Nurse - Primary Health Care (R-LIVE Project)

About the role

World Vision Afghanistan is recruiting a Nurse to support primary health care service delivery at the Basic Health Center under the R-LIVE Project. The nurse provides safe and quality drug dispensing, wound dressing and injection services in line with the clinical practice standards of the Afghanistan Ministry of Public Health, helping vulnerable populations access essential outpatient treatment.

Key responsibilities

• Dispense prescribed medicines according to approved clinical guidelines, check prescription validity and give patients advice on correct use, dosage and adherence
• Manage pharmaceutical stock using FIFO and FEFO principles, report consumption, shortages and expiry risks, and support safe storage and handling
• Provide basic wound dressing following infection prevention and control standards, monitor wound healing and refer complicated wounds to the doctor
• Administer injections safely, follow infection prevention protocols, monitor patients after injection and dispose of medical waste and sharps safely
• Give basic health education and counselling, maintain patient confidentiality and secure medical records, and support triage when needed
• Record all services in patient registers, support facility reporting and report equipment or service issues to the supervisor
• Comply with World Vision's accountability frameworks, safeguarding policies and Code of Conduct, attend mandatory AAP trainings and run community feedback and complaints awareness sessions

Required profile

• Diploma in Pharmacy, Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized medical institute
• Valid professional license or registration with national health authorities, if required
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a nurse in NGO/INGO-supported health programs (e.g., MHNTs, BPHS clinics or hospitals)
• Experience in drug dispensing, wound dressing, injections and primary outpatient care is highly preferred

Preferred knowledge and skills

• Training in primary health care, infection prevention and control or pharmaceutical safety management
• Excellent communication, facilitation and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of child rights

Applications close on 02 November 2026. Candidates send a resume and a one-page cover letter by email, quoting the vacancy number (WVA1913) in the subject line.