Position Title: Nurse (Nutrition)
Start Date: September 1, 2025
Status: Full-time, Contract Position - Sept 1, - January 31, 2026
Reports to: Nutrition Coordinator (NC)
Supervises: N/A
MISSION STATEMENT: To improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly women and children.
VISION: Our vision for Haiti: Joyful children, healthy families, thriving communities, and the resources to make it so.
BRIEF ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: Hope for Haiti is an innovative and creative international development organization that has been working in Haiti for 36 years. The organization partners with private donors to create community-based sustainable change through a grassroots and strategic holistic approach. Hope for Haiti is an action-oriented and fast-paced organization that believes in partnership solutions to poverty alleviation. Hope for Haiti’s vision for the future is one of strategic growth in creating healthy, sustainable communities. Hope for Haiti has a distinguished and well-established Board of Directors that provides the organization with strong governance, oversight, and strategic direction. Building upon the organization’s proven track record of success, Hope for Haiti stays true to its mission and founding principles while offering a dynamic and supportive work environment. For more information about Hope for Haiti, please visit www.hopeforhaiti.com.
The Nurse (Nutrition) is a NATIONAL position. This position is located in Les Cayes. Please review the contract dates before applying.
ROLE PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Coordinator (NC), the Nurse will work closely with the Pediatricians, Auxiliary Nurse, and Community Health Workers (CHWs). The Nurse is primarily responsible for, but not limited to, assisting in the planning and implementation of the Nutrition Program. They will participate in a community-based nutrition program, conducting field activities five days per week. The role includes assessing, screening, treating, and monitoring children and caregivers, delivering nutrition education and awareness sessions, and supporting preventive interventions. He/She will work closely with the Hope for Haiti team, medical partners, beneficiary schools, community health workers and community leadership to ensure Hope for Haiti’s Nutrition Program is functioning efficiently and effectively and to promote healthy practices within the target population.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS
- Assist the NC with planning, budgeting and implementing public health activities, primarily related to the Nutrition Program
- Assess and manage malnutrition cases (screening, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up)
- Oversee auxiliary nurses and CHWs works, and educate caregivers/families on nutrition and related health issues
- This position is field-based, requiring daily travel to program sites, including schools, clinics, and community households, to implement and monitor nutrition activities.
- Work diligently with the beneficiaries of the nutrition and public health programs to make sure the activities can take place
- Work with the NC to determine the supplies and materials needed for the Nutrition Program
- Work with Operations and Public Health teams to procure the supplies/materials in a timely manner
- Involve the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) by informing them of public health activities and data
- Evaluate nutrition and public health programs through Monitoring and Evaluation and reporting KPIs
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Nursing License required
- Advanced skills in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Tools and Internet
- Experience in nutrition, community health, and public health
- Ability to conduct field assessments, monitor growth, and provide basic treatment for malnutrition
- Knowledge in project Monitoring and Evaluation
- Good written and reporting skills
- Ability to write and speak in French and Haitian Creole, English preferred
- Passion and enthusiasm for non-profit work
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude and joyful demeanor
- Ability to work and establish good relationships with co-workers, partners, and non-partners
- Ability to walk distances of over 10 kilometers at varying elevations and to lift 30 pounds over shoulders.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT ALIGN WITH CORE VALUES
Resiliency
- Ability to respond appropriately and sensitively to cultural differences as they arise among the organization’s service population
- Ability to learn quickly, take the initiative, and report on results
- Flexible, adaptable, patient, and accepting of the fact that Hope for Haiti and its activities are constantly evolving in line with its resources and goals
- Ability to adapt to and make level-headed decisions in stressful situations
- High energy and strong physical condition, including but not limited to the ability to hike distances over 5 kilometers and lift at least 30 lbs. over the shoulders
Empowerment
- Ability to conduct and participate in staff meetings and strategic planning professionals and to represent Hope for Haiti’s mission to team members and colleagues
- Have a sense of initiative, responsibility, and creativity
- Strong proficiency in problem-solving
Accountability
- Attention to detail and punctuality in executing the responsibilities assigned to you
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize assigned tasks.
- Personal commitment to the mission and vision of Hope for Haiti and a desire to help the most vulnerable population
- Maintains the highest level of confidentiality with sensitive information
Collaboration
- Ability to effectively work and communicate with a team
- Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict while preserving a team-oriented outlook
- Ability to communicate easily with team members
- Commitment to Hope for Haiti’s Organizational Norms
Hope
- A shared belief that there is always a pathway to improvement despite the challenges that lie ahead.
- Positive outlook and ability to work through difficult situations knowing that it’s possible to achieve desired outcomes.
- Commitment to Hope for Haiti’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policies
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
National candidates only. Benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, maternity and parental leave. This is a full-time/remote position based in Les Cayes. This position is NOT accompanied, and the organization provides no relocation, logistics, or housing packages.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Hope for Haiti is currently accepting applications. Interested candidates should submit a resume along with a cover letter that lists at least 3 references with a phone number and email, nursing license from MSPP, and salary requirements via e-mail to [email protected] in English or French. Applications are due by August 27, 2025,
or until a qualified candidate is selected.
PROTECTION ACKNOWLEDGMENT
HFH prohibits all forms of abuse and exploitation towards children and vulnerable adults. As a professional candidate, you commit to adhering to the organization’s policy on protection, rights and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in HFH's Safeguarding Policy.
Our safeguarding measures include:
- Mandatory safeguarding training for all employees and partners.
- Mandatory self-disclosure during recruitment process
- Accessible and confidential reporting channels for any concerns or incidents, ensuring prompt and thorough investigations.
- Regular reviews of our safeguarding policies to ensure they meet the highest standards.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree to our safeguarding policies and practices.
Thank you for your interest in Hope for Haiti!
To learn more about us, please visit www.hopeforhaiti.com
