Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - Spain is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.
JOB CODE:
MT03100
SALARY:
1160 $
Section/Unit:
Medical and Paramedical
Grade Level:
5
Supervisor:
NURSING ACTIVITY MANAGER
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
WHITE NILE
Closing Date:
19 May 2026
Background:
We are seeking a motivated professional who will provide nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.
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. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times. 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 situation 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 authorization, 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 procedure and analysis of medical data regarding patients’ health conditions.
Takes active role in surveillance of alerts in close collaboration with White Nile Surveillance team: diseases with outbreak potential, displacement of population and mass casualty.
Capacity building of CHV and MOH teams on diverse medical topics: clinical topics as relevant, outbreak management, mass casualty planning, triage systems….
Collaborate with PMR and HPCE in implementing medical data flow and ensuring the the quality and pertinence of data.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Essential Bachelor in Science of Nursing.
Essential: Professional nursing practice license from the Sudanese National Council for Medical and Health Professions.
Minimum 2 years of previous experience in INGO’s.
Demonstrable experience in supervising and training others in a team.
Minimum B1 Proficiency level in English and native or near-native proficiency in Arabic.
Competencies: Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application to the Labor Office in White Nile Kosti, in a sealed envelope mentioning (MSF Spain – application for NURSE - WHITE NILE)
Applications must be submitted in English Language including:
Complete CV in English and copies of all certificates Including (Bachelor degree, professional nursing practice license from the Sudanese National Council for Medical and Health Professions certification. experience certificates, relevant training certificates and education certificates, including cover letter).
Sudanese National ID/Passport.
Please note that applications submitted through any other channel incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the specified criteria will not be considered in the recruitment process.
All information provided will be handled with strict confidentiality and for recruitment purposes only.
MSF will never ask candidates for money or services as part of the recruitment process. Any such request should be considered fraudulent We will take immediate action against any fraudulent activity
Test and interview will be carried out in English.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Administrative conditions:
This job profile can be adapted and/or changed according to the evolution of the activities, evolution of the Mission and the program needs.
The general conditions are detailed in the staff regulations, work contract and health policy.
Confidentiality is the basis for a trustful relationship between patient and health staff. It concerns the provision of privacy as well as the handling of individual personal/ medical information according to medical ethics.
Confidentiality is required and demanded at any time, violation of this will result in immediate administrative action!
YOU ARE PART OF MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES:
You are expected to treat all the persons you get involved with (beneficiaries, soldiers, villagers, etc... respectfully without regard of their political or ethnical background. Do not speak about your political opinions and take the time to explain to as many people as possible about MSF mission and about our work in Sudan.
MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF. MSF OCBA is a people-focused humanitarian organization that offers a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. We believe this approach enhances our work and we are committed to equity in employment. We embrace diverse backgrounds of people working together to exhibit their passion in action for the social mission of MSF. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.
