AVSI is recruiting a national Nurse (Infirmier(ère)) based in Gonaïves / Saint-Marc (Artibonite), Haiti, reporting to the Nutrition Coordinator. Starting date: 17 November 2026; 3-month probationary period. Working language: French. The nurse will provide service delivery, technical support and follow-up of clinical and community health and nutrition activities, in synergy with the shelter/human settlements and food security interventions.
Main responsibilities:
- Nutrition: screen for acute malnutrition (MUAC, weight/height, oedema) in children under 5 and pregnant and breastfeeding women; manage or refer moderate and severe acute malnutrition cases according to national protocols (PCIMA); support infant and young child feeding (IYCF) and breastfeeding promotion.
- Community health and prevention: train, supervise and coach community health agents, relays and brigadiers; conduct health education sessions (hygiene, cholera and waterborne disease prevention, nutrition, reproductive health); take part in epidemiological surveillance and raise alerts on suspected outbreaks.
- Infection prevention and control (IPC) and supplies management: apply and promote IPC standards; manage medicines, nutrition supplies and medical materials (receipt, storage, inventory, traceability) and flag stock-out risks.
- Reporting, protection and coordination: complete registers and follow-up forms; produce weekly and monthly reports; ensure confidentiality of health data and apply the Code of Conduct, PSEAH policy and humanitarian principles; provide initial care and safe, confidential referral of GBV survivors; coordinate with the Artibonite Health Directorate, local health institutions, ACTED, IMPACT and other actors, and attend health/nutrition coordination meetings.
Requirements:
- Nursing diploma (licence or diploma from a national nursing school recognised by MSPP) with registration or authorisation to practise in Haiti.
- Knowledge of MSPP national protocols, maternal and child health, malnutrition screening and management, IPC and community health basics; PSEAH and GBV case management awareness appreciated.
- Good knowledge of data collection and management tools (clinical forms, databases, KoboToolbox); ability to write clear, structured, timely reports.
- Strong clinical skills, precision and adherence to care protocols; ability to work in isolated rural areas, travel on difficult terrain and handle emergencies.
- Sense of responsibility, rigour and autonomy; excellent interpersonal and teaching skills; teamwork; strict confidentiality and professional ethics.
- Excellent knowledge of the local Gonaïves / Saint-Marc context (major asset).
Deadline: 06.11.2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online through the AVSI profile portal (login required): https://www.avsi.org/en/profile?job=V-189