Please note that this position is open to Ethiopian nationals only.
About the Job
- Type of contract: Full Time
- Location: Afar, Semera City
- Terms of employment: Fixed Term contract
- Starting Monthly Gross Salary/month: 1806.00 USD
- Number of Position: One
- Other Benefits: As per the Organization Policy
The main purpose of the Position
Defining, coordinating, and monitoring all care and nursing related activities in the project and ensuring the daily management of the human resources, according to MSF nursing protocols, standards and procedures, in order to warrant efficiency, quality and continuity of prescribed care.
Accountabilities
- Planning and organizing all nursing related activities (IPD, OPD, maternity, nutrition, etc.) and participating in the definition of annual planning and update of its associated budget in order to efficiently maintain the continuity of the standard quality healthcare. When needed, being responsible for scheduling duty rosters, shifts and on call of nursing staff.
- Coordinating and supervising the implementation of the legal therapeutic protocols, procedures and standards, depending on project objectives (PPTCT, PEP, VCT, IEC, SGBV, MH services, etc.) and providing technical support when needed, to ensure the quality of the nursing care, confidentiality and information traceability, patient surveillance, and the application of the therapeutic and sterilization rules by the health care personnel.
- Supervising the nutritional activities in order to ensure that therapeutic food is provided regularly and that it complies with quality and quantity standards.
- Ensuring all administrative procedures and documents (individual patient card and registration book, discharge paper, transfer paper, etc.) and existing data management tools are used correctly.
- According to MSF protocols and in collaboration with the Pharmacist and Medco, supervising the distribution (according to medical prescriptions) and pharmacy activity, preparing new orders when required, supervising expiration terms and consumption patterns, in order to ensure that pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated and above minimum safety point.
- In coordination with the project, biomedical service supervises the appropriate use of medical devices and anticipating and communicating future needs.
- In close coordination with the Logistics Manager, supervising laboratory outputs related to nursing activities (blood test) to ensure samples are collected correctly and results are provided on time.
- In close coordination with the HR department, planning and supervising the associated processes (recruitment, training, evaluation, development and communication) of the nursing staff of the project in order to improve staff capabilities and ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required. Training nursing staff on PTE.
- Reporting to the line manager on any relevant information linked to nursing activities and participating in monthly reports.
Note: PPTCT = Prevention Parent To Child Transmission; PEP= Post Exposure Prophylaxis; VCT = Voluntary, Counselling; IEC = Information, Education and Communication; SGBV = Sexually Gender Based Violence; MH = Mental Health; PTE = Patient Therapeutic Education.
MSF Section/Context-Specific Accountabilities
The Nursing Activity Manager (Outreach) will mainly focus on Outreach Activities, overseeing and supervising activities in the supported Health Facilities. In case of any outbreak or alert within the catchment area, an important task will be assigned to engage in possible assessments and/or interventions in collaboration with RHB and other medical teams.
- Overseeing and supervising mobile /outreach nutritional activities in outreach supported health facilities in Afar region.
- Supervise, organize, and coordinate outreach activities as per the MOH and MSF nutrition protocols and guidelines.
- Providing technical support to ensure the quality of nursing, IPC standards, and safeguarding principles.
- In charge of referral activities in collaboration with PMC /PMC support, clinical officers, and referral facilities.
- According to MSF protocols and in collaboration with the Pharmacy Manager, supervise pharmaceutical management of outreach activity; including medical orders by respecting the minimum and safety stock, proper utilization and follow up of consumption records.
- Ensure relevant demographic and medical data are properly filled out in the patient chart and registration books.
- In collaboration with RHB staff, ensure that vaccination services are provided to eligible children.
- Focal point of the medical data collection, analysis, the weekly and monthly reporting to the PMC support/PMC to ensure the proper service delivery and monitoring of the program.
- Ensuring and follow up the administrative procedures of outreach team (ensure weekly schedule, annual leave, absences, etc.), evaluate their performance and define and ensure the needs for training of staff to ensure the coverage of the human resources needs and maintain high standards of quality.
- Reporting to the line manager on any relevant information linked to nursing activities.
- Develop weekly and monthly outreach activity plans for outreach nutrition teams and community Volunteers in collaboration with HP team.
- Identify training needs and provide capacity-building for outreach staff.
- Participating in the assessment, response to outbreaks, and management of mobile team to ensure quality of care and adherence to MSF guidelines.
- Coordinate with logistics and supply teams to ensure the logistical needs for outreach activities (transport, supplies, etc.).
About You
Education
- Essential BSc in Nursing
- Desirable Master of Public Health
Experience
- Essential: minimum 3 years of proven working experience in Nursing Management Activities in PHC (Primary Health Care), SHC (Secondary Health Care) and outreach settings.
- Desirable: working experience in MSF or other NGOs in nutrition /CMAM activities.
- Desirable: experience in doing assessment, responding to outbreaks and related natural disasters would be an asset.
Other Requirements
- Essential to be fluent in English. Desirable knowledge of any other local language.
- Essential: high level of Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Internet).
- Essential transversal competencies: Teamwork and Cooperation, Results and Quality Orientation, Behaviour Flexibility, People Management and Development.
Requirement Skill
People management
Teamwork
Leadership
Qualified Female Applicant are highly encouraged to apply
MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender, marital status, race, color, or ethnic and national origins, religion, or belief. The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data.
MSF operates a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, abuse of power, and discrimination. Safe Recruitment procedures apply, including reference checks and verification of professional history. MSF is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Adherence to MSF Behavioural Commitments is required: msf-behavioural-commitments-2018-english.pdf
Deadline: December 24, 2025
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- If you are short-listed, you will be invited to a technical test.
- Only the candidates that will pass the technical test will be called for an interview.
- The Safe Recruitment process includes: reference checks and verification of professional history.
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form via the link below:
Application Form Questionnaire 👉 LINK
After completing the form, send your CV, ID, and valid Professional Licence to [email protected] with the subject line “Nursing Activity Manager Outreach – Afar Project”
