Organization: International Medical Corps (IMC)
Location: Damboa, Borno State
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Closing Date: Not Specified (Rolling Basis)
POSITION OVERVIEW
International Medical Corps (IMC) is seeking a dedicated National Medical Doctor to provide comprehensive clinical care to displaced and vulnerable populations in Damboa. This role is responsible for the entire patient journey—from triage and diagnosis to treatment and referral. You will not only provide direct clinical services but also serve as a technical lead, supervising clinical staff, identifying training gaps, and ensuring that all medical services meet international standards of care and infection prevention.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Clinical Care & Ward Management
- Primary Care: Deliver high-quality diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic conditions, including primary health care, maternal and child health, and reproductive health.
- Inpatient Care: Conduct daily rounds, initiate case discussions, and maintain rigorous documentation of patient progress and management plans.
- Referral Management: Identify cases requiring advanced care and facilitate the referral process in line with IMC protocols.
- Emergency Response: Participate in a 24-hour health service delivery system, including shift rotations and potential outbreak response.
2. Technical Leadership & Capacity Building
- Staff Mentorship: Identify training needs among clinical staff and provide both didactic and hands-on clinical training.
- Supervision: Manage and supervise other clinical staff as directed, fostering a collaborative and professional medical team.
- IPC Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures as per MoH and international standards.
3. Data & Administration
- Monitoring: Collect and analyze medical service data to improve quality of care and clinic performance.
- Resource Management: Manage essential drug stocks and medical consumables to prevent stockouts.
- Confidentiality: Maintain absolute patient privacy and adhere to the IMC Code of Conduct, including mandatory safeguarding reporting.
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
- Degree: Medical Degree (Primary Care Physician).
- Licensing: Must possess a valid license to practice in Nigeria and be Board Certified or Board Eligible.
Experience & Skills
- Relevant Background: Minimum of 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience. Experience in low-resource settings or humanitarian contexts is highly preferred.
- Medical Knowledge: Experience in maternal and child health, reproductive health, and communicable/non-communicable diseases.
- Resilience: Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure, dynamic, and culturally diverse environment.
- Integrity: Self-motivated with sound judgment and a commitment to humanitarian principles.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the IMC online recruitment portal.
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering.
Success Blueprint: IMC Medical Doctor (Damboa)
The role of a National Medical Doctor with IMC in Damboa is a blend of clinical expertise and humanitarian leadership. Damboa is a high-need environment; your application must prove that you are both a “skilled healer” and a “stable leader.”
1. Highlight “Low-Resource” Competence
Damboa is a low-resource setting. IMC wants to know you can make sound clinical decisions even when advanced imaging or laboratory diagnostics are limited.
- The Strategy: On your CV, emphasize your skills in Clinical Diagnosis, History Taking, and Physical Examination.
- Pro-Tip: If you have worked with other NGOs (e.g., MSF, ALIMA, PUI) or in rural state hospitals, highlight your ability to manage “Maternal and Child Health” and “Emergency/Outbreak Response” without the luxuries of a tertiary hospital.
2. Focus on “Hands-on Training”
A key part of this role (per the job description) is identifying gaps in staff training.
- Success Factor: You aren’t just a doctor; you are a teacher.
- Action: Mention specific times you have mentored nurses, CHEWs, or junior clinicians. If you have taught courses like BLS (Basic Life Support), Emergency Obstetric Care (EmONC), or IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Illness), make this prominent.
3. IPC and Quality Assurance
In a humanitarian camp or clinic, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is the difference between a successful clinic and a secondary outbreak.
- The Challenge: Maintaining standards in high-volume, high-stress areas.
- Technical Keywords: Mention your familiarity with “Standard Precautions,” “Waste Management,” and “IPC Audit Tools.”
4. Cultural Sensitivity & Flexibility
Damboa requires a high level of cultural intelligence and the ability to work with various personalities.
- Soft Skills: Highlight your experience working in diverse teams. Since this role may involve outreach and community health education, show that you can communicate clearly with community members and patients from different backgrounds.
5. Ethical Commitment & Safeguarding
IMC has a zero-tolerance policy for Code of Conduct violations.
- Requirement: You must be aware of Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
- Strategy: Mention your commitment to “Patient Privacy” and “Ethical Conduct” in your cover letter.
6. Final Application Checklist
- [ ] License Check: Is your MDCN (Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria) license current?
- [ ] Shift Readiness: Ensure you mention your willingness to work “24-hour shift schedules” as required.
- [ ] Borno Context: Mention any experience or familiarity with the security and health landscape in Northeast Nigeria.
- [ ] Rolling Basis: IMC often fills positions as soon as a qualified candidate is found. Apply today.
You are the primary advocate for health in Damboa. Apply with clinical excellence and humanitarian heart.