- Company: International Medical Corps (IMC)
- Location: Borno, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
International Medical Corps (IMC) is seeking a National Medical Doctor to join its team in Borno, Nigeria. As a global humanitarian organization, IMC has been operating in Nigeria since 2013, providing integrated health, nutrition, and food security services in conflict-affected areas. This role focuses on delivering high-quality primary and secondary healthcare, including maternal and child health, treatment of communicable and non-communicable diseases, and outbreak response.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality clinical care, including triage, diagnosis, treatment, and referral for acute and chronic conditions.
- Conduct daily patient rounds, monitor progress, and ensure proper handovers in inpatient facilities.
- Identify training gaps and provide hands-on or didactic training to clinical staff.
- Collect and analyze medical data to monitor and improve the quality of care.
- Ensure strict adherence to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards and international protocols.
- Manage and supervise other clinical staff, participating in hiring processes when required.
- Provide health education to patients and community members on hygiene, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyles.
- Maintain patient privacy, confidentiality, and compliance with IMC’s Code of Conduct.
Requirements
- A medical degree with a valid license to practice and board certification (or eligibility).
- At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience, preferably in low-resource settings.
- Experience in primary health care, maternal and child health, or emergency/outbreak response is preferred.
- Previous NGO experience is an advantage.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and in high-pressure environments.
- Fluency in local languages and English is preferred.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below.
