Outpatient Department Nurse

JOB VACANCY

MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES FRANCE

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a non-profit, independent international humanitarian organization committed to delivering medical aid to populations facing crises, with a steadfast commitment to impartiality and without regard to race, religion, creed, or political affiliation. In Malawi, MSF collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health and the local community, particularly in the Cervical Cancer project in the Blantyre and Chiradzulu districts, as well as the CBO Project in Zalewa and Dedza District.

MSFF is looking for its Blantyre Office: OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT NURSE – 1 POSITION

Workplace             : Blantyre

Type of contract : 1-year Fixed term with possibility of extension

Start date              : April 2026

Main Purpose 

Providing nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.

Main Responsibilities

• Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, biohazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times.
• Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures. Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
• Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the medical team so they can receive the necessary treatment. Knowing and is aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit
• Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort. For ER and OPD nurse, ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary
• Sending material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization
• Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration
• Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), ensuring an appropriate written/oral handover, and reporting any problematic situations and cases that may arise. Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed.
• Participating in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (quality and its functioning, storage conditions, follow-up of expired drugs inventories, stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover ensuring no material is taken out of nursing area/wards without prior authorisation, etc.)
• Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.

Specific Accountabilities

• Check the emergency box daily.
• Assist and help the doctor by translating when needed.
• Accurately register and document biopsy samples.
• Attend departmental and hospital meetings.
• Perform PHQ-4 for all initial patients to identify mental health disorders and refer to counseling if needed.
• Attend and prepare the MDT list with the supervisor.
• Attend biweekly pharmacy and logistic inventory.
• Ensure the biomedical equipment is functioning well and properly followed up.
• Enter accurate patient information into the EMR (Electronic Medical Record).
• Properly document external lab investigations and collect results on time.
• Ensure patients follow the proper pathway.
• Administer medication according to the doctor’s prescription.
• Perform point-of-care (POC) tests for patients according to their visit.
• Make reminder calls for initial patients.
• Assist the doctor with LEEP and other procedures.

Requirements

How to apply

Applicants meeting the requirements are encouraged to send their Cover Letter, Updated CV, ID Copy, and relevant certificates, in Pdf or word format, to the Human Resources Manager at Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) France through email to  msff-blantyre-recruitment@paris.msf.org. Please use the subject line “Outpatient Department Nurse, Your Full Name,” and ensure that each file is appropriately labelled, such as “CV – (Name)”. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Indicate only the Position and Your Full Name as the Subject Line of the email.

The closing date for receiving applications is Sunday, 22 March 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without any form of discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground.

 Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

 MSF is committed to applying Safe Recruitment principles, ensuring transparent, fair, and respectful recruitment processes that protect candidates, the organization, and its beneficiaries. 

MSF does not charge any application/recruitment or training fees: if ever you are requested to pay any amount to process your application or access employment with MSF, do not pay and please inform the MSF administration on email: msff-lilongwe-recruitment@paris.msf.org as soon as possible.

 N.B.: This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position. It is not exhaustive.