Starting position : 1st December 2026

Place of work : Teknaf, Cox's Bazar

 Deadline for applications: 21st November 2026

Terre des hommes (Tdh) :

Terre des Hommes has been working in Bangladesh since 1974, implementing integrated humanitarian and development programmes across Cox's Bazar, Kurigram, and Dhaka. The country programme focuses on Health, Access to Justice (including social cohesion and conflict resolution), and Migration, supported by cross-cutting expertise in Child Protection and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). Tdh's interventions address both humanitarian needs and long-term development priorities, with a strong emphasis on resilience, localization, and systems strengthening. Following the large-scale influx of more than 800,000 Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh since August 2017, Tdh significantly expanded its humanitarian response in Cox's Bazar to provide integrated and life-saving assistance to Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities. The response includes comprehensive interventions in Health, WASH, Child Protection, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), and Social Cohesion, delivered in close coordination with government authorities, UN agencies, and humanitarian partners.

Building on its extensive humanitarian experience, Tdh is advancing an integrated Humanitarian–Development–Peace (HDP) Nexus approach that links emergency response with longer-term recovery and resilience. The organization is committed to strengthening local capacities, generating evidence and learning, promoting localization, and leveraging programme experience to inform policy dialogue, advocacy, and sustainable programme expansion across Bangladesh.

Context :

Tdh has been present and active in Bangladesh since 1974 and focuses its work on Migration, tackling child labour, health, child protection, WASH, Access to Justice and humanitarian aid. We are currently working in Dhaka, Cox’s Bazar, Ukhiya, Teknaf, Kurigram and Satkhira.


Main responsibilities:
To deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care in accordance with organizational protocols. This includes maintaining a safe environment, accurate documentation (including EMR), effective interdisciplinary collaboration, and capacity building for support staff.

Specific responsibilities:
1. Clinical Assessment & Patient Care

• Perform comprehensive vital signs assessments on admission (e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, weight). And sorting of patient as per triage category.

• Identify and escalate critical warning signs (e.g., hypo/hyperthermia, hypo/hypertension, tachycardia/bradycardia, altered consciousness, dehydration, convulsions, vomiting, diarrhea, edema).

• Identify and assess children with SAM/MAM using MUAC, weight-for-height, and clinical signs.

• Provide dressing, wound care and post-operative care for trauma/ admitted patients.

• Provide emergency interventions including CPR, recovery positioning, airway management, and notify the medical manager immediately.

• Monitor patients on IV therapy, ensuring correct flow rates, site integrity, and signs of fluid overload.

• Manage patients with devices such as gastric tubes or urinary catheters, ensuring proper placement and cleanliness.

• Support patient nutrition and assist with feeding as required.

• Expertise to operate advanced/ specialized equipments including:

• ü Cardiac monitors

• ü CPAP/ BIPAP machines

• ü Syringe /Infusion pumps

• ü Ventilators (invasive and non-invasive) whenever available

2. Infection Control & Patient Safety

• Follow hand hygiene and PPE protocols.

• Properly segregate medical waste, Safely dispose of medical waste and prepare disinfectants.

• Preparing disinfectant solutions following doses, dilution and usage conditions.

• Cleaning,decontaminating and disinfecting patient areas, instruments and equipment used instruments according to the protocol.

• Promote IPC awareness among patients and attendants.

• Perform autoclaving of medical instruments and materials following standard sterilization procedures.

• Maintain autoclave equipment and ensure proper documentation of sterilization cycles.

• Maintain aseptic techniques during procedures and wound care.

• Maintain personal hygiene of patients, including access to their cleanliness and clean bedding.

3. Medication Administration

• Administer medications accurately, verifying dosage, route, timing, and expiration.

• Apply proper techniques for oral, topical, and injectable medications in line with infection prevention protocols.

• Monitor for and document treatment responses and side effects.

• Provide patient and family education regarding medications and treatment plans.

• Record all administered medications and obtain required co-signatures.

