Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, international organisation. The organisation is made up mainly of doctors and health sector workers and is also open to all other professions which might help in achieving its aims.

Médecins Sans Frontières provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political convictions. www.msf.org

The following vacancy is open to RESIDENTS IN NIGERIA

1. Location: Maiduguri, Borno.

Contract Period: Definite (Renewable)

Main Purpose

Providing nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment. Always respecting medical secrets and confidentiality.
• Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures. Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
• Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the medical team so they can receive the necessary treatment. Knowing and is aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit
• Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort. For ER and OPD nurse, ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary
• Sending material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization
• Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency or deterioration
• Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), ensuring an appropriate written/oral handover, and reporting any problematic situations and cases that may arise. Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed.
• Participating in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (quality and its functioning, storage conditions, follow-up of expired drugs inventories, stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover ensuring no material is taken out of nursing area/wards without prior authorisation, etc.)
• Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
• Supervising and training nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staff under his/her supervision, ensuring teamwork and adherence to all appropriate protocols and procedures

MSF Context Specific Accountabilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to neonates in line with doctors’ prescriptions and MSF and MOH neonatal protocols and guidelines.
• Monitor, assess and document babies’ conditions, reporting changes promptly.
• Carry out all treatments, feeds, medication administration and infection prevention steps diligently
• Strictly adhere to universal hygiene standards, aseptic techniques and NICU-specific infection prevention measures.
• Promote biohazard prevention and ensure clean, safe working conditions always.
• Educate and support mothers and families on feeding, kangaroo care and neonatal hygiene.
• Assist families in understanding their baby’s condition and treatment plan.
• Recognize neonatal emergencies and deterioration early; provide immediate nursing interventions and inform the doctor immediately.
• Ensure readiness for resuscitation and emergency procedures as per NICU protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient files, nursing notes, growth chart, vital sign, medication records and NICU admission registers.
• Ensure clear written and verbal handovers between shifts for continuity of care.
• Monitor the NICU pharmacy stock; update daily consumption, check expiry dates and storage conditions.
• Safe handling, cleaning and disinfection of NICU biomed and report faults to supervisors promptly.
• Promote good teamwork and adherence to NICU care standards among support staff.
• Demonstrate MSF’s humanitarian principles in daily work with patients and colleagues
• Ensure strict punctuality and respect for duty shift times to maintain smooth NICU operations and handovers.

Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education Essential
• Recognized Nurse degree/Diploma
• Desirable: Bachelor’s in science of nursing
• A valid practising license
• Experience Desirable: At least 2 years hands-on experience with MSF or a similar INGO/NGO in Nigeria Demonstrate experience in supervising and training others in a team setting.
• Languages   English Language essential
• Other local languages considered an asset

How To Apply

MSF is an equal opportunity employer, both men and women are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit their application, including cover letter, resume and copy of relevant certificates and NYSC certificate/Exemption Letters using the link below:

Click Here To Apply

Dead Line: 27^th July 2025

Please note only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interview; MSF Belgium takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application.

Important:

• Dual Employment is considered gross misconduct and hence not acceptable.
• Applications should be sent through the indicated channel else application will not be entertained.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps.
• MSF reserves the right to cancel any step or whole of the recruitment process at any stage.