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: Able to read and understand basic text, simple directions, and signs.
• Vacancies Number: 1
• Province: Parwan
• Gender: Male
• Experience:⁦ 1 year
• Deadline: 2026-10-26

Key responsibilities of Guard/Cleaner (Re Announced):

1. Facility Security & Access Control: Safeguard health facility premises, personnel, patients, medical equipment, and pharmaceutical supplies. Manage visitor entry points, maintain orderly patient movement, and report suspicious activities or safety threats immediately to supervisors.
2. Cleaning & Facility Sanitation: Maintain high standards of cleanliness across consultation rooms, waiting areas, corridors, restrooms, and outdoor premises. Perform regular disinfection of high-touch surfaces in strict accordance with healthcare hygiene protocols.
3. Healthcare Waste Management: Collect, segregate, and dispose of medical waste following established safety guidelines. Ensure proper separation of general, infectious, and sharps waste in designated containers, avoiding improper handling of hazardous materials.
4. Infection Prevention & Control (IPC): Adhere to basic IPC protocols during cleaning and waste management routines. Consistently utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), practice hand hygiene, and promptly report contamination risks or chemical spills.
5. Compound Maintenance & Hazard Prevention: Keep pathways, entrances, and facility grounds clean, well-maintained, and clear of hazards. Report damages to infrastructure, water systems, electrical fittings, or doors, and prevent issues like blocked drainage or standing water.
6. Patient Flow & Support Services: Foster a safe, organized, and respectful environment for patients and caregivers. Assist with orderly patient entry without interfering in medical care, ensuring vulnerable individuals receive prioritized assistance when needed.
7. Operational & Event Support: Assist health staff with non-clinical daily operations, including setting up and cleaning spaces before and after healthcare activities, outreach sessions, or meetings, and helping move non-medical supplies.
8. Professional Conduct & Safeguarding: Uphold organizational codes of conduct, safeguarding policies, and PSEA protocols. Respect patient dignity, treat all visitors without discrimination, and strictly maintain client confidentiality.
9. Emergency Response & Safety Readiness: Assist with security, crowd control, and cleanups during medical emergencies or disease outbreaks. Help maintain unobstructed emergency exits and notify leadership immediately of fires, accidents, or security alerts.
10. Reporting & Routine Coordination: Complete daily maintenance, cleaning, and security checklists according to schedule, report operational concerns to the supervisor, and attend relevant facility meetings or training sessions.

Job Requirment

• Education & Training: Basic literacy with the ability to read simple instructions and signs. Orientation or training in cleaning, sanitation, hygiene, and basic security procedures is required.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience as a cleaner, guard, or facility assistant, preferably within a public facility, NGO, or health center environment.
• Knowledge & Technical Skills: Practical understanding of sanitation, waste segregation, and safe use of cleaning supplies. Ability to control access points, inspect facilities, and report safety, security, or maintenance hazards.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in spoken Dari or Pashto.
• Core Competencies: Strong sense of situational awareness, accountability, honesty, and attention to detail. High commitment to teamwork, respectful behavior, confidentiality, and humanitarian principles.
• Local Residency Advantage: Priority will be given to local residents residing in the project area.

Submission Guideline

Interested candidates meeting the criteria are requested to complete the online application form using the official link below:

• Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/4Ak4sxY8Jp

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• Technical Support (WhatsApp Only): If you encounter technical issues during the application process, send a WhatsApp message to: 0093708265988

Important Recruitment & Selection Guidelines:

• Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted strictly prior to the closing date. Ensure you press the submit button at the end of the form.
• Longlisting & Testing: Only applicants meeting mandatory qualifications will be considered for the longlist. A maximum of 15 top-ranked candidates from the longlist will be invited for the technical written test.
• Response Timeline: If you are not contacted for a technical test within one month, please consider that your application was not selected for this position.
• Documentation Note: Validated copies of academic credentials and diplomas will only be requested from candidates invited for an interview.

Country

Afghanistan

City

Parwan

Submission Email

afg.recruitment@pu-ami.org

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