Community Medical Personnel

About this role

A Community Medical Personnel role at Jireh Doo Foundation in Lagos. The position involves delivering medical care, both outpatient and inpatient, in line with the organisation’s protocols, and contributing to public health and infection control efforts. It targets medical professionals with clinical experience who can supervise a multidisciplinary team and train staff. The employer focuses on health, child development, HIV/AIDS, and other programmes aimed at vulnerable groups in Nigeria. The role requires adherence to medical standards, confidentiality and collaboration with the line manager and project team.

What you would do

• Diagnose and treat illnesses using JDF protocols.
• Conduct outpatient and inpatient consultations and prescribe appropriate treatments.
• Inform patients and families about illnesses and treatment plans.
• Monitor hospitalised or IDP patients, make discharge or transfer decisions in collaboration with colleagues.
• Manage medicines and equipment, ensure quality, disinfection and hygiene standards.
• Collect and analyse epidemiological data and report issues to the supervisor.
• Provide ongoing training to the medical/paramedical team to improve care quality.
• Ensure all medical protocols and universal precautions are followed; reduce bio-hazard risks.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HR policies in team management.
• Participate in emergencies and on-call duties as required.

What they are asking for

• MBBS or equivalent (minimum qualification).
• Minimum three years of professional clinical experience after registration.
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Managerial and supervisory experience; ability to supervise and schedule shifts.
• Flexible and able to manage stress; capacity to train and supervise others.
• Availability for 9 to 12 months minimum.
• Diploma in Community Medicine is desirable.
• Knowledge of Hausa is an asset; experience in infectious diseases, public health, HIV/AIDS, emergency medicine is an asset.
• Strong computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office, email and internet.
• Fluency in English and Hausa (written and spoken); ability to maintain confidentiality.

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