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Job Description

        Job title : Nurse
               Location: Masanganzira, Ngozi
                Reports to: Head of Nursing
               Position type: Full time

   ABOUT US

Hearts Without Borders (HWB) is a faith-based, non-profit humanitarian organization founded in 2005 by Pastor Jeri Matson. Driven by a commitment to compassion, service, and the dignity of every human being, HWB works to improve lives through medical care, education, and community development initiatives. Guided by its faith-based mission, the organization strives to bring hope to vulnerable communities by promoting access to essential services, supporting families, and contributing to sustainable development. Through its humanitarian work, HWB seeks to make a lasting and positive impact on the lives of the people and communities it serves.  

Through HOPE Clinic Masanganzira, we put this commitment into practice by providing compassionate, patient-centered healthcare services and promoting the health and dignity of the communities we serve.

Our mission is rooted in faith, service, integrity, and respect for all, regardless of background or circumstances. We believe that quality healthcare is an expression of compassion, solidarity, and care for our fellow human beings.

  Job Summary

Hope Clinic is looking for a qualified, experienced, and responsible Nurse to provide safe, compassionate, and quality care to patients, with a focus on emergency, maternal, and pediatric care. The Nurse takes charge of the ward or service during assigned shifts, coordinates the nursing team on duty, and ensures continuity of care at all hours.

         Key Responsibilities

• Receive, triage, and assess patients, and prioritize care according to urgency.
• Provide emergency care and stabilize patients, including basic life support, wound care, administration of emergency medication, and timely referral when needed.
• Provide antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care, including support during normal deliveries, recognition of danger signs, and newborn care, within the scope of your training.
• Provide pediatric care, including growth monitoring, vaccination, management of common childhood illnesses, and recognition of danger signs in children.
• Administer medication and treatments according to medical prescriptions and clinical protocols.
• Monitor vital signs and patient condition, and report any deterioration immediately to the doctor on duty.
• Act as the shift lead during assigned duty shifts: organize the work of the team, supervise junior nurses and support staff, and make sure the service runs smoothly.
• Carry out proper handover at the start and end of each shift, with clear and complete written and oral reports.
• Keep accurate patient files, registers, and records, and ensure confidentiality of patient information.
• Apply infection prevention and control measures, including hand hygiene, sterilization, and safe disposal of biomedical waste and sharps.
• Monitor stock of medicines, medical supplies, and equipment in the service, and report shortages in time.
• Prepare daily and monthly nursing reports and submit them to the Head of Nursing.
• Provide health education and counseling to patients and families.
• Report incidents, referrals, deaths, notifiable diseases, and any irregularities promptly in line with national guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma (A2) or university degree in Nursing (or equivalent), recognized in Burundi.
• Authorization to practice, and registration with the relevant professional body, in Burundi.
• Additional training or certification in emergency care, maternal health (including obstetric emergencies and newborn care), or pediatrics is required (at least one of these areas).
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a hospital, health center, or clinic, preferably in an emergency, maternity, or pediatric unit (experience with an NGO is an asset).
• Proven ability to work independently, make quick decisions under pressure, and take responsibility during night and weekend shifts.
• Good knowledge of national clinical protocols and infection prevention practices.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word) and ability to maintain digital and paper records.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and follow up on pending tasks.
• Good command of French and Kirundi. Working knowledge of English is an asset.

.          Personal Qualities and Soft Skills

• High standards of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Sense of responsibility, leadership, and ability to remain calm in emergencies.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Reliability, accountability, and respect for deadlines and shift schedules.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with compassion toward patients and families.
• Team spirit and a collaborative approach to work.
• Initiative and the ability to identify and follow up on missing information.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities.
• Professionalism and a service-oriented attitude.

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         Reporting and Working Relationships

The Nurse reports directly to the Head of Nursing and works closely with the medical staff, the laboratory, the pharmacy, the Finance Department ,  and relevant external partners and referral facilities.

How to Apply

Please email the following documents to serges@hwbintl.org, with the subject line: Nurse – Hope Clinic Masanganzira

• A cover letter
• An updated CV
• Copies of diplomas and professional license
• A copy of national ID
• Names and contacts of at least two professional references

Application deadline: 13 November 2026

Important: Application documents will not be returned.

Only complete applications submitted before the deadline will be considered.