Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - Nurse Aide

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization 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. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Job Title: Nurse Aide

Direct Reports: Nursing Team Supervisor

Location: Kibondo – Nduta Refugee Camp, Tanzania

Contract duration: 2 months, can be extended due to operation needs.

Important: The successful candidate must be available to report for duty as soon as possible, as this position needs to be filled urgently.

MAIN PURPOSE

Assisting in the nursing activities with hospitalised patients, according to nurses and doctors' prescription, universal hygiene standards and MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assisting the nurse in organizing and providing care and treatments to patients, respecting at all times, the rules of hygiene, safety, comfort, dignity, medical secret and patient confidentiality. Giving response to nurse’s requirements in case of an emergency.
• Participating in the surveillance and monitoring of the patient and reporting to the nurse any relevant information. Compensating patients’ possible lack of autonomy by assisting and helping them in feeding, personal hygiene, movements and general comfort.
• Participating in the monitoring of nursing activities (correctly fill in patient files, etc.) and ensuring a relevant transfer of information between duty teams. Reporting any problem arising in the care unit, especially the loss, robbery or damage of equipment or medicines.
• Ensuring cleanliness of his/her working environment (including facilities, material, linen, equipment, and carrying out the sorting and disposal of waste).
• Working together with the nurses, cleaners and care-takers.
• Participating actively in the hospital platform (meetings, committee,.), trainings and in the basic health education sessions.
• Participating in any other related activities as requested by the line manager.
• Performing minor maintenance and cleaning of the biomedical equipment following user manual and protocols. Alerting the supervisor in case of malfunctioning of any device.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Desirable: Diploma in Nurse.
• Essential: Must have Valid TNMC Registration.

Experience:

• Essential working experience of at least two years in midwife activities related jobs.

Languages:

• Mission language (English) and local language essential (Swahili).

This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission.

Women, or any person feeling like being part of a minority is encouraged to apply. MSF is dedicated to fostering a safe work environment with zero tolerance for any form of abuse.

Application Process

All interested candidates shall submit their motivation letter, CV and copy of relevant professional certificates not later than Monday, 09th February 2026 at 10:00 AM. Please quote the job title on the email subject “NURSE AIDE”.

Please send your application to the email address MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org.

The applications can also be submitted at MSF office in Nduta Refugees Camp, Kibondo District or MSF Guest House Kibondo or at MSF office situated in Liwale, Lindi.

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

If you receive no contact within 6 weeks, you can consider that you have not been pre-selected.

Data Protection

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially. Only people part of the recruitment process have access to your data. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances. If you have any questions or requests, you can contact msfch-tanzania-hrmanager@geneva.msf.org.

Inclusivity and Diversity

At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together for the social mission of MSF to create better outcomes for the patients and the communities we work with. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.

Please note that applying to MSF is free of charge; MSF does not charge applicants to consider their application.