Clinical Nurse

Clinical Nurse – Harare *2, Chitungwiza *2, Bulawayo *2, Gweru *2, Masvingo *2, Mutare *2 (Full Time)

Population Solutions for Health

Population Solutions for Health is a leading global health organization with programs targeting HIV and reproductive health, malaria and child survival. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behaviour change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

Job Description

The Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality outpatient care, including minor clinical procedures, promoting patient wellness in a professional and patient-centred environment. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments, including history taking and physical examinations.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care plans.
• Manages common acute and chronic conditions/diseases, including follow-ups and referrals as needed.
• Delivers comprehensive clinical care in accordance with national guidelines, and clinic protocols.
• Administers medications, injections, and immunizations as prescribed.
• Performs clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, wound care, suturing, catheterization, and intravenous therapy.
• Performs minor procedures like male circumcision, IUCD insertion and removal and Jadelle/Implanon insertion and removal.
• Performs point-of-care testing as required (e.g., random blood glucose) and interpret results.
• Communicates effectively and compassionately with all patient populations.
• Monitors patient progress and documents observations accurately and timely.
• Provides preventive services (immunizations, health education, disease prevention, risk assessments) and promotes healthy behaviours.
• Provides comprehensive family planning services and adheres to PSH quality assurance standards.
• Provides maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) services, including antenatal and postnatal care.
• Performs quality cervical cancer screening and preventive treatment in line with national guidelines.
• Provides STI screening and treatment services according to national guidelines.
• Ensures infection prevention and control (IPC) practices, including sterilization, waste management, and adherence to clean/sterile techniques.
• Assists doctors during consultations and minor surgical procedures.
• Triages patients and prioritizes care based on clinical urgency.
• Collaborates with other clinic staff (multidisciplinary team) to ensure continuity of care.
• Manages inventory of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals and supports procurement of the same; reports stockouts promptly; supports safe storage and handling.
• Participates in planning and coordination meetings at site level and as assigned.
• Maintains accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with legal and clinic standards.
• Ensures completion and updating of all relevant program M&E tools including registers in line with MOHCC standards of care.
• Participates in on-site data analysis and conduct data de-duplication exercises as appropriate.
• Adheres to infection control and occupational health and safety policies and standards.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, case discussions and clinical audits.
• Ensures compliance with clinic policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Reports, manages and documents adverse events, near misses, and clinical incidents appropriately.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a valid practicing certificate in Zimbabwe.
• At least 3 years’ clinical nursing experience preferably in primary health care or private clinic setting in Zimbabwe.

• Post-basic certification or experience in family planning, midwifery, or VMMC is an added advantage.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) / ACLS certification (as applicable) is preferred.
• Additional certifications (Implants insertion and removal, IUCD insertion and removal, Male circumcision, immunization & chronic disease management

• Experience in triage, chronic disease management, and minor emergency care is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a patient-centred approach.
• Highly flexible – may require occasional overtime, weekend, or on-call duties based on clinic needs.