Medical Doctor at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Job Title: Medical Doctor 

Main Purpose of the position

• Provide outpatient and / or inpatient medical care to patients / beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients / beneficiaries health conditions.

General Accountabilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient consultations, diagnose, and prescribe treatments per MSF protocols.
• Monitor patient progress and ensure proper medical resource management.
• Supervise and train a multidisciplinary medical team.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene standards and infection control measures.
• Collect and analyze epidemiological data, reporting issues promptly.
• Maintain professional confidentiality at all times.
• Organize and schedule team shifts, participating in emergencies when needed.
• Ensure quality care and adherence to MSF medical protocols.

MSF Specific / Context Accountability

• Manage patients at the Therapeutic Feeding Centre (ITFC) in Sokoto Specialist Hospital, collaborating with MoH and MSF teams.
• Treat and prevent complications of Severe and Moderate Acute Malnutrition, adhering to MSF protocols.
• Conduct inpatient and outpatient consultations, ensuring daily ward rounds and quality care.
• Participate in mortality reviews, quality improvement, and nutrition assessments.
• Supervise and train the medical team, ensuring ongoing capacity building.
• Collaborate with MoH on patient care and referral to specialist hospitals.
• Educate patients and families on nutritional care and treatment plans.
• Ensure accurate patient data collection and timely reporting.
• Prepare monthly reports and participate in meetings with stakeholders.
• Follow IPC protocols, ensure universal precautions, and manage medical incidents.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education
• Medical Doctor(MBBS), Diploma in Tropical Medicine an added advantage
• Experience
• 2 year experience minimum as a Medical Doctor or in clinical work
• Minimum one year of experience in any Nutritional Programme
• ITFC experience is an asset.

Languages:

• Mission language essential. Local language is desirable

Knowledge:

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies:

• People Management, Commitment to MSF principles, Teamwork and result oriented.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 17th March, 2025. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Official Website:
https://www.msf.org/
And
Send their CV, Cover Letter, License and necessary credentials only to: [email protected] using “Medical Doctor” as the subject of the email.