Nurse (Intern)

Position Title: Nurse Intern
Start Date: Immediately
Status: Intern
Location: Les Cayes, Haiti
Reports to: Cancer Prevention Nurse
Supervises: N/A

Contract Length: March 2026 - July 2026

Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly women and children. 

Brief Organizational Summary:
Hope for Haiti is an innovative and creative international development organization that has been working in Haiti for over 35 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 strong governance, oversight, and strategic direction. Building upon its 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, visit
www.hopeforhaiti.com.

Role Purpose:  The Nurse Intern plays a critical role in helping Hope for Haiti achieve its vision to provide healthcare to people. The Nurse Intern is primarily responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of the Cancer Prevention Program. They will participate in a community-based Cancer Prevention Program, conducting field activities five days per week. The role includes assessing, screening, treating, and monitoring women, delivering breast and cervical cancer education and awareness sessions, and supporting preventive interventions.

Major Responsibilities :

1. The Nurse Intern will support cancer prevention team in assessing and managing breast and cervical cancer cases (screening, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up)
2. Educate women/families on breast and cervical cancer and related health issues
3. This position is field-based, requiring daily travel to program sites, including schools, clinics, and community households, to implement cervical and breast cancer screening activities
4. Participate in community health, chronic care or other healthcare programs as needed
5. Work diligently with the beneficiaries of the cancer prevention program and public health programs to make sure the activities can take place
6. Work with the the cancer prevention program and public health teams to determine the supplies and materials needed for the program
7. Work with Operations and Public Health teams to procure the supplies/materials in a timely manner
8. Involve the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) by informing them of public health activities and data
9. Evaluate public health programs through Monitoring and Evaluation and reporting KPIs
10.  Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.
11. Understand and agree that employment with Hope for Haiti/Fondasyon Kuehner implies the possibility that work may be extended beyond the 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM workday, including on weekends, in order to meet the demands of our mission.

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

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. A monthly stipend will be provided. There are no benefits for this role.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Hope for Haiti is currently accepting applications. Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter listing at least 3 references with a phone number and email. Applications are due by March 10, 2026 or until a qualified candidate is selected.

Hope for Haiti is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Hope for Haiti considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, veteran status, or disability.

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