Job ID
42901
Job Title
Nursing Team Supervisor
To work for
Médecins Sans Frontières - Spain
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Medicine/Nursing
Job Type
Full time
Responsibilities
Supervision & Coordination
• Supervise and provide technical support to nursing teams in all supported departments: maternity, neonatal care, OT, and sterilization.
• Act as the primary focal point for nursing-related issues across the hospital, supporting nurses in identifying, reporting, and resolving challenges in collaboration with relevant supervisors and medical staff.
• Collaborate closely with the DOH Nurse Supervisor (if applicable) to ensure aligned practices and smooth co-management.
• Maintain open and regular communication with the IPC, midwifery, pharmacy, and medical supervisors to ensure cohesive planning and implementation of care activities.
• Organize regular meetings with nursing staff to address challenges, communicate updates, and reinforce MSF protocols. Referral & Interdepartmental Collaboration
• Ensure good collaboration and referral mechanisms between the MSF-supported services and other hospital departments, including the ER (not directly supported) and wards.
• Facilitate timely and appropriate referrals for maternal, neonatal, and malnutrition cases when necessary, liaising with medical and nutrition focal points.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with the DOH and external referral facilities, ensuring continuity of care and accurate documentation.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
• Promote collaborative workflows between nursing teams and other departments, especially IPC, midwifery, pharmacy, and medical services, to enhance quality of care and patient safety.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions to ensure integrated patient management and timely problem-solving.
• Coordinate with the DOH supervisors across departments to align on procedures, documentation standards, and patient care priorities.
Support for Emergency Preparedness & MCI
• Participate in MCI planning and simulation activities and act as the nursing focal point during MCIs.
• Ensure nursing staff are trained and understand their roles during mass casualty incidents.
IPC and Quality of Care
• Support the IPC Supervisor in promoting infection prevention and control measures, especially in maternity, OT, neonatal, and sterilization areas.
• Monitor nursing practices and hygiene standards to ensure compliance with IPC protocols.
Capacity Building & HR
• Identify training needs and support the planning and facilitation of on-the-job training and mentorship for the nursing team.
• Contribute to performance evaluations and follow-up of nursing staff in collaboration with HR and PMR.
• Support orientation and onboarding for newly recruited nurses.
Reporting & Monitoring
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of nursing activities and challenges to the Deputy Project Medical Referent (dep PMR) and PMR.
• Monitor staffing levels, supply needs, and nursing workload, flagging concerns to the management team.
• Supervise and provide technical support to nursing teams in all supported departments: maternity, neonatal care, OT, and sterilization.
• Act as the primary focal point for nursing-related issues across the hospital, supporting nurses in identifying, reporting, and resolving challenges in collaboration with relevant supervisors and medical staff.
• Collaborate closely with the DOH Nurse Supervisor (if applicable) to ensure aligned practices and smooth co-management.
• Maintain open and regular communication with the IPC, midwifery, pharmacy, and medical supervisors to ensure cohesive planning and implementation of care activities.
• Organize regular meetings with nursing staff to address challenges, communicate updates, and reinforce MSF protocols. Referral & Interdepartmental Collaboration
• Ensure good collaboration and referral mechanisms between the MSF-supported services and other hospital departments, including the ER (not directly supported) and wards.
• Facilitate timely and appropriate referrals for maternal, neonatal, and malnutrition cases when necessary, liaising with medical and nutrition focal points.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with the DOH and external referral facilities, ensuring continuity of care and accurate documentation.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
• Promote collaborative workflows between nursing teams and other departments, especially IPC, midwifery, pharmacy, and medical services, to enhance quality of care and patient safety.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions to ensure integrated patient management and timely problem-solving.
• Coordinate with the DOH supervisors across departments to align on procedures, documentation standards, and patient care priorities.
Support for Emergency Preparedness & MCI
• Participate in MCI planning and simulation activities and act as the nursing focal point during MCIs.
• Ensure nursing staff are trained and understand their roles during mass casualty incidents.
IPC and Quality of Care
• Support the IPC Supervisor in promoting infection prevention and control measures, especially in maternity, OT, neonatal, and sterilization areas.
• Monitor nursing practices and hygiene standards to ensure compliance with IPC protocols.
Capacity Building & HR
• Identify training needs and support the planning and facilitation of on-the-job training and mentorship for the nursing team.
• Contribute to performance evaluations and follow-up of nursing staff in collaboration with HR and PMR.
• Support orientation and onboarding for newly recruited nurses.
Reporting & Monitoring
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of nursing activities and challenges to the Deputy Project Medical Referent (dep PMR) and PMR.
• Monitor staffing levels, supply needs, and nursing workload, flagging concerns to the management team.
Qualifications
Education:Specialty (nurse or anesthetist) diploma essential.
Experience:
Essential 2 years of previous experience in the same position.
Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.
Languages:Arabic and English languages are essential.
Others: Computer literacy, (words, excel, PowerPoint, outlook) is mandatory.
Experience:
Essential 2 years of previous experience in the same position.
Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.
Languages:Arabic and English languages are essential.
Others: Computer literacy, (words, excel, PowerPoint, outlook) is mandatory.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Place of work:
•Daraa - Nawa Hospital: The 1st position will be temporarily based in Damascus and shifted to Daraa/Nawa Hospital in the coming period.
•Northwest Syria “NWS”: The 2nd position will be based in Idlib – Atimah catchment area with several visits around 50% to Homs Governorate.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you recognize yourself in this profile, we welcome you to send your CV and education certificate through this link:
https://forms.gle/Z8B3h1K2wf8E9n1r7
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their email address.
Closing date: Wednesday 14th May 2025 until 04:30 p.m.
Please note that due to the urgency to fill this position, you are encouraged to apply immediately as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position before the advertisement’s closing date if we receive a sufficient number of candidates or a suitable candidate/s is identified.
Important notes:
- Only CVs in English will be considered. CVs in Arabic or any other language will not be accepted.
- Incomplete applications (no cv attached, no professional certificate attached) and sharing false information will lead to automatic disqualification.
- MSF is committed to promoting diversity and gender balance within its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. MSF has a zero-tolerance on conduct that is incompatible with its vision, principles, and objectives, including any demands for money, or favouritism during the recruitment process, and such actions may be pursued through the judicial system.
•Daraa - Nawa Hospital: The 1st position will be temporarily based in Damascus and shifted to Daraa/Nawa Hospital in the coming period.
•Northwest Syria “NWS”: The 2nd position will be based in Idlib – Atimah catchment area with several visits around 50% to Homs Governorate.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you recognize yourself in this profile, we welcome you to send your CV and education certificate through this link:
https://forms.gle/Z8B3h1K2wf8E9n1r7
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their email address.
Closing date: Wednesday 14th May 2025 until 04:30 p.m.
Please note that due to the urgency to fill this position, you are encouraged to apply immediately as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position before the advertisement’s closing date if we receive a sufficient number of candidates or a suitable candidate/s is identified.
Important notes:
- Only CVs in English will be considered. CVs in Arabic or any other language will not be accepted.
- Incomplete applications (no cv attached, no professional certificate attached) and sharing false information will lead to automatic disqualification.
- MSF is committed to promoting diversity and gender balance within its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. MSF has a zero-tolerance on conduct that is incompatible with its vision, principles, and objectives, including any demands for money, or favouritism during the recruitment process, and such actions may be pursued through the judicial system.
Salary and Benefits
As per MSF salary scale
About us
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.
Required employees number
2
Posted On
May 07, 2025
Expiry Date
Jun 06, 2025
CV Language
English
