After more than 40 years of conflict, Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises, characterised by both urgent and chronic needs. In 2021, the conflict intensified with violence that heavily affected the Afghan population. The IEA (Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan) takeover on August 15th 2021 was a major turning point for the country, with increasing humanitarian challenges.

Job Summary

• Recruiter: PU-AMI
• Degree: Basic literacy and ability to read simple instructions and signs.
• Vacancies Number: 2
• Province: Parwan 
• Gender: Male
• Experience:⁦ 1 years
• Deadline: ⁦⁦⁦⁦2026-10-10

Key responsibilities of Guard/Cleaner:

Facility Security & Access Control:

• Protect health center premises, personnel, patients, medical equipment, and pharmaceutical assets.
• Monitor visitor access, prevent unauthorized entry, manage patient flow, and immediately report security threats or suspicious activity to management.

Hygiene, Disinfection & IPC Protocols:

• Execute daily cleaning and disinfection of consultation rooms, waiting areas, corridors, and toilets in strict accordance with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) guidelines.
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly during cleaning and chemical handling.

Healthcare Waste Management:

• Collect, segregate, and dispose of medical and general waste into designated bins (sharps, infectious, general waste).
• Handle hazardous waste safely without improper handling and report damaged or overflowing containers.

Facility Maintenance & Administrative Support:

• Keep pathways, entrances, and compound grounds free from hazards and standing water; report structural damages (doors, locks, water/electrical issues) immediately.
• Assist facility staff with setting up room arrangements for health activities, moving non-medical supplies, and supporting safe emergency evacuations.

Professional Conduct & Confidentiality:

• Provide respectful, non-discriminatory support to patients and caregivers (prioritizing vulnerable individuals without intruding on clinical consultations).
• Strict adherence to PU-AMI’s Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) policies, child safeguarding, and patient confidentiality.

Job Requirment

Education & Training:

• Basic literacy skills (ability to read simple work instructions, signs, and safety labels).
• Formal or basic practical orientation in sanitation, workplace hygiene, cleaning techniques, and security awareness.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of practical experience working as a Guard, Cleaner, Facility Support Assistant, or in a similar operational role.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining hygiene, safety, and access control within a health facility or professional workplace.

Knowledge & Technical Skills:

• Practical understanding of sanitation, hygienic standards, and proper healthcare waste segregation.
• Capability to safely handle household/facility cleaning chemicals, tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Alertness to manage entry points, maintain access control, and identify physical security or safety hazards.
• Strong reporting ability to communicate maintenance faults, security breaches, or hygiene issues to supervisors.

Languages:

• Spoken fluency in Pashto or Dari.

Core Competencies:

• High level of situational awareness, attention to detail, reliability, respectful patient interaction, teamwork, and strong alignment with humanitarian principles.

Submission Guideline

Interested candidates must submit their application online using the official PU-AMI application link:

Submission Guidelines & Rules:

• Online Form: Copy and paste the link into your web browser address bar if clicking directly does not work. Be sure to press Submit at the end.
• Technical Support: If you encounter technical issues during the application process, send a message via WhatsApp to: +93 70 826 5988 (messages only).
• Shortlisting Process: Up to 15 top-qualified candidates who meet all mandatory requirements will be shortlisted for a technical test.
• Response Period: If you are not contacted within one month after applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Educational Documents: Validated copies of diplomas/certificates will only be requested if you are invited for an interview.

Apply link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Fq1hrxEdMx

Country

Afghanistan

City

Parwan

Submission Email

afg.recruitment@pu-ami.org

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