Nurse (HIV) - PJ / 1910236

Our client, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is seeking a dedicated Nurse (HIV) to join their team in Karachi. The primary role involves providing comprehensive nursing care, treatment, and follow-up for patients in accordance with doctors’ prescriptions, established protocols, and universal hygiene standards. The nurse will ensure quality and continuity of care for the targeted population while maintaining a safe and confidential medical environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Implement and promote universal hygiene standards, bio-hazard prevention, infection control, and security protocols within the medical premises. Maintain high hygiene standards while respecting patient confidentiality.
- Organize and administer nursing care and treatments as prescribed by medical staff. Assist during consultations, daily rounds, and medical procedures, and participate in patient and family health education when necessary.
- Identify victims of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and refer them to the medical team for appropriate treatment. Understand the use and importance of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit.
- Ensure proper reception and care of patients, assisting those with limited autonomy in feeding, hygiene, mobility, and comfort. For emergency room (ER) and outpatient department (OPD) nurses, conduct triage, detect priority cases, provide first aid, and refer patients to doctors as needed.
- Manage sterilization processes by sending materials for sterilization and retrieving them afterward.
- Conduct patient admission, surveillance, and follow-up, monitoring health status and identifying emergencies or deterioration.
- Supervise administrative procedures and documentation, ensuring accurate handovers and reporting any issues. Participate in data collection and keep supervisors informed.
- Assist in pharmacy and medical equipment management, including control, maintenance, storage, and monitoring of expired drugs.
- Perform cleaning and minor maintenance of biomedical equipment according to protocols, reporting malfunctions promptly.
- Supervise and train nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners, and related staff, fostering teamwork and adherence to protocols.

MSF Section/Context Specific Responsibilities

- Provide brief pre-test information 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 rapid diagnostic test (RDT) strips in line with national algorithms.
- Apply Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards and biohazard safety measures in the testing area, ensuring safe disposal of used materials and proper waste segregation.
- Follow needle safety guidelines, maintain the PEP starter kit at the testing station, and execute the AEB protocol in case of occupational exposure or needle-stick injury.
- Log all test procedures and results using assigned Unique Alphanumeric Identification Codes while maintaining confidentiality.
- Ensure correct storage, temperature monitoring, and quality control of test kits, reporting discrepancies immediately.
- Screen and document clinical indicators for co-infections, refer confirmed HIV-positive patients for post-test counselling, 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 alongside a committed team to improve patient outcomes in Karachi.