Medical Doctor at Medecins Sans Frontieres

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.