Nursing Officer | PATH at Abt Global

Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, TB Care, HIV Care, Nasogastric Tube Insertion, Gastric Aspirate Collection, Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy, Data Collection, Reporting, TB Preventive Therapy, HIV Testing, Counselling, Community Outreach, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Teamwork, Leadership

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Nursing Officer | PATH * Commencement: Immediate start * Location: Port Moresby, PNG at the Port Moresby General Hospital * Duration: Up to December 2026 * Open to PNG Citizens About the Program The PNG Australia Transition to Health (PATH) is a six-year (2020-2026) health sector program funded by the Australian Government under the Papua New Guinea – Australia Partnership for Development. PATH works with the PNG Government to improve coverage and quality of health services for the people of PNG through effective, equitable, efficient, and inclusive interventions. Guided by the National Department of Health (NDoH), Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) and the Bougainville Department of Health (BDoH) are responsible for the delivery of health services across PNG. PATH assists NDoH, PHAs and BDoH to strengthen systems for health service delivery targeting infectious diseases, and reproductive, maternal, newborn child and adolescent health, with a focus on promoting women’s leadership. PATH’s end of investment outcomes (EOIO) are: 1. PHA’s more able to lead provincial health reform and manage effective, efficient, equitable and quality essential health services in selected provinces. 2. DFAT funded health services are demonstrating efficient and effective models of service delivery, influencing Provincial Health Authority (PHA) performance; and building sustainability by transitioning to PHA management in selected provinces. PATH’s intermediate outcome (IO’s) are: PHA Leadership, Enhanced GEDSI Capacity and Essential Health Services. PATH is a locally led, adaptive, and politically informed program that seeks to maintain flexibility to respond to changing and local circumstances over the life of the program. About the Project PNG is a WHO high-burden country for TB, TB-HIV, and drug-resistant TB. Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) serves as an entry point for the diagnosis and treatment initiation in the NCD and surrounding region. Both the National Capital District (NCD) and Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) play a major role in the diagnosis and treatment of these children. PMGH also cares for families from other provinces including Central and Gulf Province, which further strains the resources and capacity at PMGH. The Maternal-Child TBHIV Project (MCTHP) was established in 2016 to improve care and treatment of children and families affected by TB and HIV. To continue improving TB care for the family overall, the MCTHP is recruiting human resources. A Nursing Officer (NO) will assist in the overall operations, specifically patient care – to implement the MCTHP and support the Pediatric Society of Papua New Guinea (PSPNG). About the Opportunity The Nursing Officer will support a team of clinicians including Pediatric HIV and TB Clinic. Nursing Officer will also conduct outreach to communities in NCD. Key accountabilities and working relations * The Nursing Officer will be based at Port Moresby General Hospital and adhere to all rules and regulations. * The Nursing Officer reports to the Clinical Coordinator and Program Manager respectively. Key responsibilities The expected outcomes are: 1. Provide routine TB care for Child TB. This may include: 1. Inserting nasogastric tubes to collect gastric aspirates for TB testing 1. Providing routine TB care as directed by PMGH TB services 2. Perform fine-needle aspiration biopsy of lymph nodes 3. Ensure children and family members are recorded into TB registers and assist with reporting 4. Integrate TB Preventive Therapy (TPT) into routine activities 2. Provide routine HIV care at the Child PMGH HIV clinic. This may include: 1. Performing HIV tests 1. Counselling children and families affected by HIV 2. Coordinating TB services at the HIV clinic 3. Performing HIV tests Counselling children and families affected by HIV Coordinating TB services at the HIV clinic 4. Provide education, social and emotional support on TB/HIV and other health-related issues as guided by team leader. 5. Conduct data collection, recording and reporting 6. Collect and transport sputum and other samples for laboratory assessments as needed 7. Maintain strong and productive relationships with communities and community leaders, and with health and government stakeholders. About You For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided. * Bachelor of Nursing, Medicine or equivalent. * Registered with the PNG Nursing or Medical Council. * Sound background knowledge in Child TB and HIV policies and protocols highly desirable, though not required * Three years’ experience in managing patient care activities in children * Interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and work as part of a team. * Strong and demonstrated ability to lead effective community engagement. * Must be committed and dedicated to health service provision and patient care. How to Apply * Please ensure to address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in your cover letter, and submit your application online, along with your CV as a single document. * Applications must be submitted personally by individuals only. Applications submitted by a company or organisation will not be accepted. * The successful applicant will be engaged through an employment agreement determined by Abt. * Applicants must attach a valid Police Clearance Certificate obtained within 12 months from the date their application is submitted. We welcome and thank you applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contracted. Closing Date: Monday 13 April 2026 (Mid-day, local time) #LI-AUSBRIT Abt Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to upholding high standards of Child Protection, Anti-bribery and Fraud Protection. We encourage applications from experienced and capable women, and people with disabilities. Text Box: ONLY INSERT THE BELOW TEXT FOR EXTERNAL JOB ADS – it does not need to be copied into ATLAS As it will auto-populate with this description. 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For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtglobal.com [http://www.abtglobal.com] Equity Abt Global values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity, gender, and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Safeguarding We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity. Abt is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation & Energy. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3000 staff in over 50 countries.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Officer will provide routine care for children with TB and HIV at Port Moresby General Hospital, including diagnostic procedures like gastric aspirates and biopsies, and administering TB Preventive Therapy. Responsibilities also include patient/family counseling, data recording, reporting, and conducting community outreach within the National Capital District.