Referral Nurse Job

Referral Nurse Vacancy – MSF WaCA Kano Project

Médecins Sans Frontières West and Central Africa (MSF WaCA) is recruiting for the position of:

REFERRAL NURSE
Location: Kano, Nigeria
Contract: Fixed-term to Open-ended
Working Hours: As per Nigerian Labour Law
Opening Date: 23rd May 2025
Closing Date: 31st May 2025, 6:00 PM

About MSF WaCA

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a non-profit, international humanitarian organization committed to delivering medical care to populations in crisis—without discrimination of any kind.

Main Purpose of the Role

To manage and follow up on severe malnutrition and NOMA cases requiring referral to higher-level facilities, following MSF protocols.

Responsibilities

Referral Coordination
📌 Ensure timely and smooth transfers for patients needing specialized care
📌 Coordinate logistics – documents, appointments, and safe transport
📌 Maintain clear communication and follow-up with referral patients
📌 Document referral details – dates, feedback, and follow-up outcomes

Collaboration & Advocacy
🤝 Advocate for patient care at referral facilities
🤝 Liaise with AKTH & MSF Sokoto for bed spaces and admissions
🤝 Coordinate with social welfare units for billing and discharge
🤝 Work closely with MSF team and referral facility staff

Clinical & Logistical Support
🚑 Prepare the ambulance emergency kit and oxygen supply
🍼 Organize therapeutic milk to prevent further malnutrition
🩺 Perform basic pediatric resuscitation if needed
📋 Maintain daily ambulance inventory checklist
💊 Collect and distribute medications and medical items
🧪 Facilitate lab/X-ray requests and retrieve results

Monitoring & Reporting
📊 Compile weekly, monthly, and quarterly referral reports
📊 Track and report bottlenecks with suggested improvements
📊 Ensure compliance with Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) protocols

Flexibility & Deployment
🔁 Be open to redeployment across different units as required
🔄 Follow-up on NOMA referrals to Sokoto until discharge
🚐 Collect and account for patient transport & per diem expenses

Requirements

Education
🎓 Nursing Degree or Diploma with nutrition training
⛑ Basic Life Support (BLS) training is an added advantage

Experience
🗂 Minimum 2 years’ experience required
✅ NGO experience (MSF or others) is desirable

Languages
🗣 Fluent in English (Reading & Writing)
🗣 Hausa language skills are desirable

Skills & Competencies
💻 Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, Internet
✔ Results and Quality Orientation
✔ Behavioral Flexibility
✔ Teamwork and Cooperation
✔ Stress Management
✔ Commitment to humanitarian principles

Remuneration

💰 As per MSF WaCA salary scale (Level 5) in Nigeria

How to Apply

Step 1: Fill the application form and upload your documents:
Apply Here – Google Form

Step 2: Upload the following documents:
📄 CV
📄 Cover Letter
📄 Nursing Qualifications
📄 Nursing License
📄 Work Certificates

Deadline: ⏰ 31st May 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Note: Late or non-compliant applications will not be considered.

Important Notes

⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and interview
♀️ Female candidates and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
❌ MSF does not tolerate favoritism or monetary transactions in recruitment
⚖️ All illicit practices will be pursued through legal means

MSF is an equal opportunity employer.
No discrimination based on gender, religion, ethnicity, disability, or origin.

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REFERRAL NURSE POSITION AT MSF WACA