International Medical Corps Medical Doctor Jobs in Nigeria
International Medical Corps Medical Doctor Jobs in Nigeria
Job SummaryUnder the supervision of the Health Manager, s/he will provide professional technical advice input in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition of the target population.
Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, existing and validated protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiary’s health conditions
To provide support to the project medical team by giving specialized consultation, clinical and surgical management of obstetric and gynecological patients and to improve and reinforce the quality of obstetrics and gynecology care according to IMC standards.
Proficient in surgical skills and procedures.
Provision of free of charge curative health consultations
Admission, weekly medical follow-up and discharge of the inpatient care
Collection, computerization and analysis of weekly epidemiological data
Reporting and attendance to different meetings
Main Responsibilities
Perform both emergency and planned OB/GYN surgery
Manage obstetric complications such as instrumental assisted deliveries
Manage post-operative follow-up in conjunction with an anesthetist
Train and support both surgical and midwifery staff
Supervise the maintenance and running of the gynecological equipment and drug consumption, preparing new orders when required and ensuring its rational use as well as that pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated and available.
This will be done in cooperation with the pharmacist and logistic staff, the management.
Provide on-job and class regular training for medical doctors and midwifes and the management on obsobstetric gynecological conditions.
Perform obs. Gyne-related surgeries such C/S, any other needed operation according to the indication and patients’ need.
Actively participate in the estimation of medical supplies and materials needed for the SRH department in the project.
Provision of free of charge curative health consultations:
Prepare all the necessary drugs, material and equipment for health clinics.
Follow the basic medical rules of hygiene when performing curative health consultations
Participate actively in triage activities before to start curative health consultations.
Perform curative consultations:
Take a proper medical history including:
Reason for consultation
Duration of the illness or complaints
Main symptoms
Past medical history and treatment.
Perform a correct physical examination:
Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
Systematic checking of signs of severity
Diagnose and treat the diseases according to protocols in use (i.e. clinical guidelines)
Write the most important complaints, signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment on the patient’s registration form.
Explain the treatment to the patient
Give individual health education related to the patient’s disease
Manage emergency cases according to IMC protocols and regulation
Fill in the registration form for each patient, according to the diagnosis of the morbidity surveillance form
Check the immunization status for all EPI targeted children and referred the unvaccinated children to the vaccinator
Investigate any information regarding unusual health events or diseases outbreak, provided through any source
Ensure patient confidentiality is respected and treat all the patients with respect and dignity
Others:
Give suggestions to improve the functioning of IMC clinics
Participate to weekly physical inventory of mobile clinic pharmacy
Be flexible in performing his/her duties to ensure that beneficiaries are getting good quality services
Perform other additional duties on request of the team leader
Inform immediately the security focal point in case of any security problem in the field.
Requirements
Qualified and registered National Medical Doctor from a recognized university with a valid practicing license from Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
Work experience:
At least 2 years of progressive work experience with similar role as a Mobile clinic physician.
Demonstrated understanding of the INGO systems and structure.
Previous work with humanitarian organizations is added advantage
Key Competencies:
Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, email and utilization of the internet
Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver IMC’s strategic objectives.
Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situation
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org using the Position as the subject of the email.
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