Program
Nurse (Re Announced)
Full-Time
INTERSOS
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 worldās 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
- Recruiter: INTERSOS
- Degree: Nursing certificate
- hVacancies Number: 1
- Province: Helmand - Narhe Seraj Toap Ghondi
- Gender: Male
- Experience:ā¦ Minimum 2 years
- Deadline: ā¦ā¦5 Nov, 2026ā©
Key responsibilities of Nurse (Re Announced):
- Patient Triage & Initial Assessment: Assess the severity of illness and triage patients, directing them appropriately to midwives, medical assistants, or physicians for effective case management.
- Direct Nursing Care: Administer comprehensive nursing procedures, including wound dressing, catheterization, taking vital signs, and administering prescribed medications.
- Observation & Equipment Management: Prepare and organize observation rooms, ensuring all medical equipment is functional and well maintained.
- First Aid & Emergency Response: Provide first aid treatment to emergency cases in accordance with established medical guidelines under the supervision of a physician.
- Sterilization & Infection Control: Oversee the cleanliness, sterilization, and appropriate storage of medical instruments while strictly adhering to universal precautions.
- Technical Supervision: Supervise and mentor nurse aides to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Patient & Community Health Education:
- Educate patients and community members on the benefits of routine immunization.
- Inform patients about potential vaccine side effects and post vaccination care.
- Stress the importance of retaining and updating vaccination cards.
- Malnutrition Screening & Referral: Support community level malnutrition screening for children aged 6 to 59 months and pregnant or lactating women (PLW), ensuring timely referrals to treatment centers and follow up on defaulters.
- Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) Management: Manage patient registration, admission, and discharge protocols within the OTP framework while maintaining continuous monitoring.
- General Support & Task Execution: Assist clinical staff as needed during low patient traffic periods and perform additional duties requested by the supervisor.
Job Requirment
- Education: Professional Nursing Degree or Nursing Certificate is required.
- Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in nursing.
- Preferred Experience:
- Work experience in emergency health response projects is highly desirable.
- Prior work experience with international NGOs (INGOs) is preferred.
- Language Proficiency:
- Native or fluent proficiency in Pashto and Dari is required.
- Good working knowledge of English is considered an advantage.
- Competencies & Personal Attributes:
- Strong commitment to INTERSOS humanitarian principles, code of conduct, policies, and operational procedures.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and respond effectively to supervisory inquiries.
- Ability and willingness to travel to service delivery points and stay overnight in field locations as required by operational needs.
Submission Guideline
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application strictly through the official online Google Form.
Submission Guidelines & Terms:
- Online Submission Only: Applications sent via email will not be considered. All candidates must complete the official online form accurately and thoroughly.
- Accuracy of Information: By submitting the application form, applicants confirm that all information provided is accurate, complete, and truthful.
- Shortlisting Notice: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for technical assessments and interviews.
- Zero Tolerance Fraud Policy: INTERSOS strictly never requests or accepts payment or favors during any recruitment stage.
- Diversity & Inclusion: INTERSOS promotes workforce diversity across gender, culture, and nationality, strongly encouraging applications from minority groups and persons with disabilities.
Technical Support & Inquiries:
- For technical issues regarding the form or recruitment concerns, contact: recruitment.afghanistan@intersos.org (Include the exact Job Title in the subject line).
- Important Note: Do not send CVs or application documents to this email, as they will not be processed or answered.
Country
Afghanistan
City
Hilmand
