Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – Spain
Job Title: Nurse
Location: Zurmi, Zamfara State
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months)
Level: 5
Working Hours: 208 Hours per Month
Salary: As per MSF Salary Scale (National Contract)
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
About Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian organisation founded in 1971. The organisation provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger in more than 60 countries.
MSF has been present in Nigeria for over 20 years, providing medical and humanitarian assistance to people affected by natural and man-made disasters, armed conflicts and other emergencies, without discrimination.
MSF brings together individuals committed to assisting people in crisis and upholding its humanitarian values and principles.
Job Purpose
The Nurse will provide nursing care, treatment and follow-up for patients according to doctors’ prescriptions, established medical protocols and universal hygiene standards. The position aims to ensure quality and continuity of healthcare services for the targeted population.
Key Responsibilities
1. Nursing Care and Patient Management
- Organise and provide nursing care and treatments according to medical prescriptions.
- Assist doctors during consultations, daily ward rounds and other medical procedures.
- Monitor patients’ health conditions and report any deterioration or medical emergencies.
- Carry out patient admission, observation, assessment and follow-up.
- Ensure appropriate patient triage in waiting areas, wards and emergency situations.
- Administer prescribed treatments and ensure continuity of patient care.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and respect MSF principles.
2. Medical Procedures and Emergency Care
- Perform rapid diagnostic tests, including RDT, haemoglobin and glucose tests, as requested by doctors.
- Participate in urine testing and stool sample collection.
- Provide necessary first aid and refer emergency cases to doctors.
- Identify possible survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and refer them to the medical team for appropriate care.
- Understand and ensure the appropriate use of the Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit.
3. Infection Prevention and Control
- Apply universal precautions and infection prevention and control procedures.
- Maintain aseptic conditions during nursing procedures.
- Follow appropriate sterilisation procedures.
- Ensure proper sorting and disposal of medical waste.
- Follow established procedures in cases of accidental blood exposure.
- Maintain cleanliness of the workplace, medical equipment and surfaces.
- Ensure patients maintain appropriate personal hygiene during admission and hospitalisation.
4. Drugs, Medical Equipment and Supplies Management
- Ensure proper use and care of medical equipment and supplies.
- Conduct biweekly drug inventories and ensure proper management of controlled medicines.
- Maintain updated inventories of medical equipment and materials.
- Monitor drug and medical supply consumption.
- Conduct stock-taking of medicines and materials during team changeovers.
- Ensure equipment requiring sterilisation is properly sent for sterilisation and collected afterwards.
- Report damaged, missing or malfunctioning equipment to the line manager.
- Request replenishment of essential medical supplies in advance.
5. Patient Documentation and Reporting
- Record all nursing activities in individual patient files and registration books.
- Document medications administered, including the drugs, dosage and administration time.
- Maintain daily, weekly and monthly records of drug consumption.
- Complete handover books, documenting shift activities, changes in prescriptions and patients requiring follow-up.
- Complete nurse liaison forms during patient transfers.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient records and medical information.
- Report patient safety incidents and serious medical complications promptly.
- Communicate concerns relating to patient conditions, medication and medical equipment to the appropriate medical staff.
6. Team Supervision and Coordination
- Supervise and train nurse aides, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other assigned staff.
- Promote teamwork and ensure compliance with medical protocols and procedures.
- Participate in staff development activities, training sessions and team meetings.
- Share relevant patient information with the medical team.
- Carry out other nursing-related duties assigned by the supervisor.
7. Operation Theatre and Surgical Care
- Assess patients before surgery and ensure they comply with pre-operative requirements, including fasting (NPO status).
- Prepare surgical sites, including hair removal where required.
- Assist with catheter insertion and other pre-operative procedures.
- Monitor patients during the post-operative recovery period.
- Provide appropriate nursing care until patients recover from the effects of anaesthesia and surgery.
- Assess patients before discharge from the recovery area back to the ward.
- Ensure proper documentation and reporting of post-surgical activities.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education
- A recognised nursing degree or diploma is mandatory.
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is desirable.
Work Experience
- At least two years of previous experience working as a Nurse with MSF or another NGO in a hospital setting is mandatory.
- Demonstrable experience in supervising and training others in a team environment.
Language Requirements
- Proficiency in English and Hausa is mandatory.
Computer Skills
- Essential computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and internet usage.
Core Competencies
- Results Orientation
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Commitment
- Service
Employment Conditions
- Fixed-term national employment contract initially covering six months.
- 208 working hours per month.
- Remuneration according to the MSF national salary scale.
How to Apply
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Applicants should ensure that all required information and supporting documents are submitted through the application form.
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Médecins Sans Frontières is committed to workforce diversity, gender equality, teamwork and integrity. Women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from minority and indigenous groups are encouraged to apply.
MSF maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.