CAREER POSITION FOR NURSE BACKUP POOL
JOB VACANCY: NURSE BACKUP POOL
Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland
Project: Zamfara Secondary Health Care Project
Location: Talata Mafara, Zamfara State
Employment Type: Contract
Remuneration: Competitive
Application Deadline: September 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM
About Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is an international, independent, non-governmental humanitarian medical organization. MSF delivers emergency aid to populations affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. Operating in Nigeria since February 1996, MSF continues to deliver critical medical assistance to vulnerable communities across the country.
Position Overview
MSF Holland is seeking qualified and dedicated nursing professionals to join its Nurse Backup Pool for the Zamfara Secondary Health Care Project.
The primary objective of this role is to deliver high-quality nursing care, treatment, and follow-up for patients in alignment with medical protocols, doctors’ prescriptions, and universal safety standards. The ideal candidate will help maintain the continuity and excellence of healthcare services provided to target populations.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care: Provide comprehensive nursing care and clinical treatments in accordance with medical standards and prescriptions.
Clinical Monitoring: Continuously evaluate patient conditions and track healthcare outcomes based on individual patient needs.
Protocol Adherence: Rigorously enforce universal hygiene standards, infection prevention controls, and established medical protocols.
Continuity of Care: Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to preserve service quality and operational continuity.
Compliance: Perform all duties in strict compliance with MSF policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.
Qualifications & Application Requirements
Interested candidates must prepare and submit the following document package:
Cover Letter (detailing suitability for the role)
Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Photocopies of relevant professional credentials/licensures
Daytime contact phone number
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted via email or through the official application portal:
Email Submission: Send your required documents to zamfara-jobs@oca.msf.org
Email Subject Line: NURSE
Online Portal: Complete the MSF Nurse Backup Pool Online Application Form.
Important Note: Applicants must submit only one application via either email or the portal. Submitting multiple applications will lead to immediate disqualification. Late submissions past 5:00 PM on September 25, 2026, will not be processed.
