Medical Doctor
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Medecins du Monde is recruiting a Medical Doctor for its cholera treatment unit (CTU) in Maiduguri, Borno. The role involves clinical management of cholera cases, infection prevention, and staff supervision in an emergency humanitarian context. Full-time, onsite position.
- Work with an international humanitarian organization in emergency response
- Focus on cholera case management and infection control
- Supervise nurses and health workers in CTU
- Full-time, onsite in Maiduguri, Borno
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Medical Doctor at Medecins du Monde (MdM) ⏲ Jul 29, 2026, 6:09 AM ⋕ View all Medical & Healthcare jobs Medecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care. MdM operating in Nigeria, Borno state since October 2016. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Medical Doctor Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job type: Full-time (Onsite) Main Responsibilities: Under the Technical supervision of the Program Manager and the management of the Medical Supervisor, the Medical Doctor will provide clinical leadership and direct patient care in the CTU, ensuring timely diagnosis, standardized case management of cholera, infection prevention and control (IPC), and quality emergency response in line with MdM and national cholera treatment protocols. Task Description Clinical Management of Cholera Cases: Provide triage, assessment, and treatment of suspected and confirmed cholera cases. Ensure accurate documentation of case management in patient records. Manage complications and medical emergencies and refer severe cases when necessary. Initiate and supervise appropriate rehydration therapy (ORS and IV fluids) according to protocols. Prescribe and oversee adjunct treatments (e.g., antibiotics for severe cases per guidelines, zinc for children where applicable). Ensure prompt classification of dehydration status (no dehydration, Mild, moderate and severe). CTU Clinical Leadership: Supervise nurses, CHWs, and other CTU staff to ensure adherence to cholera treatment protocols. Conduct on-the-job coaching and refresher guidance on cholera case management. Organize patient flow including triage, observation, treatment, and discharge areas. Ensure standardized clinical decision-making across the team. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC): Monitor and reduce risk of nosocomial transmission among patients and staff. Enforce strict IPC measures within the CTU (hand hygiene, PPE use, chlorine disinfection). Ensure safe waste management and decontamination procedures. Ensure proper isolation of suspected and confirmed cases. Surveillance, Data Collection & Reporting: Submit daily/weekly CTU reports to the Program Manager. Participate in epidemiological trend analysis and outbreak reporting. Monitor case fatality rate (CFR) and alert Supervisors on the increase. Ensure daily collection and validation of cholera case data (admissions, deaths, recoveries). Logistics & Operational Support (CTU Specific): Participate in setup and organization of CTU patient flow areas when needed. Ensure availability and correct use of medical supplies (ORS, IV fluids, antibiotics, PPE) with the medical supervisor. Support daily stock monitoring of essential CTU commodities with the pharmacist and medical supervisor. Coordination & Reporting: Ensure timely communication with medical supervisor and Program Manager on clinical challenges or gaps. Participate in MdM medical coordination meetings and emergency briefings. Liaise with surveillance, WASH. Others: Be flexible in performing his/her duties to ensure that beneficiaries are getting good quality services Inform immediately the security focal point in case of any security problem in the field Establish good relationship with the different stakeholders to have a smooth implementation of MdM project Develop network within other health INGOs and NNGOs Perform other additional duties on request of the Program Manager or Medical Supervisor Essential Qualifications Education: / Qualifications: Other health related certification is of added value. Candidates should possess an MBBS Degree Professional Experience: Experience: in emergency response, outbreak management, and integrated health programming. Proven experience: working with MoH structures and in health system strengthening. Experience: managing multidisciplinary teams Strong ability to analyze epidemiological contexts and recommend relevant interventions. At least 3 years relevant professional experience: in a similar position in humanitarian sector or supervision of health facilities. Technical Skills: Strong communication and report-writing abilities. Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Personal Skills: Culturally sensitive, respectful, and adaptable. Flexibility and readiness for irregular working hours during emergency response. Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and make rapid, informed decisions. Strong leadership, mentoring and supervision skills. Languages: Knowledge of local language is an added value. Fluency in English required. Salary Range N750,000 - N1,000,000 / Month. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and Cover Letter in the same document to: [email protected] using the Job Title & Location as subject of the email. Disclaimer Due to the urgency of this role, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged. Please note that MDM does not engage in or accept bribes in exchange for job opportunities. Any attempts to offer or accept bribes will result in immediate disqualification from the recruitment process. Duration of contract is based on availability of funding. Previous experience: working with MDM is an advantage. Application Deadline: 10th August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Borno State and 1 other location Borno State , Maiduguri Medical Doctor job vacancies in Nigeria