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.

Nutrition rehabilitation among admitted cases through treatment of clinical complications of severe acute malnutrition and prevention of further deterioration of the nutrition situation through provision of therapeutic feeds, routine and specialized medicines, health and nutrition counseling, capacity building and technical support to the TFU and pediatric Unit in the management of complications associated with severe acute malnutrition.

Ensure the provision of high quality medical and nutritional care in the TFU

 Understanding and applying the TFU admission criteria 
 Carry out the daily rounds in the TFU. 
 Clinical examination of patients daily in order to determine any change in their clinical status
 Carry out any appropriate and available investigations that may adjust diagnosis
 Prescribe medications and therapeutic foods according to patients’ diagnosis, age and weight, and be aware of possible drug interactions.
 Ensure timely consultation and/or referral for complex medical cases which require higher medical support,
 Re-evaluate critical patients regularly during the day and night
 Carry out the admission visit, prioritize the emergency, take a comprehensive history, and clinical examination, medical and nutritional prescription

Supervise the TFU and provide on the job support to the TFU nurses

 Ensure that the protocols are strictly followed and implemented.
 Provide technical training to the team and new staff upon arrival regarding management of severe malnutrition with complication.
 Ensure implementation of the activities linked to care practices.
 Collect the orders for the TFU, check them prior to transmit them to the medical supervisor.
 Collect and cross check weekly and monthly statistics data.
 Computerize the data in the absence of the data entry clerk.
 Draft weekly and monthly reports for the TFU programme.
 Being responsible for the material used
 Ensuring the follow up of medicine consumption during the inpatient phase, drawing up an order with the supervisor if needed
 In collaboration with the pharmacist, supporting management of consumable and medicines

Team management 

 Draw up work schedules for the TFU nurses and assistants.
 Update the personnel register.
 Carry out regular assessment interviews with team members.
 Organise training for the project team.
 Organise monthly meetings with the team;
 In the event of problems, identify the issue and seek solutions or refer up to management superior.
 Verify the manner in which the team interacts with beneficiaries and assistants.
 Organize weekly meetings with the team;
 Follow absences, late coming and/ or leaves and report them to the medical supervisor
Other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

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, pharmacy/pharmacy technician course, Community Nursing Education Program, and/or has a nutrition diploma from a recognized institute. IPD SAM training 

Experience: The Candidate must have at least one to two-years’ relevant work experience in BPHS related health facilities especially in TFU. 
Fluency in spoken and written in Dari, and Pashtu is a requirement. Having experience in TFU is a plus.

The incumbent of this position will be working as TFU head nurse and will manage nurses, nurse assistants, nutrition counselor and PSS counselor.

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 (TFU Head Nurse CARE-AF-1167 Ghazni) 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.