Medical Assistant

PARSA’s mission is to train and develop Afghan leaders who support Afghan communities and civil society by providing and facilitating innovative and impactful programs. PARSA envisions an Afghanistan led by committed Afghan leaders who are dedicated to and capable of caring for all members of society. PARSA has been working at the grassroots level in Afghan communities since 1996. We have
consistently evolved over the years to meet the changing needs of the people we support. We believe strongly in empowering visionaries
who want to make positive changes in Afghan communities, and the programs we take on are led by a PARSA leader with a vision.

The Medical assistant is a full-time position that advise on medical issues, also works as case worker for Kabul family intensive 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. Essential job duties include the following:

•        Identifying patients’ care requirements, focus on their needs and act on them
•        Nurturing a compassionating environment by providing psychological support
•        Resolving or report on patients’ needs or problems
•        Preparing patients for examinations and perform routine diagnostic checks (monitor pulse, blood pressure and temperature, provide drugs and injections etc.)
•        Monitoring and record patient’s condition and document provided care services
•        Treating medical emergencies
•        Administering workloads
•        Following up care regulations and standards
•        Working within and cooperate with a multidisciplinary team

EDUCATION, TRAINING and/or EXPERIENCE

·       BS or diploma in nursing or health care

·       Minimum three years’ relevant job experience with NGOs in conflict resolution project

·       Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheets and word processing programs.

·       Good oral and written communication skills, Dari and English mandatory

·       Ability to communicate meeting details and other information to colleagues and management

·       Good communication skills and able to write government letters.