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.Main Purpose
Plan, organize, and evaluate project activities related to the training of nurses, nutritional assistants, and nurse aides, in accordance with the protocols established as standards in the paediatric ward, to strengthen the quality and continuity of care and support the implementation of the action plan
Structuring training activities over annual plan, with topics tailored to the specific context and to the targeted health‑care staff, while providing both theoretical and practical approaches to support knowledge transfer and the effective application of learning.
Based on annual training plan, collaborate closely with medical teams to coordinate medical learning activities that may impact doctors and any others medical teams in the objective to improve quality of care of Ganjuwa hospital and ATFCs
Job Description
Training Needs Assessment:
Conduct regular assessments & learning needs analysis to identify training gaps and skills deficiencies together with the medical team, to define the learning activities to be included in the continuous professional development
In collaboration with the project’s medical team, assesses and prioritises training needs for medical and hospital staff
Prepare and implement medical training:
Design and implement comprehensive annual training programs for all nursing and nursing assistant workers
Tailor training sessions together with experts to address specific needs of the hospital, including infection prevention, medical procedures, and patient management.
Lead and conduct training sessions, workshops, and simulations for medical /paramedical staff using teaching material provided by MSF, applying relevant teaching methodology for adult learners
Responsible for practical training organisation, room, material, participant and attendance list
Use a variety of training methods, including classroom teaching, hands-on practice, and e-learning.
Provide one-on-one mentoring bed-side teaching to staff as needed to reinforce key skills and knowledge.
Ensure that training sessions are interactive, engaging, and supportive of the staff’s learning styles.
Co-facilitates trainings with trainers in the project
Regularly report on training progress, challenges, and outcomes.
Make use of current training validated materials and point out any missing ones for further development with the medical department and L&D
Bedside teaching and clinical mentoring for nurses and nurse assistants is the main activity of this position.
Deliver the facilitations & simulations sessions for the learners
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback surveys, skills assessments, and observation.
Contributes to the development and implementation of a training schedule for both peak and non‑peak periods, ensuring that each session clearly outlines the training topic, duration, planned dates, and the number and names of participants (Cf annual Plan)
Adjust annual training plans based on feedback and ongoing evaluation to ensure continuous improvement
Requirements
Education:
Registered Nurse degree with significant work experience in paediatric
Experience:
Previous experience with MSF or other NGOs, as well as exposure to work in humanitarian settings or low-resource countries, is highly desirable.
Strong mastery of current protocols, with the ability to apply them effectively in the field.
Previous professional experience in training or teaching is preferred, ideally in a clinical or humanitarian context.
Previous experience with MSF or other NGOs, as well as exposure to work in humanitarian settings or low-resource countries, is highly desirable.
Language:
English and Hausa are essential
Knowledge:
Proficiency in computer tools is mandatory (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet). Proficiency in the Tembo MSF learning platform or digital learning is an asset.
Competencies:
Strong interest in training and learning
High level of rigour and professional discipline
Results‑orientation and commitment to quality
Teamwork and collaboration.