Stabilization Center Medical Doctor

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PUI is hiring a Stabilization Center Medical Doctor to manage Severe Acute Malnutrition cases at its centers in Katsina and Monguno, Borno. The role involves clinical care, team supervision, and monitoring of nutrition activities in line with national and international standards. This is a contract position with 2 openings.

• 2 openings available across Katsina and Monguno locations
• Contract employment type with direct clinical and supervisory duties
• Responsible for day-to-day management of SAM cases at the Stabilization Center
• Requires collaboration with Health & Nutrition PM and mentoring of SC staff

Original source description

Stabilization Center Medical Doctor at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) - 2 Openings ⏲ Sep 3, 2026, 5:04 AM ⋕ View all Medical & Healthcare jobs Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. PUI has been operating in Nigeria since 2016, initially establishing its presence in Borno State with a field office in Maiduguri. Over the years, PUI has expanded its humanitarian response to deep-field locations, including Monguno and Pulka, and more recently to Katsina State in Northwest Nigeria. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Stabilization Center Medical Doctor Locations: Katsina and Monguno - Borno Employment Type: Contract General Objective / Summary S/he will closely works with the Health & Nutrition PM for the planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring of agreed nutrition activities in line with donor agreements and ensures maximum quality for the treatment of SAM complications in accordance with the national and international standards and protocols and with the quality standards of the organization. Under the direct supervision of the Health & Nutrition PM, the Stabilization Center (SC) Doctors will be responsible for the overall and day to day management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) at PUI Stabilization Center (SC). S/he will be in charge for the overall support and direct supervision of the SC staff including SC Nurses and SC Nurse Assistants. Responsibilities: and Tasks Medical Functions: Ensure timely preparation, provision and monitoring of feeding for the patients admitted in the SC Facilitate and perform decisions on admission and referrals to/from the SCs properly Supervise the daily clinical management of SC patients and follow the SC protocols for the medical care of the SAM with the medical complications Ensure that SC beneficiaries, caretakers and members of the community are treated respectfully at all times Ensure regular procedure like taking blood samples, providing IV medications and other necessary procedures are done timely with if required him/her carries as necessary Undertake emergency procedures as required (including resuscitation), taking the lead as necessary Liaise with SC Nurses regularly (at least every 3-4 hours) to check on patient progress, or more frequently if the need arises and respond to calls from the ward relating to patient care Monitor and ensure patients are receiving comprehensive health checks, regular checking of vital signs and frequent medicines and feeding administration according to the protocols Carry out daily ward rounds in the morning and evening with SC nurses and ensure patients are visited as appropriately. Fill the notes on patient cards after the ward rounds or any other patient examination or procedures Team management: Provide capacity building and training to the Nutrition team in collaboration with the Nutrition PM. Plan, organize and follow up the weekly and monthly implementation chart, after being endorsed by the Nutrition PM. Provide regular mentoring and on-the-job training for the staffs in the SC ward including SC Nurses, SC Nurse Assistant and staffs in the pediatric ward involved in the treatment of SAM with complication patients Plan and maintain work plan, schedules and rotations for the SC team Ensure that all the SC team is familiar with and respect all the PUI Internal rules and regulations Plan and maintain working schedules/rotations for the SC team Monitoring and Reporting: Report the progress and any problem in timely manner Monitor day to day activities of the Stabilization Center Ensure proper organization and functioning of the Stabilization Center in compliance with the goals defined in the project proposals Ensure that the SC team are following up proper implementation protocols and applying them according to international and national recommendations and guidelines through monitoring and technical assistance Ensure the collection, compilation and analysis of quality data and product the required reports for the SC activities including weekly and monthly reports. Logistical and Administrative Support: Ensure the proper storage of SC medical supplies, medicines and nutrition commodities Support the Nutrition PM for all the necessary planning and preparations to establishing SC in PHC like facility set-up, staff recruitment and selection process In coordination with the Nutrition PM, Logistics Department and Base Pharmacist, ensure appropriate supply plan on weekly basis principle, for the stabilization centers Provide, on a monthly basis, the Nutrition PM with information necessary for the development of cash flow estimates specific to SC activities Supervise the use of medicines, medical supplies, and nutrition-related commodities and data tools in the SC Internal and external coordination and representation: When required, s/he represents PUI in coordination meetings and technical working groups for the relevant matters and contribute to the good relations with the project partners Closely coordinate with the Nutrition teams in the OTP and in IYCF activities as well as other staffs in the Primary health care centers. Build collaborative relations with MoH, WHO and other stakeholders to ensure a successful SC project Network and coordinate with the relevant units with in the primary health care or other tertiary health facilities for issues that need further support for the patients Mandatory requirements: Language skills: Good command in English and in local Dialects: Hausa mandatory and Kanuri is a plus Computer Skills: Proficient user of MS office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Education: degree: Qualified and registered national Medical Doctor from a recognized university with a valid practicing license from Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) Work experience: At least 2 years of progressive work experience: with similar role as SC physician. Previous work of CMAM program and with humanitarian organizations is added plus. Demonstrated understanding of the MOH systems and structure. Assets Interests: Commitment to the NGO values and principles. Understanding of the political situation in the area. Transversal skills: Understanding of the context of the area Understanding and capacity of integration into the local environment Well organized and hard worker Honesty and reliable. Ability to analyse and suggest improvements of the activities Able to manage stress and pressure Strong motivation to help people in need Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself Salary N836,340 - N884,820 monthly. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 10th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Borno State and 2 other locations Borno State , Katsina State , Monguno Stabilization Center Medical Doctor job vacancies in Nigeria