Certified Nurse PD13

Program Description:     The USAID funded Urban Health Initiative (UHI) Program’s goal is to improve health outcomes of people living in urban areas, particularly focusing on the health of women and children and other vulnerable populations. Interventions aim to increase demand, access and quality of health services. Lead by Jhpiego and implemented by a dynamic consortium of organizations, UHI is implemented in five cities in Afghanistan – Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, Jalalabad and Kandahar.

Job Purpose
The Position of Nurse will be based in UHI priority HFs of Kabul city and will work to provide patient
care at OPD, IPD, operation theatre and Emergency units of the HFs
Position Reports To: Cluster Manager
Supervisory position: No
Location: Kabul city (Cl 3 Isteqlal Hospital)
Number of positions: 1
Key Accountabilities
• Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports
• Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
• Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments.
• Recording patient vital signs and medical information.
• Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
• Administering non-intravenous medications.
• Assessing, implementing, planning, or evaluating patient nursing care plans by working with
healthcare team members.
• Modifying patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses.

Competencies
• Ability to work successfully in teams, across a diverse team in a complex environment with
multiple
tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Demonstrates knowledge
• Demonstrates an open attitude
• Adapts behavior to the needs of the situation
• Manages own stress
• Performs his/her work
• Responds empathetically to clients and understands their concerns/needs
• She/he organizes his work
• Strong skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Acknowledges the importance of teamwork and cooperation

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including strong writing, analytical and
communication skills in Dari, Pashtu and English (preferable)

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Registered Nurse, bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Three-year experience in similar position desirable
• Good communication skill both in writing and oral in Dari/Pashtu essential
• Communication skill in English oral and written desirable
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well with others in a team environment

Please send your CV to Recruitment-AF@jhpiego.org. For further information about Jhpiego, please visit our website at www.jhpiego.org. Note: Please mention the job title and vacancy number of the position on your email subject line otherwise your application may not be considered . The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer!