An international non-profit humanitarian help organization called INTERSOS seeks to provide aid to individuals who are in danger as well as victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters. Since its founding in 1992, it has operated under the principles of respect for variety and peaceful coexistence, human dignity, solidarity, justice, and equal rights and opportunities for all, with a focus on the most vulnerable and unprotected. INTERSOS is an autonomous organization that efficiently responds to the needs of individuals in dire conditions of crisis, primarily in the world’s poorest areas, by means of its own humanitarian operators. These individuals suffer, deny themselves of basic necessities, dignity, and rights. It keeps its operational structure adaptable.

Job Summary

• To contribute to a reduced morbidity and mortality associated with malnutrition, diseases and hazards resulting from deficient (or non-existing) health and nutrition services, environmental health conditions and protection environment in conflict-affected communities in Kabul provinces – Afghanistan.

The INTERSOS Jobs in Kabul, (Regular Nurse) will have responsibilities that include:

• Identify the level of severity of sickness, orientate cases to appropriate competence for good management (Midwife, Medical assistant, or Physician): triage.
  Provides direct nursing care to patients including: dressing, catheterization, vital signs, and medications.
  Prepares the observation room and maintains the equipment.
  Follows guidelines and standards in providing first aid to emergency cases, under orientation of the physician.
  Monitors the cleanliness, sterilization and storage condition of medical instrument.
  Supervises technically the nurse aide.
  Follow all universal precautions.
  Educate patients about benefits of routine immunization at clinic level and community level.
  Educate patients about potential side effects of vaccines.
  Educate patients on the importance of maintaining their cards.
  Refer any ill patients to the appropriate clinic staff.
  Assist clinic staff as needed and as requested by the supervisor, especially if patient flow is light.
  Support regular community based identification of malnutrition cases through screening for children 6-59 months, pregnant and lactating women and referral to nearest treatment point and follow-up on defaulters. 
  Ensure proper registration and admission/discharge of OTP patients including ongoing monitoring on patients.
  Any other duties that may be assigned by the line supervisor.

Job Requirment

• Nursing certificate is required.
  2+ years of relevant work experience at least.
  Pashto and Dari skills are required; English is preferable
• Work experience in Health as emergency response projects is preferable.
  Previous experience working for an international NGO is preferable.
• Commitment to INTERSOS principles.
• Comply with all relevant INTERSOS policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from supervisors in the field.
  Ability and willingness to travel and stay overnight at service delivery point to Shina, Kamari, and Pulecharkhi health facilities of Kabul Province if asked/required.

Submission Guideline

• Respected Applicants, please visit the link below and fill in the required information.
• https://forms.gle/KPnDEQQecuXnu7oP8
• Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for a test/Interview.

• Qualified People with Physical Disabilities and Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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Country

Afghanistan

City

Kabul

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