PMTCT Midwife Nurse Full Time: Solwezi, Zambia Closes: August 1, 2025 Caritas Zambia For Integral Human Development PROJECT: EMBRACE LOCATION: Solwezi District, Zambia REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL PROGRAMMES-CARITAS SOLWEZI Caritas Solwezi is an integral part of the Catholic Diocese of Solwezi, implementing the Church’s social programs. The social programmes of the Church are the physical needs of every person and form the thematic areas of Caritas Solwezi and include: agriculture and livelihoods, health, education, gender, human rights and paralegal, extractive industries, environment, and governance. BACKGROUND Caritas Solwezi is seeking to recruit a PMTCT Midwife Nurse for the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) Emergency Mother-Baby Resource Assistance for Combating HIV Exposure (EMBRACE) project, implemented at five health facilities in Solwezi District, Northwestern Province, Zambia. JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Social Programmes, the PMTCT Midwife...
Registered Nurses
We are looking for Registered Nurses to care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery. You will also be responsible for educating them and their families on prevention and healthy habits.
The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be compassionate and cool-tempered. You will also be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently.
The goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.
This position works under general supervision of physician, mid-level provider and/or nursing supervisor to provide nursing services in care and treatment of patients.
Responsibilities
Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
Provide instant medical care in emergencies
Assist surgeons during operations
Supervise and train LPNs and nursing assistants
Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited university
Current nursing license
Medical Registration. Valid registration with the General Nursing Council of Zambia.
NCLEX License highly preferred
Requirements and skills
Minimum two (2) years of continuous clinical experience in nursing preferably in a multicultural environment.
Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
Excellent knowledge of emergency care
In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to always follow them.
A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsible and compassionate
Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Successful candidate must be willing to relocate to the United States
If you are eager to be part of an exciting journey, please send your resume to info@kmworkforce.com
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