Medical Doctor At Jireh Doo Foundation

Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a women-led National Non-governmental organization registered with the corporate commission (CAC) in Nigeria, under the CAMA act 11990 on 4th of August 2008.
Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) in 22 years has consistently responded to both developmental and Humanitarian needs across local communities in Nigeria.
JDF works in 5 thematic areas of Gender and Humanitarian response, HIV and Health, Child Development, Research and Information, Single parents, and covers four states of Borno, Gombe, Nasarawa and Benue.
The Humanitarian response programme in North-east (BAY states) Nigeria covers responses in

JOB ROLE PROFILE
Job title: Medical Doctor
Location: Konduga (Musakalari and Kaleri communities)
Application Deadlines: 1st July 2025
Number of positions: 1
Advert status: External only (Subject to Donor funding)

1. Protection (child protection, GBV, peace building and climate change and Mines Action)
2. Water Sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
3. Nutrition and health
4. Food security and Livelihood and
5. Education

Mission Statement: Enhancing social justice through sustainable livelihoods, health, inclusive governance, gender equity, and emergency responses.
Vision Statement: A society where the vulnerable have access to social justice and sustainable livelihoods.
JDF operational presence spans across the following zones in Nigeria

1. Northeast- Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe and Yobe state.
2. Northwest-Sokoto, Kano, Jigawa, Katsina and Zamfara State (operational interest)
3. Southwest- Lagos, Ogun, and Ondo state.
4. North central-Benue, Kwara, Nasarawa and Plateau state.

JDF is seeking suitable candidates with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years. working in similar role as a Medical Doctor and is familiar with UN programming with minimum of a two years experience working as a Medical Doctor to implement a UNOCHA (NHF) funded project in Kaleri and Musakalari community of Konduga Borno state.

Duties and responsibilities
▪ Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry-out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting JDF.
▪ Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood.
▪ Follow up the evolution of the hospitalised/IDP patients, through daily visits, consultations and examinations, prescribing the necessary treatment following Health sectors protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments – in collaboration with other doctors- and informing their family about the patient’s evolution.
▪ Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and take care of the quality, disinfection, and sterilisation of the medical material. Assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
▪ Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problem or complication of the patients’ illness, or medical error and monitor the proper functioning of the department, equipment, or material.
▪ Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
▪ Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are always followed and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
▪ Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing, and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary

Qualification and Experience
Essential:
▪ Minimum qualification: MBBS
▪ Minimum of 3 years and above of professional clinical experience after registration
▪ Full Medical Council registration
▪ Managerial and supervisory experience
▪ Flexible and able to manage stress.
▪ Ability to provide training and supervision to others.
▪ Availability for a minimum period of 9-12 months
▪ Diploma in community medicine is desirable.
▪ Knowledge of Hausa language will be an asset.

Experience in following field is a good asset:
▪ Infectious diseases
▪ Public health
▪ Minor Surgery
▪ Obstetrics
▪ HIV/AIDS
▪ Emergency Medicine

Knowledge skills and Abilities
▪ Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
▪ Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email, and the internet.
▪ Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgement to execute duties and responsibilities.
▪ Sensitive to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
▪ Fluency in English and Hausa (written & spoken).
▪ Knowledge of health programs

How to apply
All applications should be in English and include the following:

1. An application letter in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria
2. Concise and accurate CV. The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
   Kindly state the position for which you are applying as subject of your application. And send your application to [email protected]. We thank applicants for their interest in the position; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.