The Aga Khan Health Services is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) that supports activities in the health field, and manages more than 200 health facilities, including a network of Aga Khan Hospitals. It works closely with the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the Aga Khan University (AKU) on planning, training, and resource development, and with the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) and the Aga Khan Planning and Building Services (AKPBS) on the integration of health issues into specific projects. With community health programmes in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, AKHS is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. It provides curative health care through 237 health centres, dispensaries, hospitals, diagnostic centres and community health outlets to one million beneficiaries and handles 1.2 million patient visits annually. Building on the Ismaili Community’s health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan.

Job Summary

• Recruiter: AKHS-A (Aga Khan Health Services-Afghanistan)
• Degree: Bachelor’s degree 
• Vacancies Number: 1
• Province: Bamian - Panjab DH
• Gender: Both
• Experience:⁦ At least three years’ practical experience
• Deadline: 2026-10-20

Key responsibilities of Anesthetist:

Job Summary & Core Responsibilities:

• Anesthetic Administration: Administer general and loco-regional anesthesia accurately tailored to specific surgical procedures.
• Pre-Operative Assessment: Conduct comprehensive pre-operative physical evaluations and select the appropriate anesthetic method for each patient.
• Diagnostic Review: Review laboratory test results and request additional diagnostic investigations when clinically necessary.
• Preparation & Checklist Compliance: Ensure all required anesthesiology medications and medical equipment are thoroughly prepared prior to procedures, rigorously verifying checklists and checking medication expiration dates.
• Equipment Care & Maintenance: Responsible for the proper handling, maintenance, and functional readiness of anesthesia machines and auxiliary tools.
• Post-Operative Recovery: Provide specialized post-surgical monitoring and clinical care to patients during the recovery phase.
• Infection Prevention & Quality Standards: Adhere strictly to institutional protocols, continuous quality improvement initiatives, environmental safety, and infection prevention standards.
• Supervision & Inventory Management: Oversee the performance of Anesthetic Technicians and manage requests for necessary operating theatre and anesthesia supplies.
• Hospital Duty & Emergency Coverage: Participate in 24-hour hospital coverage (including evening, night, weekend shifts, and holiday/leave coverage for colleagues).
• Cross-Departmental Support: Assist with the provision of Surgical Care & Response Protocols (SCRP) across all hospital departments.
• Clinical Governance & Meetings: Participate actively in clinical audits, morning reports, case presentations, continuous medical education (CME), and relevant hospital committees.
• Patient Education & Consultation: Provide health education to patients, obtain specialized clinical consultations, or coordinate referrals when required.
• Mentorship & Capacity Building: Share medical knowledge and skills with nursing, midwifery, and medical students as well as clinical staff.
• Administrative & Reporting Tasks: Oversee essential administrative duties, including accurate patient charting, data documentation, facility management support, and immediate incident reporting to leadership.
• Line Management: Report directly to the Medical Director and execute additional professional duties as assigned.

Job Requirment

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Anesthesiology (MD / Anesthetic Doctor) from a recognized university.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of practical, hands-on clinical experience working in a hospital setting as an Anesthetic Doctor.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills in Dari, along with proven clinical management and supervisory abilities.

Submission Guideline

Qualified applicants who meet the specified requirements and criteria are invited to submit their application along with an updated CV via the online application link below:

• Apply Link: https://akhs.odoo.com/jobs/detail/anesthetist-130

Country

Afghanistan

City

Bamiyan

Submission Email

recruitment@eand.af

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