Nurse (Female)

Job Description

Title: Nurse (Female)

Company Name: Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED)

Vacancy: --

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing

• B.Sc. in Nursing from Medical/Nursing Institute/University will be given preference.

• Post Basic B.Sc (2 years) in Nursing after completing 03 years of Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery

• Must have BNMC Registration Number.

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At most 35 years

• Minimum 2 years in emergency nutrition programs (CMAM, SC, or infant/PBW management).

• Camp/Rohingya response experience preferred.

• Proficiency in medical assessments, data management, and reporting.

• Adherence to WHO/UNICEF CMAM protocols.

• Ability to conduct anthropometric measurements, medical examinations, and triage.

• Knowledge of breastfeeding support, IYCF practices, and psychosocial referrals.

• Ability to work under minimal supervision in resource-limited settings.

• Strong communication and training skills for volunteers/staff.

• Sensitivity to gender, disability, and social inclusion issues.

• Maximum 35 Years (on 06th September 2025) but highly experienced person age will be flexible.

Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED) a National NGO working in Cox`s Bazar district is inviting applications from suitable candidates for its program title ‘Integrated Nutrition Interventions for Malnutrition Treatment and Prevention in FDMN`S Camps & Host communities in Cox`s Bazar’. The Programme is jointly funded by UNICEF & WFP. SHED is looking for qualified candidates for the post.

Job Context:

Nurse Position is responsible for providing overall technical, organizational support and play a support and facilitation role for community-based management of acute malnutrition through treatment clinical symptoms of acute malnutrition in Rohingya camp. Establishes and maintains close working Relationship with communities in her working area to ensure that the nutrition messages are disseminated and understood at all levels.

Report to: Nutrition Supervisor (Nutritionist)/Doctor - SC

Supervise to: Community Nutrition Volunteers/Measurer Volunteers/Nurse Volunteers; whoever will be assigned.

Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the Nutrition supervisor- Nutritionist or Doctor-SC, the Nurse will be responsible for:

Medical & Anthropometric Assessment & Care

• Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations for all beneficiaries, including:

• Infants under 6 months with acute malnutrition

• Children under 5 with SAM/MAM

• Pregnant Women (PW) for danger signs

• Perform detailed anthropometric measurements (weight, height, MUAC) and clinical assessments for:

• Infants under 6 months with acute malnutrition

• Children under 5 with SAM/MAM

• Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women (PBW)

• Identify and triage emergency cases showing danger signs and acute medical problems as per IMCI protocol (respiratory distress, severe dehydration, nutritional edema).

• Administer life-saving treatments per protocols:

• Therapeutic feeds (F-75, F-100, RUTF)

• Routine medications (antibiotics, vitamin A, deworming, IFA etc.)

• Refer/admit/enrol critical cases to appropriate facilities:

• Stabilization Center (SC) for SAM with complications,

• OTP/TSFP for uncomplicated SAM and any MAM cases,

• Health facilities for SAM with non-IMCI complications and MAM with any complication.

Counselling and Education Services

• Preliminary assessment to identify the IYCF related complications and refer as per protocol.

• Assessment and management of feeding challenges that require inpatient care e.g. relactation etc.

• Provide counselling to caregivers of MAM children aged 24-59 months on care practices, RUSF consumption, hygiene practices etc.

• Provide basic IYCF messaging to pregnant mothers and caregivers of infants 0-5 months, if applicable.

• Provide intensive care for infants with low birth weight and/or preterm birth and/or hypothermia using Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) as per protocol.

• Closely monitor infants who are non-breastfed, ensuring effective referral to the designated points with permission to assess and provide guidance on formula preparation if required as a last resort.

Psychosocial Support Coordination

• Conduct preliminary assessments on the symptoms of maternal depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns.

• Conduct preliminary assessments on difficulties related to social support or environmental stressors.

• Refer mother-infant pairs with psychosocial needs to the Psychosocial Support (PSS) corner for further investigation and providing mental health counselling or support services.

• Collaborate with PSS staff to ensure comprehensive care, addressing both the physical and mental well-being of caregivers.

Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain complete and accurate documentation for all cases:

• Beneficiary registration cards

• Treatment follow-up forms

• Referral tracking sheets

• Compile and submit timely reports:

• Daily activity reports

• Weekly progress updates

• Monthly outcome analyses (cure rates, defaulters, mortality etc.)

• Ensure proper data backup and digital reporting when applicable.

• Conduct routine data quality checks and verifications.

• Support digitalization data base and reporting tools.

Coordination & Referrals

Establish referral networks with:

• Health facilities for medical complications

• IYCF corners for breastfeeding support

• PSS services for mental health needs

• Conduct follow-up actions for:

• Defaulters through home visits

• Absentees via community outreach

• Relapsed cases for reassessment

• Participate in inter-agency coordination meetings

• Share relevant patient information (with consent) for continuum of care

Perform Other Duties as Assigned

• Actively participate in team meetings and collaborative case reviews with staff from all facility corners.

• Provide feedback to the supervisor regarding any emerging needs, patterns, or gaps in care that require attention.

• Ensure all medical equipment is in good working order, following infection control practices.

• Support training and capacity-building efforts for the assigned supervisee volunteers.

• Flexible to undertake other tasks as requested by the supervisor

• Understand and demonstrate commitment to the importance of PSEA, child protection, gender, disability and social inclusion issue.

• Adhere to organizational policies, including confidentiality, and ensure compliance with donor guidelines.

Duration: Till 31st December-2025 with high possibility extension next year 2026.

• As per Organization/project provision.