Medical Doctor at INTERSOS Nigeria

INTERSOS Nigeria is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Doctor
Locations: Dikwa & Magumeri - Borno,
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, s/he will provide professional technical advice input in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition of the target population.
• Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, existing and validated protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiary’s health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Applies medical knowledge and skills for diagnosis of health conditions
• Carry out outpatient and/or inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting protocols in targeted HF and in mobile clinic activities.
• Promotes mother infant and young child feeding best practices in various health facilities.
• Participates actively in planned program Rapid Health and Nutrition assessment/surveys.
• Reviews personnel issues and concerns of health and nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions.
• Participates in recruitment of health and nutrition program staff as appropriate.
• Supervises the use of materials, equipment and supplies for the intervention.
• Identifies opportunities for program development.
• Possesses Knowledge of and ensures all medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentiality is respected
• To assesses and make the necessary arrangements for patients who need advanced care that is not available at INTERSOS health facility and have to be referred.
• Assists in response and management of any health and nutrition emergency and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
• And any other task as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Experience in leadership roles
• MBBS with 2 years of experience
• Valid practicing License
• Adhere to all INTERSOS policies and procedures both technical and administrational.
• Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programmes.
• Maintain and care for all equipment issued by INTERSOS Nigeria.
• Work within the framework of IINTERSOS Nigeria’s core values.
• Act as an ambassador for INTERSOS Nigeria, through professionalism and conduct.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

• Complete the form above and attach their CV with Cover Letter following this format “Surname_ Position you applied for”.
• ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
• Application Deadline: apply no later than Wednesday, 26th June, 2024 at 1:00 PM.
• INTERSOS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply”.
• INTERSOS does not ask for any form of payment at any stage of recruitment. Applications are processed according to the order of arrival. INTERSOS reserves the right to close the offer before the term initially expressed in the advert if an applicant is accepted.
• INTERSOS has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.
• For more information about INTERSOS, go to: Link

Application Deadline  26th June, 2024.