All jobs
Medical Officer
About this role
The Medical Officer role at Marie Stopes Nigeria in Lagos involves delivering clinical services aligned with the organisation’s strategy, with leadership over the medical team and clinic units. The position focuses on increasing access to family planning and reproductive health services, maintaining quality care, and coordinating operations across units. It requires a nursing/midwifery/public health background and several years of relevant experience, along with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. The employer operates MSI Nigeria's family planning and SRH programmes, working with government and other agencies to expand services. The location for this role includes the Lagos site in Surulere and a clinic in Abuja, with responsibilities spanning strategy, team leadership, clinical service delivery, and resource management.
What you would do
- Contribute to MSI Nigeria's strategy and programme direction for sustainable reproductive health services.
- Participate in quarterly performance reviews and annual business planning.
- Assist in developing project ideas and donor proposals.
- Set annual clinical targets and implement approved plans.
- Provide leadership to the medical team and coordinate clinic units (OPD, OR, Lab).
- Schedule and evaluate staff performance; manage HR issues per policy.
- Establish internal communication within the clinic and with programme teams.
- Oversee clinical service delivery, ensure confidentiality and quality care.
- Monitor medical services and provide training and development for the team.
- Manage resources including drugs, contraceptives, and clinic supplies; control costs and stock; ensure proper record-keeping.
What they are asking for
- MBBS with a minimum of 2 years post-NYSC clinical experience in a healthcare facility (private or public).
- Experience in sexual and reproductive/maternal health is an advantage.
- Current MDCN license; BLS certification an added advantage.
- Willingness to work in Lagos; females are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, team management, clinical expertise, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of government health policies and ability to liaise with stakeholders.
Listing details are summarised from the source. Always confirm the role and the employer on the original posting before applying, and never pay to apply for a job.