Deputy Nursing Science Referent

The Deputy Nursing Science Referent provides strategic and operational support for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Nursing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes across MSF Academy for Healthcare projects. This role includes leading neonatal nursing content development and supporting programme implementation and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic development, rollout, and quality assurance of all nursing CPD programmes
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of neonatal and paediatric nursing content
• Contribute to the design, revision, and harmonisation of curricula, learning materials, and assessment tools
• Ensure curricula reflect field realities, updated clinical guidelines, and MSF operational priorities
• Organise and support needs-based curriculum reviews, integrating feedback from projects and evaluations
• Adapt and contextualise learning resources (including digital and e-learning formats)
• Ensure quality assurance and intersectional validation of all nursing curricula
• Document curriculum evolution and contribute to knowledge capitalisation and best practices
• Support project teams in conducting comprehensive learning needs assessments
• Contribute to defining and adapting training strategies aligned with operational contexts and Operations Directorate (OD) nursing advisors
• Provide technical support for programme planning, preparation, and implementation
• Support or facilitate Training of Clinical Mentors and Clinical Facilitators, strengthening field capacity
• Contribute to discussions on programme validation and accreditation, ensuring compliance with MSF Academy standards
• Support the design and follow-up of post-training strategies to sustain impact
• Collaborate closely with pedagogical referents and project managers to ensure coherent implementation and monitoring
• Monitor programme implementation across countries using programme frameworks and indicators
• Analyse project data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement
• Provide structured feedback to projects and stakeholders to strengthen programme quality
• Participate in programme evaluations, including learner competency assessments, satisfaction surveys, impact on clinical practice and health facility performance
• Support follow-up on recommendations from field visits, ensuring continuity and alignment
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of Clinical Mentors and Pedagogical Managers
• Contribute to briefing, induction, and onboarding of staff
• Provide guidance on clinical practice support and professional development pathways
• Support capacity building of field teams to ensure sustainable programme delivery
• Act as technical lead for Neonatal Nursing Care within MSF Academy
• Ensure alignment and coordination across programmes, projects, and stakeholders
• Represent nursing technical perspectives in internal discussions and decision-making processes
• Ensure continuity of leadership in the absence of the Nursing Science Referent

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing sciences with a specialization in paediatric and/or neonatal nursing care
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in paediatric and/or neonatal nursing
• Minimum 2 years of international experience with MSF in different contexts, including one experience in a leadership position
• Demonstrated experience in hands-on clinical mentorship and/or preceptorship is mandatory
• Experience in learning and development, including curriculum design, training facilitation, or teaching is an asset
• Experience in programme or project management is an asset
• Experience with the MSF Academy, or in a managerial role within projects where the MSF Academy was actively involved is a strong asset
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills
• Strong organisational abilities with a solution-oriented mindset
• Highly pragmatic and adaptable in complex environments
• Strong team player, able to collaborate effectively and interact with different stakeholders at all levels
• Empathic, interpersonal understanding and respect
• Cross-cultural awareness
• Proficient in both English and French, with strong written communication skills in one of the two languages
• Knowledge of Arabic is considered an asset

Skills

• Paediatric Nursing
• Neonatal Nursing
• Clinical Mentorship
• Preceptorship
• International Nursing Experience
• Curriculum Design
• Training Facilitation
• Teaching
• Programme Management
• Project Management
• Nursing Continuous Professional Development
• Content Development
• Quality Assurance
• Leadership in Nursing
• Cultural Awareness
• English Language Proficiency
• French Proficiency

Languages

English, French