Medical Doctor - Surgical (National)

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International Medical Corps is hiring a Medical Doctor - Surgical (National) to work in Damboa, Borno. The role involves providing surgical interventions for general, obstetric, and gynecological cases, delivering inpatient and outpatient clinical services, supervising medical staff, and supporting outbreak response and health education. The position focuses on strengthening local health capacity in an underserved humanitarian setting.

• Surgical role covering general, obstetric, and gynecological cases
• Based in Damboa, Borno State
• National-level position with clinical and supervisory duties
• Includes outbreak response, training, and health education responsibilities
• Requires adherence to IMC, MoH, and WHO clinical standards

Original source description

Medical Doctor - Surgical (National) at International Medical Corps (IMC) ⏲ Aug 10, 2026, 6:10 AM ⋕ View all Medical & Healthcare jobs International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in under-served communities worldwide. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Medical Doctor (National) Location: Damboa, Borno Job Summary He/she will also be responsible for providing and performing surgical intervention for general surgical cases, obstetric and gynecological cases, and other lifesaving instances. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. This role provides general clinical services in inpatient or outpatient areas based on assigned responsibilities. Main Tasks and Responsibilities: General Clinical Tasks: Identify any reportable diseases and notify supervisor and local health authorities; assist with outbreak response if needed according to international protocols. Promote a culture of learning whereby regular case discussions, lessons-learned and good practices are shared and promoted and documented for institutional memory. Work with program staff, health facility staff and auxiliary staff (e.g. CHWs) to provide both didactic and on-the-job training to build capacity and enhance their skills as needed. Provide inpatient and outpatient services at the supported health facility based on assigned responsibilities. Provide accurate prevention information and/or diagnoses, and treatment including referrals and patient follow-up as per local/internationally accepted standards. Work with health facility administration to determine the operational needs of the health facility in human resources, training and supplies. Implement primary/secondary health care package at the respective health facility or mobile clinics with appropriate protocols and procedures in place. Conduct routine and emergency procedures as per individual doctor’s training/certification in outpatient and inpatient departments based on assigned responsibilities: and adhere to local/internationally accepted standards. Supervise the medical staff to ensure that work is done properly and efficiently. Ensure all IPC measures including standard sterilization practices are implemented as per IMC, MoH and WHO standards. Adhere to international drug usage protocols. Provide health education: to patients and community members concerning their diagnoses, healthy diets, physical activity, hygiene promotion, and disease prevention (such as need for vaccination, etc.) Adhere to administrative directives with regards to work schedules, record keeping, patient communications, re-stocking of essential drugs, consumables and other medical supplies. Implement primary/secondary health care package at the respective health facility or mobile clinics with appropriate protocols and procedures in place. Monitor disease trends and notify supervisor of any changes in trends which may require adjustment of activities; monitor closely the morbidity and mortality trends together with all the other health indicators. Keep clinical records by properly filling dedicated patient files and maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. Collect and analyze project and service data to inform and adjust project objectives/plans, strategic choices and quality of care in collaboration with IMC team members, local partners and other relevant staff if required. Provide high quality clinical care based on analysis of relevant and available patient history/records, appropriate physical examination, available investigations and diagnostic facilities. Act as facility, department or services in charge based on assigned duties. Surgical Care Responsibilities: Conduct general surgeries for common cases requiring urgent and emergency intervention such as appendicectomies, obstructed hernias, RTAs, war wounds etc. following IMC policies, guidelines and MoH protocols in consultation with line manager and senior IMC management. Ensure strict adherence to IPC, aseptic techniques and sterilization of equipment required for surgeries and supervise processes. Conduct common obstetrics and gynecology surgeries including lifesaving maternal procedures based on scope of project and work. Conduct OPD and evaluate cases requiring surgical care, this may include general surgical care and gynae and obstetric surgical care. Make decisions based on ethical practices and surgical competence to admit and perform procedures or refer cases for advanced further care. Ensure surgeries are performed in the presence of trained anesthesia staff. Stabilize complex cases arriving in emergency and ensure timely and appropriate referrals. Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities: listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily comprehensive. Ensure proper organization of the operating theater (OT), availability of equipment and facilities to perform surgeries in a suitable environment. Conduct daily ward rounds to see pre and post op patients, IPD patients and guide nursing staff on appropriate treatment. Ensure post op orders are followed and patients are pain free following surgeries. Conduct trainings needs assessment and arrange training of clinical staff in OT, IPC staff, IPD staff. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualification: Able to work under stress in harsh environments. Should have experience: in training clinical staff. Willing to work in hardship areas with minimal resources. Should have managerial and leadership skills. Experience: in supervising clinical staff in a primary or secondary health care facility. Must have at least 3 years’ proven experience: in performing common lifesaving emergency general surgeries, obstetrical and gynecological surgeries. Typically, a medical Doctor with additional qualification in General Surgery /Obstetrics and Gynecology as required for the position in the country. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 17th August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Borno State