Main accountabilities:

• Knowing, promoting, implementing, and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard 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.
• 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, 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, 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.
• Supervising and training nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners, and other related staff under his/her supervision, ensuring teamwork and adherence to all appropriate protocols and procedures.

Context / Specific accountabilities:

Following are specific accountabilities related to the position of Nurse focusing on diabetes (T1DM) care

Clinical Care and Nursing Practice

• Conduct patient registration, measure and record vital signs, and ensure accurate and timely documentation in patient files and registers
• Perform and interpret rapid diagnostic tests as required, ensuring proper sample collection, documentation, and follow-up of results.
• Support triage by identifying urgent or emergency cases (e.g., hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, severe illness) and fast track their consultation, initiate stabilization procedures, and accompany patients to the referral center when needed to ensure safe transfer and continuity of care.
• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), in line with MSF protocols, clinical guidelines, and ethical standards.
• Conduct follow-up calls and community-based follow-ups for missed appointments, and coordinate with the health promotion and outreach teams for active tracing.
• Perform nursing procedures as prescribed, assist physicians during consultations, insulin administration, and follow-up visits.

Infection Prevention and  Safety

• Ensure strict adherence to universal hygiene standards, infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols, and patient confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure  a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment in accordance with project and facility standards.
• Ensure a correct waste management in the clinic

Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely documentation of patient care, and follow-ups in all medical and project records.
• Participate in data collection, monitoring, and reporting of key PHC and diabetes indicators as defined by the project.
• Contribute to audits, case reviews, and continuous quality improvement initiatives through data analysis and feedback sharing.

Teamwork and Capacity Building

• Collaborate actively with the multidisciplinary diabetes care team (doctors, PSEC , psychologists, Social worker and health promoters) to ensure integrated, patient-centered care at the PHC level.
• Participate in on-the-job training, and awareness activities related to T1DM management.
• Uphold ethical and professional standards in all interactions with patients, families, and team members.
• Replace the Nurse (PSEC) if necessary and may be called upon to perform other tasks for the proper functioning of the project.

Last date for application:

• Saturday, 6th of December 2025
• Please note that this vacancy is available for Egyptian nationals only.
• MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.
•  We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. 
• MSF adopts a safeguarding culture and is committed to preventing and addressing any form of abuse, exploitation, and harassment. We expect all staff and representatives to uphold the highest standards of integrity and behaviour.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation costs if applicants are asked for an interview or a test.
• MSF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. 
• All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to MSF Human Resources through the recruitment contact.