Nursing Team Supervisor (10 Positions)

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Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Belgium

Location: Kebbi State, Nigeria (ITFC/ATFC Project)

Contract Type: Full-time (Internal)

The Impact of This Role

In the heart of humanitarian response, the quality of clinical care often hinges on the strength of its leadership. As a Nursing Team Supervisor, you will be the bridge between high-level medical strategy and life-saving bedside care. By leading a dedicated team in Kebbi State, you ensure that vulnerable populations—especially malnourished children—receive treatment that meets international humanitarian standards. Your role is vital in fostering a resilient healthcare environment where every patient is treated with dignity and every staff member is empowered to excel.

Job Summary

The Nursing Team Supervisor is responsible for the direct oversight, coordination, and evaluation of nursing activities within MSF-supported facilities. You will lead a team of nurses and nutrition assistants to provide seamless healthcare delivery, ensuring clinical protocols are followed precisely while optimizing resources to improve patient outcomes in both emergency and stabilized settings.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties

  • Clinical Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise and support the nursing team to ensure all patient care—from triage to stabilization—is performed with clinical accuracy and empathy.
  • Operational Management: Organize department workflows, including staff scheduling, shift handovers, and leave management, to guarantee 24/7 coverage.
  • Pharmacy & Supply Oversight: Manage decentralized pharmacy stocks and medical equipment, ensuring proper inventory tracking and preventing the shortage of essential medicines.
  • Capacity Building: Identify skill gaps and provide hands-on coaching and bedside training for nursing and nutrition staff to elevate the standard of care.
  • Quality & Safety Assurance: Enforce strict hygiene, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), and medical protocols to safeguard patients and staff.
  • Data Management: Oversee the collection and analysis of medical data (patient files, statistics, and exit papers) to provide accurate reports for project decision-making.

Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements

  • Education: Recognized Degree or Diploma in Nursing. Specialized training in Midwifery or Anaesthesia is a plus.
  • Licensing: Must possess a currently valid practicing certificate from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional nursing experience. Experience within an MSF project or another international medical NGO is highly desirable.
  • Languages: Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required. Fluency in local languages (Hausa/Kanuri) is highly advantageous.
  • Mindset: Deep commitment to humanitarian principles, flexibility to be deployed for emergencies, and the ability to lead diverse teams under pressure.

Why Join MSF?

About the Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a global, independent movement providing medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, and disasters. We operate on the front lines, delivering care based solely on need. In Kebbi, our teams work tirelessly to bridge healthcare gaps, focusing on life-saving nutrition and maternal health. Benefits: We offer competitive salary expectations according to the MSF salary grid, a dynamic multicultural working environment, and the opportunity to grow your career within a world-renowned humanitarian organization.

Application Instructions

Deadline: Friday, 9th January 2026

Interested internal candidates should submit a Cover Letter, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of all relevant certificates/licenses.

  • Email Submission: Send to [email protected]
  • Physical Submission: Drop your application in the CV BOX at:
    • Badariya area, opposite Mopol Quarters, Kebbi State.
    • Malyama ITFC Site.
  • Subject Line: “Application for Nursing Team Supervisor – [Your Name]”

MSF is an equal opportunity employer; women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.