MSF-Holland Seeks Nutrition Nurse Implementer for Global Humanitarian Nutrition Programs | Apply by 21 June 2026

Healthcare professionals with expertise in nutrition, paediatric care, and humanitarian health have an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading medical humanitarian organizations. MSF-Holland is currently recruiting a Nutrition Nurse Implementer to provide technical leadership and operational support across nutrition programs in multiple countries.

This temporary 18-month position offers a unique chance to strengthen nutrition services, mentor healthcare teams, and improve the quality of care for vulnerable populations living in low-resource settings. Applications close on 21 June 2026.

About the Nutrition Nurse Implementer Role

The Nutrition Nurse Implementer will play a critical role in supporting nutrition-related healthcare interventions across MSF projects. Working closely with medical coordinators, nursing advisors, nutrition specialists, and field teams, the successful candidate will help ensure that nutrition programs meet international standards and deliver quality care.

The role combines both field-based and remote support, with approximately 70% of the work focused on project-based assignments in countries of operation and 30% dedicated to remote technical assistance.

The selected professional will spend a significant amount of time supporting healthcare teams directly in the field while contributing to strategic planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

The Nutrition Nurse Implementer will provide strategic, technical, and operational support across nutrition programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing context-specific nutrition strategies for different target populations.
• Supporting inpatient therapeutic feeding centers and ambulatory nutrition programs.
• Strengthening multidisciplinary approaches to nutrition care.
• Collaborating with public health, nursing, and medical teams.
• Supporting the integration of nutrition interventions with vaccination, maternal health, tuberculosis screening, malaria prevention, and infant feeding initiatives.
• Providing technical guidance during field visits.
• Supporting medical advocacy efforts through specialized expertise.

The role also involves analyzing program data, identifying challenges, and helping teams implement practical solutions that improve patient outcomes.

Ensuring Compliance with Nutrition and Nursing Protocols

A major focus of the position is ensuring adherence to MSF and national nutrition protocols.

The successful candidate will support healthcare teams in implementing best practices related to:

• Inpatient and outpatient nutrition care.
• Hospital food service management.
• Nutritional support for pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls.
• Management of dehydration and intravenous therapies.
• Hypoglycaemia and hypothermia management.
• Wound care for malnourished patients.
• Nasogastric tube feeding and enteral nutrition.
• Documentation and patient monitoring systems.
• Preparation of patients for discharge.

By ensuring consistent protocol implementation, the Nutrition Nurse Implementer will help improve safety and quality standards across nutrition programs.

Strengthening Quality of Care

The position is designed to improve nursing and nutrition outcomes through quality improvement initiatives.

Areas of focus include:

• Monitoring nutrition quality indicators.
• Improving patient identification systems.
• Strengthening vital sign monitoring practices.
• Enhancing pain management protocols.
• Reducing infection risks through improved infection prevention and control measures.
• Improving communication between nursing and medical teams.
• Supporting monitoring of weight gain, treatment outcomes, and patient retention.

These efforts contribute to more effective and patient-centered nutrition services.

Capacity Building and Staff Development

Training and mentorship form a significant component of the role.

The Nutrition Nurse Implementer will:

• Deliver training sessions for nurses and healthcare workers.
• Support the rollout of Training of Trainers (ToT) initiatives.
• Mentor staff working in nutrition facilities.
• Establish Communities of Practice (CoPs) to encourage learning and knowledge sharing.
• Identify staff development needs and provide ongoing support.

Through these activities, the position contributes to sustainable capacity building within healthcare teams.

Who Should Apply?

MSF-Holland is seeking experienced nursing professionals with strong technical expertise in nutrition and paediatric healthcare.

Ideal candidates should possess:

• A Nursing Degree.
• A postgraduate qualification in Paediatrics or Global Health.
• Nutrition qualifications considered an advantage.
• At least five years of nursing experience.
• Minimum three years of experience working in nutrition programs within low-resource settings.
• Experience in paediatric inpatient nursing and primary healthcare.
• Experience delivering training within MSF environments.
• A valid nursing registration or professional license.
• Strong knowledge of public health, nursing, and nutrition programming.
• Fluency in English and French, or English plus another language.

Candidates with extensive humanitarian experience and a passion for improving nutrition outcomes will be particularly well suited for this opportunity.

Employment Details

The role is offered as a temporary 18-month position with an initial one-year employment contract and the possibility of renewal.

Key employment details include:

• Full-time position (40 hours per week).
• International deployment opportunities.
• Combination of field-based and remote work.
• Global contracting possibilities through MSF offices.
• Compensation and benefits determined by country of domicile and local labor regulations.

Why This Opportunity Matters

Malnutrition remains one of the leading contributors to child illness and mortality worldwide. By joining MSF-Holland as a Nutrition Nurse Implementer, healthcare professionals can contribute directly to strengthening nutrition services, improving patient outcomes, and supporting life-saving humanitarian programs.

For experienced nurses seeking an impactful international career, this position offers a rare opportunity to combine clinical expertise, leadership, training, and humanitarian service while making a meaningful difference in vulnerable communities around the world.

Application Deadline: 21 June 2026

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