1. Healthcare

Asian Harm Reduction Network (AHRN)
JOB VACANCY
Position : Nurse ( 1) Post, Seng Taung, Kachin State
The Asian Harm Reduction Network (AHRN)-Myanmar is an International Non-Governmental
organization, which is implementing a harm reduction programmer to reduce HIV transmission
among people injecting drugs, their (sexual) partners and the communities they live in by
providing support to implementation of harm reduction interventions and to create an enabling
and supporting environment through advocacy, capacity building, training and service provision.
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The positions are full-time, based in Kachin State with a probation period of three months.
Starting date of the contract : As soon as possible
Personal and Professional Requirements
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Diploma in Nursing or any other degree/diploma in health disciplines
1-2 years working experience in related field;
Fluent in Myanmar and local language, both written and spoken;
Excellent communication and networking (interpersonal) skills;
Willingness to work with drug users and their families;
Some understanding of drug and HIV situation in Myanmar/Kachin area;
Keen interest in contributing to HIV/AIDS responses in Myanmar;
Computer skill in office applications;
Main Responsibilities
Nursing Support Tasks
• In consultation with Medical Coordinator, the Nurse will develop a primary health care plan and
implement it as a nurse to address drug use at village level/village level tracts in project areas;
• Nurse will work as a team member to support other ongoing associated project activities and project
staffs;
• In partnership with the drop in centre/outreach project office team, she will make direct contacts
with the drug users (injecting drug users), their families and partners at community level in each of
the designated wards;
• Assist Medical coordinator and the Counselor in various associated tasks such as providing relevant
periodical data (i.e. monthly quarterly and yearly), periodical reports on AHRN DIC/OPO medical
interventions etc.
• Support and participate in AHRN project activities (i.e. Special Health Education Sessions on Safer
Injecting, Safer Sex Practices, CPR and Overdose, Condom Demonstration and Distribution, Referrals
to General and Specialist Health Services…with special emphasis on medical aspects) at grass
root/village level.
• Responsible to assist the Medical Coordinator and Counselor in organizing specific trainings for
various target groups.
Administrative Support Tasks
• Responsible to prepare and maintain the medical interventions related inventory on a monthly basis
and inform directly to the Medical Coordinator on current inventory status;
• Responsible for collecting quotations for medical supplies, support purchasing medicines in
coordination with the Logistics Assistant and Medical Coordinator;
Application deadline: until candidate identified.
Applications should address all Selection Criteria, and should include a cover letter along with a copy of
current Curriculum Vitae listing two referees and their complete contact details (i.e. name, position title,
organization, phone, fax, email, and mailing address details). Attention to Human Resources Manager,
Asian Harm Reduction Network (AHRN-Myanmar) and send the applications to:
AHRN Yangon Office:
No. 135 (G), Mawyawaddy Street, 8 Miles, Mayangone Township,
Yangon, Myanmar. Tel: +95-1-666731, 652903, 665874, 652928 (or)
AHRN Hpakant Office:
No.4/46, Maw Wan Qr., Hpakant Tsp., Kachin State.
AHRN Bamaw Office :
No.448,Nyang Pin Ward, Bamaw Township, Kachin State.
AHRN Seng Taung Office :
No.4/351, Pharpyin Street, Hpakant Tsp.m Kachin State.
AHRN Waimaw Office :
No.95, Ward 2, Waimaw Township, Kachin State.
AHRN Lone Khin Office:
No. Ah Ya 48, Aung Ya Ward, Lone Khin Village, Kachin State.
AHRN Seizin Office:
No(5/49)Ward 5, Seizin village, Hpakant Township, Kachin State.
Or e-mail to [email protected], online applications should be clearly mentioning the job title
and location in the subject line.
Additional information: • Only short listed candidates will be contacted for a personal interview.
• Please do not send original documents as it will not be returned.