General and NICU Nurse – Hospital Positions in Syria

About the role

The Independent Doctors Association is seeking qualified nurses to join its hospitals in Afrin and Al‑Ghandoura, Aleppo countryside. Positions are available for both general ward nursing and neonatal intensive care (NICU) care, providing essential health services to displaced and host communities.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients, including newborns and premature infants.
• Measure, monitor and document vital signs, weight, intake/output and other clinical parameters.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Operate medical equipment such as incubators, monitoring devices and infusion pumps.
• Respond to emergencies, participate in resuscitation and provide immediate life‑saving interventions.
• Apply infection prevention and control measures and ensure patient safety.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure proper handover between shifts.
• Collaborate with physicians, allied health staff and families to coordinate care.

Required profile

• Registered nursing degree or diploma.
• At least two years of experience as a licensed nurse in a hospital setting (3‑4 years preferred).
• Experience in general ward nursing; NICU experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work in a humanitarian context in Syria.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Required skills

• Vital signs monitoring
• Medication administration
• Incubator operation
• Infection control procedures
• Patient documentation and handover

What we offer

• Training opportunities for newly graduated nurses to gain practical experience.
• Opportunity to work in a mission‑driven organization serving vulnerable populations.