Nurse – Marie Stopes International Ethiopia (MSIE)

Key Responsibilities

General Nursing Duties

• Provide nursing services within the defined scope of practice based on patient assessment and care plans.
• Take vital signs and perform routine nursing interventions.
• Apply aseptic techniques and maintain infection prevention and control standards.
• Conduct specimen collection and monitor patients' nutritional intake.
• Administer medications and observe and document therapeutic effects.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Monitor patients' progress and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
• Consult and collaborate with appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Provide reproductive health and family planning education to patients and their families.

Safe Abortion Nursing

• Provide safe abortion services in accordance with applicable clinical guidelines and professional standards.
• Support clients undergoing pregnancy termination procedures as instructed by the appropriate clinician.
• Provide emergency care and respond to complications such as bleeding, nausea, and vomiting.
• Counsel clients on pregnancy prevention and the appropriate use of reproductive health services.

Instrument / Theatre Nursing

• Prepare surgical instruments, equipment, and medical supplies for procedures.
• Assist doctors and surgical teams as a scrub or circulating nurse.
• Ensure surgical instruments and supplies are properly stored, maintained, and replenished.
• Establish appropriate reorder levels and ensure timely availability of theatre supplies.

Operation Theatre Nursing

• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with positioning and pre-operative procedures.
• Prepare instruments and equipment required for surgical procedures.
• Assist surgical teams during operations.
• Clean and sterilize operating rooms and surgical instruments.
• Transport patients safely by wheelchair or stretcher when required.
• Transfer messages, reports, requisitions, and specimens between departments.
• Maintain patient rooms and contribute to patient comfort and care.

Antenatal Care

• Monitor pregnant women's vital signs during antenatal follow-up.
• Conduct relevant laboratory procedures as required and report findings to the responsible clinician.
• Provide counselling and support to pregnant women experiencing physiological or social difficulties.
• Monitor and document patients' conditions and care.
• Provide first aid during emergency situations.
• Perform other nursing procedures as directed by the supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain high clinical and infection-prevention standards.
• Apply universal precautions to minimize infection risks.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of medical supplies and other assets under custody.
• Participate in stock-taking and audits.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports.
• Report clinical incidents promptly according to MSIE guidelines.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• BSc or Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.

Experience

• Two years of experience for BSc holders or four years of experience for Diploma holders, preferably as a junior nurse.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong counselling skills.
• Ability to make logical and timely decisions.
• Understanding of quality healthcare principles and practices.
• Awareness of relevant government, MSI, and MSIE regulations.
• Commitment to professional ethics and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to providing respectful and patient-centered care.
• Pro-choice orientation.

Safeguarding and Professional Standards

MSIE promotes an inclusive and respectful workplace and is committed to its Code of Conduct, Adult Safeguarding, Child Safeguarding, and Anti-Sexual Harassment policies.

Job Details

Position: Nurse
Duty Station: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: August 17, 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application to:

Email:HumanResource@mariestopes.org.et

Applicants should clearly indicate the position title and workplace in the email subject line.