4. EMR & Documentation

• Maintain timely, accurate entries in EMR and paper-based documentation systems.

• Record all interventions, observations, and patient status changes clearly and consistently.

• Verify data accuracy and uphold confidentiality and data protection standards.

• Prepare detailed transfer summaries and accompany critical patient referrals when necessary.

• Notify supervisors of any data discrepancies.

• Assist with wound dressings and support complex medical procedures.

5. Teamwork & Communication

• Actively participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings, contributing nursing insights.

• Provide structured shift handovers, highlighting key events, prescription updates, and patient follow-ups.

• Communicate effectively with patients and families in Bengali, English, and Rohingya as per needed.

• Collaborate with doctors and other staff to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Support team members during high-pressure situations.

• Engage in regular departmental briefings and updates.

6. Training & Capacity Building

• Train Nurse Aides on infection control, patient safety, and basic care.

• Demonstrate proper techniques for daily support, positioning, and mobility.

• Supervise and assess vital signs measurement and documentation skills.

• Conduct orientation and ongoing skill refreshers based on identified needs.

• Serve as the training focal point and participate in in-service training sessions as needed.

7. Inventory & Resource Management

• Perform shift-change inventory checks of medications, equipment, and consumables.

• Monitor daily consumption and submit timely restock requests (SIR).

• Ensure that all reusable medical equipment is sterilized appropriately.

• Report equipment failures, supply shortages, or overstock situations to the supervisor.

8. Specialized BEmONC Responsibilities (when applicable)

• Assist midwives during normal deliveries under the supervision of a doctor.

• Support emergency obstetric procedures and provide postpartum care.

• Monitor maternal and fetal status during labor following established protocols.

• Educate and assist mothers with breastfeeding and address common issues.
  
  **The full Job Description will be shared with shortlisted candidates.**

Profile : We are looking for a Nurse (Maternity Coverage) with a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience with adult, neonatal and pediatric patients

Education :

• Diploma: BSc/Diploma in Nursing

Experience / Skills :

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience with adult, neonatal and pediatric patients

• Working experiences in Rohingya refugee context is a strong asset

• Hands-on/ Job experience in ICU/HDU/ NICU/ SCANU settings (minimum 1–2 years) will be an advantage.

• Adaptability to roster and shifting priorities

• Commitment to humanitarian values and professional ethics

• Strong assessment and emergency response; evidence-based practice

• Communication: Effective patient and family education; clear documentation

• Teamwork: Collaborative approach; mentoring of support staff

• Technical: Proficiency in EMR; understanding of medical equipment and data systems

• Personal Attributes: Compassionate, organized, flexible, culturally competent, and resilient in high-stress settings

Languages :

• Basic proficiency in English and Bangla (Mandatory written and spoken)

• Chittagonian language skills will be an asset

IT knowledge :

• Microsoft Office package
  

Salary : BDT 69,192/- Monthly

Tdh General Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies :

• Commits to promoting and complying with the Global Code of Conduct, systematically reporting any violations of the Code through Tdh's formal reporting mechanisms and dealing with any violations of procedures and processes appropriately.

• Raises awareness of the Foundation of the risks of policy non-compliance, violence and abuse, and related rights, towards children, community members and our own employees.

• Undertakes to comply with key ethical policies and guidelines, including the Safeguarding Policy, the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and other policies related to the prevention of terrorist financing and criminal activities, as well as workplace behavior.

• Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behavior, in full compliance with the Code of Conduct, and always respecting established procedures and processes.

• Commits to developing a compliant and enlightened management culture within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

Application procedure:
Only complete applications (CV + covering letter) posted on our official website will be processed. Additional documents (diplomas, work certificates, etc.) will be requested at a later date. We will only contact those candidates selected for further recruitment.

References check:
Please note that all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and checks (criminal record and anti-terrorism funding check). Terre des hommes will ask the Human Resources of previous organisations to provide references on any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment as well as fraud and corruption, during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left employment.