Medical Officer

Medical Officer at Marie Stopes Medical Centres (2 Openings)

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Oct 23, 2026, 9:00 AM

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Marie Stopes Medical Centres is a network of Centres of Excellence in sexual and reproductive health care service delivery, directly operated by MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices (MSI Nigeria). It is a member of a global partnership of MSI Reproductive Choices operating in over 37 countries.

Marie Stopes Medical Centre is a one-stop hub providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Screening, vaccinations and treatments, laboratory services, Cervical Cancer Screening and Vaccination, and a wide range of services designed for every woman at every stage of her life. We currently have branches in Abuja, Lagos, Benin, and Port Harcourt as a model facility for professional and client-centred service delivery on sexual and reproductive health.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer

Locations:

Utaka - Abuja (FCT) and Surulere - Lagos

Objectives

Additionally, they oversee clinical services, maintain quality care, manage resources, and collaborate with government and non-governmental agencies. The role requires a degree in Nursing/Midwifery/Public Health, 6 years of relevant experience, and strong technical and interpersonal skills.

The Medical Officer provides leadership to the medical team, ensuring the achievement of MSI's mission and targets. They coordinate clinic units, establish effective communication systems, and develop the team's business and management capacity.

The Medical Officer at MSI is responsible for effectively and efficiently delivering clinical services in alignment with the organization's strategy. They contribute to MSI's future program direction, drive sustainability, and increase access to family planning and reproductive health services.

Overall Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning:

Contributing towards MSIN’s strategy and future programme direction, with particular focus on driving MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices towards programme sustainability and increasing access to family planning and SRH services in Nigeria through proper clinical services

Prepares clinical services annual targets and when approved, ensures their implementation.

Assisting the development of project ideas and providing input into proposals to attract donor funds

Contributing to annual business plans and facilitating the business planning process (service target setting and activity planning in MSIN-Clinics)

Actively participate in MSIN quarterly performance reviews

Team Leadership

Advise and provide expertise to all medical team

Coordinate the different clinic units (OPD, OR, Lab.) and is responsible for the organization, deployment, supervision and performance appraisal of clinic staff in accordance with MSIN personnel policies

Developing strong business and management capacity amongst the medical team

Set up effective communication system within the clinic and other units of MSIN program, technical and operational teams

Assess medical staff training needs and arrange training in consultation with the Team Development Manager, Area managers

Conducting annual performance appraisals for the medical team

Monitor and evaluate clinical services provided by the medical team and control the quality

Establish the priorities and focus of the medical team under his clinic and ensure proper coordination

Ensuring all human resource issues for the medical team are handled according to MSIN procedures

Motivate, coach, train and continuously set and reviewing performance targets for the medical team

Provide overall leadership and direction to the medical team in ensuring the achievement of MSI Nigeria’s mission and strategic objectives as well as targets of the clinic

Clinical Services:

Performs nursing duties, as required, including providing antenatal care, delivery service, family planning / MCH and counselling services, assisting the theatre nurse and disseminating health education/ information.

Liaises, as appropriate with government and non-governmental agencies to promote MSIN’s interest.

Ensures the maintenance of efficient delivery of client care and the confidentiality of all cases, in accordance with accepted standard medical practices and professional code of conduct.

Prepares and submits work programmes and periodic reports of the clinic.

Collaborates in the evaluation of clinical programmes and research undertaking and the subsequent application of research findings.

Decides on clients eligible for subsidized I free services, as per the organization’s standing regulations.

Ensures that clients’ cards and other records are up-to-date, orderly, properly filed and readily retrievable for reference and inspection.

Resource Management:

Avails herself/himself to regular stock taking and audit as and when required.

Produces periodic performance reports including service costs and expenses of the clinic.

Assists in the review of clinic service charges.

Undertakes any other relevant duties that may be assigned to her/him by the Regional Manager/ Country director.

Performs other administrative duties essential for the day-to-day running of the clinic.

Identifies, proposes and, when approved, implements improved clinic management systems designed for the enhancement of client load, the provision of quality of care and the sustainability of the programme.

Approves supplies’ requests and issuance and authorizes financial payments as per the organization’s financial policy

Prepares and submits work plan and budget of the clinic

Ensures that all fees collected from clients are deposited regularly.

Is responsible for the acquisition of drugs, contraceptives, and other supplies, ensures their proper receipt, storage, safe keep, issuance and regular replenishment by pro-establishing re-order level.

Requirements

• Key Qualification and Experience:
• BLS Certification is an added advantage
• