Medical Doctor (National)

About this role

The role is for a National Medical Doctor at International Medical Corps in Borno. It involves providing high-quality clinical care, conducting patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals, and supporting training and supervision of the clinical team. The position focuses on primary health care, maternal and child health, and emergency response in low-resource settings, with an emphasis on infection prevention and patient privacy. The employer delivers health care and health-related emergency services and works with local communities to build self-reliance and disaster preparedness. The role requires medical licensure, post-graduate experience, and language skills including Hausa or Kanuri, with the ability to deploy to emergencies on short notice.

What you would do

• Provide high quality clinical care based on patient history, examination, investigations, and available resources.
• Conduct daily rounds, discuss cases, monitor patient progress, and ensure appropriate handover of responsibilities.
• Advise on further testing or advanced care and initiate referrals as needed.
• Lead case discussions and provide hands-on or didactic training to staff.
• Identify training gaps and deliver targeted training to team members.
• Advise supervisors on training needs and help organise capacity building.
• Utilise data collection tools and train staff in data collection and analysis.
• Collect and analyse medical service data to monitor and improve care quality.
• Ensure infection prevention and control measures follow MoH and international standards.
• Participate in 24-hour health service delivery as required and adhere to international clinical protocols and drug prescriptions.

What they are asking for

• Medical degree with a valid license to practice.
• Board certification or eligibility; typically 2+ years of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience in primary health care, maternal and child health, obstetrics/gynecology, infectious and non-communicable diseases, and emergency response preferred.
• NGO experience and ability to work in low-resource settings preferred.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; ability to work under pressure and with diverse teams.
• Fluency in English and local languages; Hausa or Kanuri fluency is a vital requirement in Borno.
• Ability to deploy to emergencies on short notice.

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