Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Background: Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) runs one of the largest not-for-profit private healthcare systems in the country, with a focus on the regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh. Its core focus includes initiatives for hard-to-reach populations through services like outreach clinics, training of community midwives to provide low-cost health services in remote areas, screening for non-communicable diseases, and digital health solutions.

Position Summary: Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is looking for a competent Registered Nurse for the Flood Recovery and Climate Resilience (RENEW) project implement at Baltistan. The Registered Nurse will provide health care services to flood affected communities including child health services, nutrition screenings, and helping with health camps.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide primary healthcare services to flood-affected populations, addressing both different health conditions in recovery-phase clinics or outreach camps.
• Monitor and manage post-disaster health risks, such as skin infections, respiratory illnesses, malnutrition, and mental health concerns.
• Support maternal and child health services, including antenatal/postnatal care, immunizations, and nutrition screening.
• Educate communities on disease prevention, hygiene practices, clean water usage, and sanitation to reduce the risk of outbreaks.
• Coordinate with community health workers and local health committees to ensure continuity of care and referral of complicated cases.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and assist in data collection for monitoring and reporting to project leaders and health authorities.
• Participate in community outreach activities, including health camps, mobile clinics, and health awareness sessions, ensuring inclusive care for vulnerable groups (e.g., women, children, elderly).

Required Skills

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3 years diploma in General nursing, or B.Sc.N 4years with valid PNC license
• Minimum 1-year experience in the related field
• I/V Cannulation & Medication Administration.
• Understand Infection Control & Nursing Protocol.
• Demonstrated knowledge about Lactation Management.
• ACLS, BLS certified preferred.
• Ability to maintain Nursing documentation.
• Willingness to conduct mobile clinics in remote areas

AKHS is committed to reducing our impact on climate and the environment and have set ourselves the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff is expected to take part in making this a reality. The Registered Nurse accompanied with his/her Line Manager is expected to identify and understand which aspects of his/her work have most impact on the environment, and define tasks, work, and personal goals within her work plan to reduce these impacts and bring AKHS closer to net zero.

Interested candidates meeting the criteria can apply latest by January 11, 2025