Medical Doctor (Damboa)

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MdM is recruiting a Medical Doctor for the CTU in Damboa, Borno, Nigeria. The role involves clinical leadership, cholera case management, IPC, surveillance, and reporting in a humanitarian emergency context.

• Full-time onsite position in Damboa, Borno
• Focus on cholera outbreak response and IPC
• Supervise nurses and CHWs, ensure protocol adherence

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Medical Doctor (Damboa) at Medecins du Monde (MdM) ⏲ Jul 29, 2026, 6:16 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: Damboa, 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: Ensure accurate documentation of case management in patient records. Prescribe and oversee adjunct treatments (e.g., antibiotics for severe cases per guidelines, zinc for children where applicable). Initiate and supervise appropriate rehydration therapy (ORS and IV fluids) according to protocols. Ensure prompt classification of dehydration status (no dehydration, Mild, moderate and severe). Provide triage, assessment, and treatment of suspected and confirmed cholera cases. Manage complications and medical emergencies and refer severe cases when necessary. CTU Clinical Leadership: Ensure standardized clinical decision-making across the team. Organize patient flow including triage, observation, treatment, and discharge areas. 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. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC): Enforce strict IPC measures within the CTU (hand hygiene, PPE use, chlorine disinfection). Ensure safe waste management and decontamination procedures. Monitor and reduce risk of nosocomial transmission among patients and staff. Ensure proper isolation of suspected and confirmed cases. Surveillance, Data Collection & Reporting: Ensure daily collection and validation of cholera case data (admissions, deaths, recoveries). Participate in epidemiological trend analysis and outbreak reporting. Monitor case fatality rate (CFR) and alert Supervisors on the increase. Submit daily/weekly CTU reports to the Program Manager. Logistics & Operational Support (CTU Specific): Support daily stock monitoring of essential CTU commodities with the pharmacist and medical supervisor. 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. 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: Inform immediately the security focal point in case of any security problem in the field Perform other additional duties on request of the Program Manager or Medical Supervisor Be flexible in performing his/her duties to ensure that beneficiaries are getting good quality services Develop network within other health INGOs and NNGOs Establish good relationship with the different stakeholders to have a smooth implementation of MdM project Essential Qualifications Education: / Qualifications: Other health related certification is of added value. Candidates should possess an MBBS Degree Professional Experience: Proven experience: working with MoH structures and in health system strengthening. Strong ability to analyze epidemiological contexts and recommend relevant interventions. Experience: managing multidisciplinary teams Experience: in emergency response, outbreak management, and integrated health programming. 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: Strong leadership, mentoring and supervision 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. Languages: Fluency in English required. Knowledge of local language is an added value. 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 Duration of contract is based on availability of funding. 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. Previous experience: working with MDM is an advantage. 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. Application Deadline: 9th August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Borno State and 1 other location Borno State , Damboa Medical Doctor job vacancies in Nigeria