Nurse

Job Summary

Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse to join our field team in Adjumani, Uganda. This is a unique opportunity to provide essential medical care to refugees and displaced populations in a humanitarian setting. You will work in a dynamic, multicultural environment, delivering high-quality nursing services, supporting health campaigns, and ensuring meticulous patient records. If you are resilient, adaptable, and committed to making a tangible difference in underserved communities, this role offers profound professional and personal fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, including assessment, diagnosis support, treatment administration, and follow-up care, adhering to MSF clinical protocols and standards.
• Support mass vaccination campaigns, nutrition screening, and community health outreach programs targeting vulnerable populations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, documenting medical histories, treatments, and outcomes in both paper and digital systems.
• Collaborate with doctors, midwives, and community health workers to ensure coordinated care and referral pathways for complex cases.
• Educate patients and families on disease prevention, hygiene practices, and treatment adherence, particularly for communicable diseases and chronic conditions.
• Assist in the management of medical supplies, ensuring stock levels are adequate and medications are stored safely.
• Participate in daily briefings, case reviews, and reporting to the medical team leader, flagging any public health concerns or gaps in care.
• Uphold infection prevention and control measures, minimizing nosocomial infections and ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Adapt quickly to changing field conditions, including emergency surges or new disease outbreaks, and support mobile clinic activities as needed.

Role Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized institution. A current nursing license with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council is mandatory.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a hospital or primary care setting. Experience in humanitarian or rural settings is a strong advantage.
• Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Additional training in tropical medicine or infectious diseases is a plus.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and in resource-limited environments, with strong problem-solving skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in local languages such as Madi, Acholi, or Swahili is highly desirable for effective communication with the refugee community.
• Willingness to live and work in a field location with limited amenities, and to adhere to MSF security and safety protocols.

Skills Inventory

• Essential: Clinical nursing assessment and patient triage; medication administration and dosage calculation; patient record management; infection prevention and control; emergency response and first aid; effective communication and teamwork.
• Preferred: Experience with disease surveillance and outbreak response; familiarity with electronic medical records; community health education; ability to train and supervise auxiliary staff; basic data entry and reporting skills.
• Personal attributes: Empathy, resilience, flexibility, cultural humility, and a strong commitment to MSF's humanitarian principles.

Salary & Compensation Estimation

The monthly salary for this NGO position is UGX 3,500,000, which is competitive within the Ugandan humanitarian sector. In addition, Doctors Without Borders typically provides benefits such as accommodation, hazard pay, comprehensive health insurance, and opportunities for professional development. The total annual compensation package, including allowances, is estimated between UGX 42,000,000 and UGX 50,000,000, depending on experience and additional certifications.