Medical Doctor (National)

About this role

The role is for a National Medical Doctor who will oversee overall patient care in IMC’s operations in Nigeria, including triage, examinations, investigations, treatment, referrals and patient education. It requires working within sometimes a 24-hour clinic setting and supervising other clinical staff as directed. The position supports IMC’s health, nutrition and emergency response programs in collaboration with partners and government bodies. Candidates should be able to provide high quality clinical care and maintain patient privacy, while reporting any misconduct and contributing to training and data collection. The organisation has a history of humanitarian health interventions across multiple states and partners with NGOs and government agencies.

What you would do

• Provide patient care based on history, examination, investigations, and treatment plans.
• Adhere to international protocols for patient assessment and drug prescriptions.
• Advise on further testing or advanced care and initiate referrals.
• Participate in clinic 24-hour health service delivery as required by shift schedules.
• Maintain administrative duties including records, communications, stock and supplies.
• Supervise other clinical staff and participate in hiring if needed.
• Conduct daily rounds, document patient progress and ensure proper handover.
• Collect and analyse medical data and use data tools; train staff as needed.
• Identify staff training gaps and provide didactic or hands-on training.
• Deliver health education to patients and communities on diagnoses, prevention and healthy practices.

What they are asking for

• Typically 2+ years of relevant clinical work in low-resource settings.
• Medical degree with valid license to practice and board certification or equivalent (board eligible).
• Experience in primary health care, maternal and child health, infectious and non-communicable diseases and emergency response preferred.
• Fluency in local languages and English; ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent decision-making, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deploy to emergencies on short notice.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating with partners and stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in a humanitarian NGO context.

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