Deputy Nursing Science Referent (m/f/x) – Brussels – MSF Academy for Healthcare

Médecins Sans Frontières - MSF

Staff Closes 09 Jul 2026 1 days left

Overview

Provides strategic and operational support for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Nursing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes. Acts as focal point for Neonatal Nursing Care and assumes leadership in the absence of the Nursing Science Referent.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support the strategic development, rollout, and quality assurance of 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.
  • Organise and support needs-based curriculum reviews.
  • Adapt and contextualise learning resources.
  • Support project teams in conducting comprehensive learning needs assessments.
  • Provide technical support for programme planning, preparation, and implementation.
  • Monitor programme implementation across countries.
  • Analyse project data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement.
  • Participate in programme evaluations.
  • Participate in the recruitment and selection of Clinical Mentors and Pedagogical Managers.
  • Act as technical lead for Neonatal Nursing Care.
Required Experience
  • 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.
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing sciences with a specialization in paediatric and/or neonatal nursing care

Other Details
Languages Required
• Proficient in both English and French, with strong written communication skills in one of the two languages
Languages Preferred
• Knowledge of Arabic is considered an asset
Contract Duration
• Open-ended contract
Work Modality
• On location • Homeworking is possible as per MSF policy
Remuneration
• Salary according to MSF-OCB HQ grid • Meal Vouchers • Hospital Insurance (DKV) • Pension Plan • 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs
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