NURSE in Doctors Without Borders

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF – Doctors Without Borders) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural or man-made disasters to populations in danger in more than 70 countries.

Duration: 2 months

Workplace:

This is a mobile position based in Kyiv coordination office and to travel to different locations.

Main purpose: 

The Outreach Nurse provides mobile, community-based nursing support in community and to residents of high-rise and multi-storey residential buildings in Kyiv. The role focuses on supporting vulnerable populations, and connecting
residents to health, protection and social supports.
The nurse works as part of a multi-disciplinary emergency response team in coordination with government services and humanitarian partners.

Context Specific Accountabilities

• Conduct rapid patient assessments in outreach settings, prioritizing acute or emergency cases; refer and escalate urgent medical or protection concerns to appropriate services
• Conduct rapid health outreach in high-rise and multi-storey residential buildings in Kyiv.
• Identify and support vulnerable residents (older adults, people with disabilities, residents with limited autonomy, families with children, IDPs)
• Connect residents to primary care, mental health services, social services, protection support, and emergency resources
• Perform basic health assessments related to cold exposure, mobility risks, respiratory conditions, chronic disease exacerbation.
• Identify signs of hypothermia, frostbite, dehydration, infection, and other winter-related health risks and refer to medical facilities when necessary.
• Provide basic nursing care within scope of practice (vital signs, wound care, health education)
• Identify and support survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), referring them for medical or psychosocial care as needed
• Educate residents on winter safety, safe heating, fall prevention, and emergency preparedness
• Support distribution of winterization and emergency relief items
• Maintain records of assessments, interventions, referrals, and supplies distributed.
• Contribute to regular reporting, including weekly Situation Reports (SitReps), documenting identified medical needs, referrals, and outcomes.

Education

• Essential recognized nurse degree/diploma

Experience

• Desirable 2- 3 years of previous experience in outreac/outpatient settings. Previous experience in other NGO’s
• Experience working with Geriatrics is an asset

Languages              

• Essential English and Ukrainian

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation L1
• Teamwork and Cooperation L1
• Behavioural Flexibility L1
• Commitment to MSF Principles L1
• Stress Management L2
• Ability to work independently without (direct) medical supervision
• Physical fitness to carry medical backpack over several floors of high-rise buildings, willingness to work under difficult conditions.
• Flexibility and quick adaptation, openness to changes in activity
• High level of proactivity and autonomy

Monthly gross salary 50 000 UAH.

The interested candidates should submit their application in English before 08.02.2026 (No cover letter, just a CV)  Subject: NURSE

Start of contract: Asap

Please note that Medecins Sans Frontieres reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.