Position: Public Health Nursing Officer (PHNO)
We are seeking a dedicated Public Health Nursing Officer to support community health programs, strengthen preventive care delivery, and improve population-level health outcomes. This role works closely with multidisciplinary teams to plan, implement, and monitor public health nursing initiatives, with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, screening, immunization support, maternal and child health, and community outreach.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver public health nursing services aligned with program objectives and applicable guidelines.
- Support community-based health promotion activities, including awareness sessions, outreach camps, and preventive screening initiatives.
- Assist in implementing immunization and communicable disease control activities, including follow-up and referral coordination.
- Conduct community assessments to identify health risks, priority needs, and vulnerable groups; recommend targeted interventions.
- Maintain accurate records, registers, and reports; ensure timely submission of program data and documentation.
- Provide health education and counseling to individuals, families, and community groups on hygiene, nutrition, maternal and child health, and chronic disease prevention.
- Coordinate with local healthcare facilities and stakeholders to ensure continuity of care, referral pathways, and follow-up.
- Support quality improvement initiatives, including audits, field monitoring, and compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Participate in training, capacity-building, and supervision activities for field staff and community health workers as assigned.
- Assist during public health emergencies and special drives, including surveillance support and community mobilization.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Valid nursing registration with the relevant nursing council/authority.
- Prior experience in public health, community health, primary care, or government/large-scale health programs is preferred.
- Working knowledge of preventive healthcare, community engagement, and health education practices.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and prepare structured reports.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse communities.
- Comfort working in field settings and traveling to outreach locations as required.
- Basic computer proficiency (data entry, email, and standard office tools); familiarity with digital health reporting tools is a plus.
- High standards of ethics, confidentiality, and patient/community dignity.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with role scope and experience.
- Structured onboarding and role-specific training.
- Opportunities to work on impactful community and population health initiatives.
- Supportive team environment with exposure to multidisciplinary public health operations.
- Leave benefits and reimbursement policies as per organizational norms.
About the Company
We are a mission-driven organization committed to improving public health outcomes through evidence-based programs, community outreach, and strengthened primary care systems. Our teams collaborate with stakeholders across healthcare and community ecosystems to deliver preventive services, health education, and programmatic support that improves access, quality, and continuity of care.
Equal Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status.