Social Worker at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996. A Memorandum of Understanding between Medecins Sans Frontieres and the Federal Government of Nigeria facilitates this. MSF-OCA employees are guided by a Code of Conduct which aims to strengthen and support ethical cultures throughout MSF-OCA, based on the core values that guide our medical humanitarian mission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Social Worker

Location: Sokoto
Employment Type: Indefinite

Summary

• We are looking to fill one (1) Social worker position in our Sokoto Noma & Emergency Response Project.

Main Purpose of the Position

• Carrying out all activities involving social support to individual patients/survivors and linking them with other relevant support services and communities at large, according to MSF principles and guidelines. 
• Enhancing the target population’s social condition to have an impact on health-related outcomes.

General Accountabilities

• Conducting social assessments, identifying the social support needs of patients/survivors, including legal, protection, shelter/housing, financial/vocational, food security, and access to medical and psychosocial support services beyond the project intervention scope.
• Supporting the provision of comprehensive care to patients and their families, by actively coordinating their work with the other members of the MSF multidisciplinary team (eg. medical, MHPSS) and linking with multi-sectoral services such as protection, safety, security, legal, justice, education, and livelihood.
• Participating in the creation and maintenance of any material needed for the activities of social workers, including facilities and equipment in order to ensure continuity.
• Mapping and regular updating of formal and informal support services.
• Assess quality of existing support services, with identification of gaps and advocacy for an improved culturally appropriate social response
• Maintaining records, statistics, files, and reports on all social work activities and follow up care either provided by MSF or other support services.
• Identifying gaps in the available services and with the team prioritizing and developing plans following the objectives of MSF.
• Providing direct social support based on social assessments and facilitating referrals to evaluated external re-sources. 
• Provide systematic follow up care regarding attendance of clinical appointments, and following up on referrals made to relevant multi-sectoral services aimed at improving the quality of life of patients/survivors.

Requirements & Qualifications
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

• Education: Bachelor`s Degree or Diploma in Social Work (BSW) or related field
• Experience: Two years minimum in a similar social job; experience with MSF or other NGOs, desirable.
• Languages: Local language essential (Hausa Fulani). Mission language desirable.
• Knowledge: Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
• Competencies: Flexibility, Commitment to MSF principles, Teamwork and result oriented.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
To complete your application, please submit your CV, Cover Letter, and necessary credentials to: [email protected] using "Social Worker” as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline  18th April, 2025 (5:00 PM).

Note

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.
• The deadline for the position is 18 April 2025 (5:00 PM)
• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
• No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Any document sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma etc.) will not be returned.
• No accommodation will be provided upon resuming to the job location if selected.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.
• Qualified FEMALE Candidates are encouraged to Apply