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About CARE AFGHANISTAN:

CARE’s Introduction (Who We Are?)

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

CARE’s Work Culture (What It’s Like to Work at CARE?)

CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

• To accurately screen and appropriately treat or refer beneficiaries in the health & nutrition program by adhering to national and international guidelines and organizational procedures.
• To ensure accurate record keeping of all activities following the provided data collection templates.
• To ensure safe storage and handling of the stock (nutrition commodities, medicines, medical supplies and equipment)   
• Assist the BHC medical doctor in general OPD, medicine dispensary, and updating different register books.  
• Provide dressing services for trauma and injuries cases.
• Nursing care such as injection and IV fluid administration for those cases which required.
• Support the nutrition counselor in performing OPD-SAM, OPD-MAM, Growth Monitoring, and Nutrition Education. 
• Assist the medical doctor and HF staff for pharmacy management/ stock cards updating and reporting.
• Support the nutrition counselor in the process of service delivery and coordination, 
• Filling of OPD-SAM/MAM register books as required.
• Oversee the requesting distribution and return of nutrition stock (food medications equipment) and accurately complete the stock management protocols/forms.
• Provide accurate and appropriate follow up including assessment and treatment of all beneficiaries.
• Distribution of RUTF RUSF and Super cereal based on the supervisor advice
Update RUTF RUSF and other Supplementary food (Super Cereal Flour) consumptions. 
• Regular update of files (OPD-SAM treatment Cards referral sheets from community & follow up
cards). 
• Regular recording, preparing and submission of food distribution report on daily Weekly and monthly basis. 
• Admit beneficiaries to OPD SAM or MAM according to admission criteria,
observe appetite test and support care takers in feeding the children.
• Examine admitted children and pregnant and lactating women and provide appropriate nutritional and medical treatment following National IMAM and other guidelines where necessary.
• Examine admitted children for any signs of co-existing illnesses and provide appropriate nutritional and medical treatment or referral according to any necessary guidelines.
• Cooperate with the doctor in distribution of medicine to the patients and record keeping or stock management as pharmacy assistant. 
• Administer Vitamin A if the child has not received Vitamin A supplementation during the previous NID.
• Maintain record and documentation of discharge children and pregnant and lactating women according to specified discharge criteria.

Assist the health facility doctor in pharmacy management including dispensing medicines to clients, updating stock cards, reporting and documentation of pharmacy related activities & reporting, do dressing and attend emergency male clients and do primary healthcare OPD in absence of the doctor.   

For nutrition program in the health facility, examine admitted children and pregnant and lactating women and provide appropriate nutritional and medical treatment following National IMAM and other guidelines where necessary.
Examine admitted children for any signs of co-existing illnesses and provide appropriate nutritional and medical treatment or referral according to any necessary guidelines.

Support the nutrition counselor in performing OPD-SAM, OPD-MAM, Growth Monitoring, and Nutrition Education. Distribution of RUTF, RUSF and supplementary feeding commodities like super cereal and proper recording and documentation of all OPD-SAM/MAM register books as required.

Perform medical checkups of  admitted children and pregnant and lactating women and provide appropriate nutritional and medical treatment following National IMAM and other guidelines where necessary.

Examine admitted children for any signs of co-existing illnesses and provide appropriate nutritional and medical treatment or referral according to any necessary guidelines.

Responsibilities on Safety and Security, Gender and Inclusion and Safeguarding and Child Protection:

[base location] at CARE are expected to adhere to Safety & Security responsibilities, emphasizing team and individual accountability to maintain a safe environment. This includes readiness, compliance, and active engagement to mitigate risks through awareness, reporting, and policy enforcement. 

Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace respecting diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Education: Graduated from nursing or pharmacy/pharmacy technician program or community nursing education program, and/or has a nutrition diploma from a recognized institute. 

or Bachelor degree in medical sciences or nutrition

Experience: The Candidate must have at least two-years’ relevant work experience in BPHS related health facilities and or pharmacy/stock management.

Previous work experience of more than two years in relevant field or similar project will be a plus point.

The nutrition health nurse will directly work under the overall supervision of the health facility in-charge and maintain close working coordination with nutrition counselor , and for for any health facility or community level problem, the staff is bond to directly report to health facility in-charge and field supervisor for needful support.  

Submission Guideline:

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Health and Nutrition Nurse CARE-AF-1179 Paktia) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at:  http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Afg.Vacancies@care.org