Surgical Oncology Consultant

About the role

The WHO Afghanistan Country Office is seeking a Surgical Oncology Consultant to strengthen surgical oncology services nationwide. The consultant will work on a four‑month full‑time assignment, assessing existing capacities, training surgical teams, and supporting policy development in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and key cancer centres.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of surgical oncology infrastructure, workforce, and service delivery across national and regional hospitals.
• Identify gaps, develop evidence‑based recommendations, and produce an action plan for service improvement.
• Train and mentor surgical teams in evidence‑based oncologic procedures and peri‑operative care.
• Support the establishment of multidisciplinary surgical oncology units and patient navigation pathways.
• Assist in strategic planning and policy formulation for the National Cancer Control Program.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in surgical oncology, preferably in low‑resource settings.
• Proven ability to assess health services and develop improvement plans.
• Experience in capacity building, training, and mentorship of surgical teams.
• Strong collaboration skills with ministries, hospitals, and international partners.

Required skills

• Surgical oncology
• Oncology service assessment
• Clinical protocol development