Nurse (Roster)

Over the past few years, Afghanistan has witnessed a relative improvement in security and stability across much of the country. This has allowed humanitarian actors like INTERSOS to maintain uninterrupted access and expand services in areas that were previously hard to reach. Despite this progress, the humanitarian situation remains critical, with millions of Afghans continuing to face acute vulnerabilities due to prolonged economic hardship, natural disasters, and limited access to essential services.

In 2025, more than half of the population is in need of humanitarian assistance, with food insecurity, child malnutrition, and displacement remaining key concerns. Natural disasters, such as floods and recent earthquakes, have further compounded the needs of already struggling communities.

INTERSOS continues to operate through a community-based approach with field bases in Kabul, Kandahar, and Zabul, delivering primary healthcare, nutrition, and protection services with a focus on women, children, and persons with disabilities. The organization enjoys strong community acceptance and collaborates closely with relevant national authorities, including maintaining the full participation of female staff in all activities.

While the operational environment is largely stable and conducive, funding shortfalls and systemic barriers such as restrictions on financial flows and administrative bottlenecks continue to impact the scope and scale of humanitarian response. Sustained support is crucial to ensure the continuity of life-saving services and to address the urgent needs of Afghanistan’s most vulnerable populations.

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 provinces – Afghanistan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify the level of severity of sickness, orientated 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.

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 supervisor in the field.
Ability and willingness to travel  and stay overnight at service delivery point.

Respected Applicants, please visit the link below and fill in the required information.

https://forms.gle/2yrR8LmH5FxS1i5TA

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