Nurse (HIV) - PJ / 1910236

Our client, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is seeking a dedicated Nurse (HIV) based in Karachi. The primary role involves providing nursing care, treatment, and follow-up for patients in line with doctors’ prescriptions, established protocols, and universal hygiene standards. The nurse will ensure quality and continuity of care for the targeted population, particularly focusing on HIV-related healthcare needs.

Key Responsibilities

- Promote, implement, and monitor universal hygiene standards, biohazard prevention, infection control, security rules, and other relevant protocols within the medical facility. Maintain a high standard of hygiene while respecting patient confidentiality and medical ethics.
- Organize and deliver nursing care and treatments according to medical prescriptions. Assist during consultations, daily rounds, and medical procedures. Participate in health education for patients and their families when necessary.
- Identify victims of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and refer them to the medical team for appropriate treatment. Understand and correctly use the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit.
- Ensure patients are properly received and assisted, especially those with limited autonomy, including support with feeding, hygiene, mobility, and comfort. For Emergency Room (ER) and Outpatient Department (OPD) nurses, conduct patient triage, identify priority emergency cases, provide first aid, and refer to doctors as needed.
- Manage sterilization processes by sending materials for sterilization and retrieving them afterward.
- Conduct patient admission, surveillance, and follow-up, assessing health status and identifying emergencies or deterioration promptly.
- Supervise administrative tasks, ensure accurate documentation, handovers, and reporting of issues. Participate in data collection and keep doctors and supervisors informed.
- Assist in pharmacy and medical equipment control, ensuring proper storage, maintenance, and monitoring of expired drugs.
- Perform cleaning and minor maintenance of biomedical equipment according to protocols, reporting malfunctions to supervisors.
- Supervise and train nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners, and other support staff, fostering teamwork and adherence to protocols.

MSF-Specific Accountabilities

- Provide brief pre-test counseling and obtain informed consent before HIV testing, following national and MSF protocols.
- Collect finger-prick blood samples and conduct HIV rapid testing using Determine and Uni-Gold RDT strips in accordance with national algorithms.
- Apply Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards and biohazard safety measures in the testing area. Ensure immediate disposal of used materials into puncture-proof sharp boxes and manage biohazard waste segregation.
- Follow needle safety guidelines and maintain the PEP starter kit at the testing station. Implement the AEB protocol in case of occupational exposure or needle-stick injury.
- Log all test procedures and results using assigned Unique Alphanumeric Identification Codes, maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Monitor storage conditions and quality control of test kits, reporting discrepancies immediately.
- Screen and log clinical indicators for co-infections, refer confirmed HIV-positive patients for post-test counseling, and facilitate referrals for TB screening, STI management, and Hepatitis B/C services.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality and provide professional, non-judgmental care to all clients regardless of background or risk status.

Required Qualifications

- Recognized nursing degree or diploma is essential.
- Fluency in Urdu and Pashto, both spoken and written, is required.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing is desirable.
- At least two years of experience working with NGOs is preferred.
- Proven experience in supervising and training team members is an advantage.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to HIV care within a respected international humanitarian organization, working in a dynamic and supportive environment.