General Surgeon (Male) – Aqtipa CHC+, Kunduz

About the role

MAGNA, a medical humanitarian organization active in more than 15 countries, is recruiting a male General Surgeon for Aqtipa CHC+ in Qali Zal District, Kunduz Province, Afghanistan. The clinic is part of the BPHS/HER AF2 project, which since January 2026 supports 75 health facilities and more than 500 health posts across Kunduz province. Local applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive priority.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat general surgery cases in hospital patients, accurately and on time.
• Provide surgical care for inpatient and outpatient patients.
• Complete pre-operative examinations and obtain informed consent from patients or their relatives before operations.
• Monitor patients after surgery and follow hygienic and preventive health practices.
• Register and record patient histories and treatments according to hospital guidelines and forms.
• Train doctors and nurses and take part in designing and running on-the-job training programs.
• Implement existing protocols and develop them where they do not exist; monitor clinics when asked by supervisors.
• Work at the Khan Abad DH during official hours and follow the hospital's night-duty schedule.

Required profile

• Graduate of a recognized medical faculty with a certificate of specialization in general surgery from a recognized institution.
• Valid medical license issued by the relevant health authority.
• At least 3-5 years of experience as a General Surgeon in a hospital or healthcare facility, including emergency and elective procedures.
• Experience performing general surgical procedures independently.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; knowledge of English is preferred.
• Willingness to work in remote and underserved areas.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of infection prevention and control standards.
• Ability to manage surgical patients before, during and after operations.
• Ability to work under pressure and in resource-limited settings.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• National health guidelines and protocols are an advantage.

Candidates apply by sending an application letter, CV, copies of their diploma, work certificate and professional licence (if applicable) to the MAGNA Afghanistan HR team, mentioning the vacancy number and position in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.