ENT Specialist

About the role

The Organization for Promotion of Health & Community Development (OPHCD) is recruiting an ENT Specialist for its HER-AF2 (Health Emergency Response – Afghanistan Phase 2) project, funded by UNICEF. The project aims to ensure continuity and quality of essential health and nutrition services, with strong emphasis on accountability to affected populations, feedback and complaints mechanisms, high-impact value added, and zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct specialized consultations and examinations for ear, nose and throat conditions, diagnose and manage common and complex ENT disorders within the scope of available facilities and professional qualifications.
• Treat ear infections, hearing problems, tinnitus, nasal allergies, sinusitis, nosebleeds, throat infections, tonsillitis, voice disorders and swallowing difficulties, and perform minor ENT procedures within professional competence.
• Take detailed medical histories, request and interpret diagnostic investigations, identify emergencies and refer complicated or surgical cases to specialized hospitals, ensuring follow-up.
• Educate patients and families about ENT diseases, prevention, treatment and follow-up, including ear hygiene and hearing protection.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, ensure sterilization of instruments and safe medical waste disposal.
• Maintain patient records, document diagnoses, treatments, prescriptions and referrals, prepare daily and monthly service reports and protect patient confidentiality.
• Coordinate with general practitioners and nurses, take part in clinical meetings and trainings, and follow organizational policies and professional ethics.

Required profile

• Medical Doctor (MD) degree from a recognized medical university.
• Recognized postgraduate specialization in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT).
• Valid professional registration and specialist license from the relevant authorities, as applicable.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in ENT clinical services after specialization is preferred; hospital or specialized health facility experience is an advantage.

Candidates apply by submitting a cover letter and updated CV to the HR department of the organization.