Program Description:     The USAID funded Urban Health Initiative (UHI) Program’s goal is to improve health outcomes of people living in urban areas, particularly focusing on the health of women and children and other vulnerable populations. Interventions aim to increase demand, access and quality of health services. Lead by Jhpiego and implemented by a dynamic consortium of organizations, UHI is implemented in five cities in Afghanistan – Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, Jalalabad and Kandahar.

Job title

Female Sterilizer Nurse

Immediate Line Manager

Midwives head

Base Location

Kandahar Regional Hospital Maternity Ward

Team/ Program

MLMCC

Sterilization nurse job description:

1. Perform sterilization and registration of sterile surgical sets and medical devices.
2. Pre‐disinfection, cleaning, and disinfection of soiled medical devices.
3. Check and reassemble the instrument set making sure that it is in good condition.
4. Proper folding of surgical drapes and gowns according to the protocols.
5. Responsible for the correct packaging of surgical sets, medical devices, and surgical drapes with double crepe paper.
6. Ensure that the sterilization and/or high disinfection step‐by‐step process is correctly, followed as indicated by AMA protocol.
7. Respect the working circuit of dirty, clean, and unsterile within the service.
8. Proper registration of sterilization circles and devices undergoing high‐level disinfection.
9. Identify each sterilized pack according to the respective wards/departments in the register book.
10. Proper storage and management of sterilized/highly disinfected services.
11. Proper cleaning and disinfection of working equipment and surface at the end of the shift.
12. Supervise the cleanliness of the sterilization room and surroundings.
13. Run monthly inventory of equipment and materials and timely fill up the monthly order request.
14. Guarantee the strict complaints of standard precautions.
15. Respect general rules in the sterilization room.
16. Respect for soiled medical devices and instruments.
17. Check and reassemble the instrument sets and medical devices according to the pre‐established standard list.
18. Replace defective instrument.
19. Organize the storage and distribution of sterilized materials.
20. Give regular feedback to the line manager and report directly any issue or incident.

Competencies:

‐ Demonstrates knowledge

‐ Demonstrates an open attitude

‐ Adapts behaviour to the needs of the situation

‐ Manages own stress

‐ Performs his/her work

‐ Responds empathetically to clients and understands their concerns/needs

‐ She organizes her work

‐ Acknowledges the importance of teamwork and cooperation

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Registered Nursing , Bachelor degree is preferred
2. Two‐year experience in similar position desirable
3. Good communication skill both in writing and oral in Dari/Pashtu essential
4. Communication skill in English oral and written desirable
5. Ability to communicate clearly and work well with others in a team environment

Please send your CV to Recruitment-AF@jhpiego.org. For further information about Jhpiego, please visit our website at www.jhpiego.org. Note: Please mention the job title and vacancy number of the position on your email subject line otherwise your application may not be considered. The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer!

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package including: medical and dental plans; paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; education assistance plan and more.

Send resumes to Recruitment-AF@jhpiego.org . For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer!