Nurse
Organizational Context
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is a political and peacebuilding mission established in 2002. Its mandate focuses on promoting humanitarian assistance, human rights, gender equality, inclusive governance, and economic stability. UNAMA supports the sovereignty and unity of Afghanistan, working with national and international stakeholders to foster peace and stability. The mission's vision is a prosperous and peaceful Afghanistan where all rights are upheld without discrimination.
Job Purpose
The UN Volunteer Nurse will support the UNAMA Medical Section in providing reliable, client-oriented, and cost-efficient primary healthcare to UN personnel. The role aims to protect and promote staff health, enhance their working capacity, and contribute to a safe working environment. The nurse will assist in clinical care, patient management, remote administrative tasks, and emergency preparedness, ensuring continuity of service and adherence to medical protocols. This position is crucial for maintaining the health and well-being of UN staff in Afghanistan.
Responsibilities
The Nurse will provide direct clinical nursing care, including medication administration, patient monitoring, and record maintenance. Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians and other medical staff for integrated patient care, coordinating patient transportation, and providing health promotion and counseling. The role involves managing remote tasks such as attending meetings, taking minutes, scheduling appointments, and uploading patient files. The nurse will also ensure emergency preparedness by maintaining equipment and supplies, and support medication management and logistics. Administrative duties include coordinating team meetings, supporting staff leave planning, preparing reports, and requisitioning supplies.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive clinical nursing experience in a hospital setting, specifically in emergency, inpatient, or intensive care services, is required. Experience limited to outpatient or clinic-based nursing is not sufficient. Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are mandatory. Experience in infection prevention and control, and proficiency with Microsoft applications are also required.
Skills
Key competencies include client orientation, communication, teamwork, leadership, adaptability, judgment, decision-making, planning, organizing, and professionalism. Expertise areas include administration, nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, medical technology, public health, and immunization.