Position: Lab Technician
About Union Aid
Union Aid (UA) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political humanitarian and development organization established by Dr. Toryalay Nassery (an Afghan scholar) in July 1979 in Peshawar, Pakistan. It was formed in response to the influx of refugees from Afghanistan and was the first/pioneer organization to serve the Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Union Aid implemented its activities mainly in refugee camps that later became villages, which was one of the biggest refugee camps in the world at that time. UA initiated its activities in Afghanistan in the 1981 and gradually expanded its services all over Afghanistan. UA started its activities with two doctors and two paramedical staff that gradually expanded to various programs, including:
Health Care & Nutrition: Establishment and management of hospitals and clinics, maternal and child health services, nutrition programs, family planning, as well as full sponsorship and specialized treatment of patients in European countries including Germany, Spain and Italy.
Food Security: Distribution of food items throughout the country.
Education: Literacy initiatives, school management, scholarships for students, and teacher training programs.
Livelihoods & Vocational Skills: Technical training, handicraft production, and employment generation activities to strengthen self-reliance.
WASH & Shelter: Provision of clean drinking water, sanitation facilities, hygiene promotion, and emergency shelters.
Emergency Response: Life-saving interventions including food and non-food distributions, winter relief packages, and rapid health responses during crises.
Agriculture & Environment: Tree plantation and afforestation initiatives to support sustainability and environmental resilience.
Protection: Women empowerment projects, orphanage centers, and demining project.
Cash Assistance: Continuous financial support for needy families and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Job Description:
- Provide standard laboratory examinations with high-quality and accurate results,
- Registration and keeping record of the examination result,
- Ensure proper collection, labeling, and storage of specimens,
- Record and report test results accurately to the Clinic In charge,
- Providing information and referrals to doctors and midwives for every patient who visits the health center,
- Follow up infection prevention procedures according to standard guidelines,
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring calibration and functionality,
- Protecting Lab equipment against sunlight, electric shock, and other harms,
- Quick response in an emergency related to your field,
- Receiving other jobs delegated from the clinic In-charge,
- Check the quality of the lab reagents, including the expiry date,
- Follow infection control and safety protocols in laboratory procedures,
- Manage laboratory inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies,
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting as per HF regulations.
Job Information:
- Job Location: Kabul
- Nationality: Afghan
- Category: Nonprofit-Social Services
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Salary: As per scale
- Vacancy Number: UA-02/AFV-H/2025/LT
- No. Of Jobs: 7
- City: Bazari BHC, Kalakan district, Akakhiel BHC, Qarabagh district, Bagh E Arqh BHC, Qaragagh district, Mamozai BHC, Bagrami district, Qala E Musa BHC, Qarabagh district Qulab BHC, Shakardarah district Walayati BHC – Bagrami district
- Organization: Union Aid
- Years of Experience: Three years, relevant experience in BPHS Health Facilities laboratory.
- Contract Duration: One year - extendable
- Gender: Male/Female
- Education: Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related field.
- Close date: 2025-03-12
Job Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related field.
- Demonstrated understanding of BPHS & health system context in Afghanistan.
- Proficiency in Dari, Pashto and English languages with written and oral communication skills.
- Three years, relevant experience in BPHS Health Facilities laboratory.
- Perferences will be given the female candidates,
- Proficiency in diagnostic testing, laboratory equipment operation, and quality control procedures.
- Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Submission Guideline:
- Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number on the subject line of your email.
- Attach your updated CV and application letter
- Aplications received after the closing date will not be considered
- ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Submission Email:
hr@unionaid.org