Community Medicine Assistant (CMA) and Staff Nurse

Vacancy Announcement

Position: Community Medicine Assistant (CMA) and Staff Nurse

Working Hours: Full-time

Role Requirement: Due to the sensitive nature of the role, which involves working closely with women and girls, only women candidates will be considered for this position.

Number of Residential staff required: 1 

Number of candidates required: 2 CMAs and 1 Staff Nurse

Application Deadline: 5th October 2025

Maiti Nepal is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and empowering vulnerable women and children, especially those affected by trafficking and exploitation. We are looking for a qualified and compassionate CMA and Staff Nurse to join our team and contribute to our health care and rehabilitation services.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Patient Care & Clinical Services

• Provide direct patient care by assessing patient needs, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring vital signs.
• Offer trauma-informed nursing care tailored to rescued women and girls, addressing both physical and psychological effects of trafficking and abuse.
• Carry out initial screening and history-taking for newly rescued women and girls upon arrival.
• Perform health screenings focused on reproductive health, nutrition, stress-related conditions, and other common issues while receiving the rescued survivors, and as and when necessary.
• Diagnose potential mental health issues, including self-harming behaviors, among rescued individuals.
• Take women, girls, and children (including infants in the baby room) to the hospital when necessary.
• Provide medications to women, girls, and children as prescribed and manage their treatment adherence.

B. Health Education & Counseling

• Educate patients (women, girls, and children) on personal health, hygiene, and trauma-informed self-care strategies.
• Offer awareness sessions tailored to the psychological and physical recovery of survivors.

C. Documentation & Coordination

• Maintain accurate and updated health records of all residents (women, girls, and children).
• Document patient information, including medical history, treatment plans, vital signs, and observations.
• Receive shift handover reports from the Sister/Nurse of the previous shift and provide a detailed handover to the next shift staff.
• Coordinate with:
  • Government hospitals (for lab tests, specialist referrals, etc.)
  • The shelter department is to ensure synchronized communication and follow-up on the health status of residents
• Submit daily health status updates of rescued women or girls to the line manager.

D. Infection Prevention & Safety

• Ensure patient rooms and the clinic are clean and safe to prevent infection.
• Maintain clinic safety by ensuring medicines and sharp objects are not accessible to residents.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to health service delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• Certificate level in Nursing (PCL Nursing) and CMA from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Nepal Nursing Council or the Nepal Health Professional Council.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in a similar setting (preferably in NGOs/INGOs or rehabilitation centers).
• Ability to deal with trauma-affected individuals with sensitivity and empathy.
• Good documentation and basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work in flexible hours, including emergencies.
• Knowledge of gender-based violence and trafficking issues is a plus.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to send their updated CV and a cover letter to:

hr@maitinepal.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process.

Maiti Nepal is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women from marginalized communities to apply.