considerable degree of anxiety.
Work experience:
At least 3 years professional experience in relevant field
Submission Guideline:
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Please note:
You are allowed to apply only before the closing date.
before submitting your resume, make sure that it has specific details about your qualifications and experience, including the dates.
Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the criteria will be contacted.
If you are not invited for a written test or interview within a four-week period of time, please consider that your application was not considered for this vacancy.
Validated copies of academic certificates/diplomas will be requested only if you are selected.
