Hospital Physician Generalist at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Under the supervision of the Hospital Program Manager, the Hospital Physician Generalist provides clinical services and/or supports the hospital team in improving the quality of medical care and the organization and management of medical services, in close collaboration with his/her local counterparts. S/He ensures the continuity of care and respect
for medical ethics and patient confidentiality.
Main Responsibilities:

• Works under the direction of the ICRC Mobile Surgeons/Anesthetists regarding clinical care and the Hospital
• Project Manager for administrative issues.
• Works in close collaboration with the ICRC Management team, Surgical team and the State Specialist Hospital
• Maiduguri (SSHM) National staff to ensure patients receive appropriate and timely care in line with recognized national and international standards.
• Ensures rational prescription practices in accordance with valid national and international protocols/standards
• Ensures efficient use of drugs and consumable materials and hospital equipment
• Maintains a dialogue with SSHM and external specialists i.e. ENT, Gynae, infectious Disease specialists, COVID testing/treatment centers.
• Coordinates with Senior Surgeon requests for external/internal consultancies and arranges consolations for ICRC supported patients as required
• Participates in mass casualty management and simulation exercises in ER with ICRC and SSHM national staff.
• Participates in meetings with the departmental staff to discuss training needs related to training and quality of care
• Contributes to developing and implementing teaching programs to develop skills of national staff (medical and nursing) including formal and informal bed side teaching.
• Understands and contributes to dissemination of Health Care in Danger.

Education and Experience Required

• University degree in Medicine and a valid license to practice in Nigeria.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional clinical experience.
• Minimum 2 years of international humanitarian experience, including in delivery of hospital care.

Desired Profile

• Experience in working in humanitarian setting an asset.
• Good computer skills i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Fluent in English (written and oral).
• Fluency in local languages i.e. Hausa, Kanuri, Shua