Nurse (Male)

Job Location:
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: as per HMLO Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: Nurse (Male)/006
No. Of Jobs: 6
City: Baghlan, Kanadahar,Kunuz
Organization: Human Management & Leadership Organization (HMLO)
Years of Experience: 1
Contract Duration: 7 Months
Gender: Male
Education: • Education: Diploma or Degree in Nursing with a valid license to practice in Afghanistan. • Experience: Minimum of 1 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in community-based or mobile healthcare settings
Close date: 2024-12-02
About Human Management & Leadership Organization (HMLO):
Human Management and Leadership Organization (HMLO) is a national, non-governmental, and non-profit civil society organization established in December 2020 under the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan. Headquartered in Kabul, HMLO aims to empower Afghanistan’s war-affected communities by providing quality social services to the most marginalized groups. Founded by a group of compassionate nationalists, the organization envisions a society enriched with civility, tolerance, and respect for rights. Initially engaging in voluntary efforts, HMLO evolved into a structured entity conducting impactful interventions in education, health, women and youth empowerment, governance, emergency response, and human rights. Its initiatives prioritize capacity building and service delivery, ensuring local involvement at the grassroots level. With partnerships with USAID, WHO, UN-WOMEN, and various Afghan ministries, HMLO continues to address the needs of poverty-stricken communities while fostering peace, development, and inclusivity across Afghan society.
Job Description:
The project provides essential healthcare services to returnee populations in Kandahar through Mobile Health Teams (MHTs). The nurse will play a vital role in patient care, assisting in clinical procedures, and ensuring the effective delivery of health services to underserved populations.
2. Job Purpose
To provide quality nursing care, assist in medical consultations, administer medications, and support the MHT in delivering comprehensive healthcare services to the returnee population.
Job Requirements:
. Key Responsibilities and Duties
Patient Care * Perform nursing assessments, including measuring vital signs and documenting patient health conditions.

Administer medications, dress wounds, and provide first aid as per physician instructions.

Assist the physician and other healthcare team members during patient consultations and minor procedures.

Supportive Health Services * Educate patients and caregivers on managing illnesses, hygiene practices, and medication adherence.

Support immunization campaigns and public health initiatives within the project scope.

Monitor patients for adverse drug reactions and report any complications immediately.

Team Collaboration * Collaborate with the MHT members, including physicians, midwives, and community health workers, to deliver integrated healthcare services.

Assist the midwife and other team members in providing maternal and child health services when required.

Patient Records and Reporting * Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, including treatment and medication logs.

Submit daily/weekly reports on nursing activities, patient care statistics, and health trends to the Team Leader.

Logistics and Equipment Management * Ensure proper handling, storage, and inventory management of nursing supplies and medical equipment.

Identify shortages of supplies and report them to the logistics team.

4. Qualifications and Experience

Education: Diploma or Degree in Nursing with a valid license to practice in Afghanistan.

Experience: Minimum of 1 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in community-based or mobile healthcare settings.

Skills:

Proficient in administering medications and performing basic nursing procedures.

Strong communication and patient education skills.

Familiarity with MoPH and WHO clinical guidelines.

Languages: Fluency in Pashto and Dari; basic knowledge of English is an asset.

5. Personal Attributes

Empathy and a patient-centered approach to care.

Strong commitment to serving vulnerable populations.

Adaptability to challenging work conditions and irregular working hours.

Respect for cultural diversity and sensitivity to gender-related issues.

6. Key Deliverables * Provide nursing care to at least X patients monthly.

Facilitate or assist in at least 1 health education sessions per month.

Ensure accurate documentation of all nursing activities and timely submission of reports.

Maintain 100% availability and proper usage of nursing supplies and equipment.

7. Work Conditions

The position is field-based, requiring travel to remote and underserved locations in Kandahar.

Flexibility and resilience to work in challenging environments are necessary.

8. Contract Terms

Duration: 7 months (with potential for extension based on performance and funding availability).

Compensation: As per organizational salary scale and experience.

Human Management & Leadership Organization (HMLO)