Registered Nurse (1 Position)
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Health/Medical
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Work based: In the Health Education and Access for Life (H.E.A.L) based in Kamrieng, District, Battambang Province.
The Registered Nurse will play a key role in supporting the implementation of the HEAL Project, focusing on improving community health through health outreach, health education, and compassionate care. The nurse will ensure that health services, such as screenings, health education, and treatment, are effectively delivered in coordination with local government Health Centers in Kamrieng District. This position will also support capacity building for Health Center staff, strengthen community engagement, support disease prevention initiatives, and share the Gospel with beneficiaries in both word and action. Through these efforts, the Registered Nurse will contribute to enhancing health knowledge, access to care, and well-being in target communities.
Report to : Project Manager
Contract type : Fixed/Specified Duration
Duration : 1 year (Renewable, subject to funding availability)
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Community Health Outreach and Service Delivery
- Coordinate and support health outreach activities to ensure essential health services are effectively delivered to remote communities.
- Share the Gospel with beneficiaries and reflect Christ’s love through compassionate engagement and service.
- Notify local authorities and community leaders in advance of health outreach plans to ensure coordination and participation.
- Collaborate with Health Centers to ensure medical supplies, equipment, and essential medicines are organized and prepared prior to outreach events.
- Support Health Center staff in planning and conducting screenings for priority non-communicable and communicable diseases (NCDs and CDs), ensuring smooth implementation and follow-up.
- Work closely with Health Center staff and the First Health team during growth monitoring and related child health initiatives.
- Health Education and Capacity Building
- Coordinate and facilitate health education sessions on NCDs, CDs, and other relevant health topics during outreach activities, ensuring messages are engaging and culturally appropriate.
- Support and train Village Volunteers and Church Volunteers on key health topics to strengthen community capacity and promote preventive health practices.
- Collaborate with Field Officers to plan and conduct school health promotion activities, including health messages and events.
- Serve as a liaison with Health Center Chiefs and staff, maintaining open communication to understand their capacity-building needs, and coordinate relevant trainings with the Operational District (OD) and Provincial Health Department (PHD) on priority health topics.
- Coordination and Collaboration
- Coordinate with the OD to ensure project activities align with Ministry of Health priorities and guidelines.
- Work closely with OD and PHD by attending meetings, submitting reports, and delivering project presentations as needed.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with local authorities, health staff, and church partners to promote collaboration, mutual learning, and sustainability.
- Participate actively in team meetings, planning sessions, and other coordination events as assigned.
- Data Management and Reporting
- Manage accurate and timely data collection, reporting, and documentation for all health outreach and training activities.
- Ensure all health service records, attendance lists, and activity reports are properly maintained and submitted on time.
- Report key observations and community trends, including misconceptions or health myths identified during field activities.
- Contribute to project monitoring by identifying challenges, lessons learned, and success stories from the field.
- Logistics and Resource Management
- Ensure all medical and health education materials are properly stored, maintained, and replenished as needed.
- Support the team in managing the distribution of supplies and ensuring proper accountability and usage.
- Maintain cleanliness, order, and readiness of health outreach equipment, transport kits, and other project materials.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Work History:
- Registered nurse in Hospitals and Healthcare for 2 years is preferred
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Commitment to Samaritan’s Purse’s vision, mission, and values.
- Cambodian national with a Nursing Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working as a registered nurse, preferably in a health center or hospital setting.
- Familiarity with government health systems, community health programs, or public health initiatives is an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage respectfully with health staff, community members, and local leaders.
- Fluency in Khmer and proficiency in English (spoken and written).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate documentation, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrates integrity, humility, and a willingness to learn and serve.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable using digital data collection tools.
Soft Skills
- Compassionate, service-oriented mindset with a passion for community health outreach.
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, ability to work independently.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage logistics in dynamic field environments.
- Culturally sensitive, adaptable, and resilient under challenging conditions.
- Committed to addressing both physical and spiritual needs of beneficiaries.
