Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.
A worldwide movement
MSF was founded in Paris, France in 1971. Its principles are described in the organisation’s founding charter. It is a non-profit, self-governed organisation.
Today, MSF is a worldwide movement of 24 associations, bound together as MSF International, based in Switzerland.
Thousands of health professionals, logistical and administrative staff – most of whom are hired locally – work on programmes in some 70 countries worldwide.
Humanitarian action
MSF’s work is based on humanitarian principles. We are committed to bringing quality medical care to people caught in crisis, regardless of race, religion or political affiliation.
MSF operates independently. We conduct our own evaluations on the ground to determine people’s needs. More than 90 per cent of our overall funding comes from millions of private sources, not governments.
MSF is neutral. We do not take sides in armed conflicts, we provide care on the basis of need, and we push for independent access to victims of conflict as required under international humanitarian law.
Bearing witness and speaking out
MSF medical teams often witness violence and neglect in the course of their work, largely in regions that receive scant international attention.
At times, MSF may speak out publicly in an effort to bring a forgotten crisis to public attention, to alert the public to abuses occurring beyond the headlines, to criticise the inadequacies of the aid system, or to challenge the diversion of humanitarian aid for political interests.
Quality medical care
MSF rejects the idea that poor people deserve third-rate medical care and strives to provide high-quality care to patients. In 1999, when MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the organisation announced the money would go towards raising awareness of and fighting against neglected diseases.
Through the Access Campaign, and in partnership with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, this work has helped lower the price of HIV/AIDS treatment and stimulated research and development for medicines to treat malaria and neglected diseases like sleeping sickness and kala azar.Job Description
Ensure the implementation of all nutritional related activities of the programme and coordinate and manage the team under his/her responsibility according to the MSF protocols in order to improve the nutritional conditions of the target population.
General Accountabilities
Plan and oversee all nutrition-related activities, including staffing, budgeting, and service quality in line with MSF protocols.
Supervise and support nutrition team recruitment, training, and performance in coordination with HR.
Monitor implementation of outpatient nutrition programs, patient progress, referrals, and adherence to medical and nutritional protocols.
Ensure proper use and maintenance of medical equipment and that staff are well trained.
Supervise hygiene and nursing care standards.
Ensure mothers understand their role in their child’s care (feeding, hygiene, etc.).
Work closely with the pharmacy team to manage nutrition stock levels and avoid shortages.
Oversee data collection, compile statistics, and share reports with the team and line manager.
MSF Specific Context Accountabilities
Oversee nutrition care for severe acute malnutrition patients at Noma Children’s Hospital and the In-Patient Therapeutic Feeding Centre (ITFC), ensuring adherence to MSF protocols.
Conduct nutrition assessments upon patient admission and manage their nutritional and health needs throughout treatment.
Participate in daily ward rounds with medical doctors to assess patients and develop management plans.
Ensure proper implementation of treatment plans, including nutrition support, rehydration, and hygiene practices.
Train, supervise, and support the nutrition team, including nursing assistants and kitchen staff, to maintain high-quality care standards.
Ensure adherence to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols and universal precautions by all nutrition team members.
Educate and counsel patients and their families on nutritional issues, ensuring mothers are informed about their roles during hospitalization.
Requirements & Qualifications
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is essential. Diploma in Nutrition is desirable.
Experience: Minimum 2 year experience as Nutrition Nurse.
Languages: English and Hausa language essential
Knowledge: Desirable computer literacy (word, excel)
Competencies: Team work and result oriented, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles Stress Management
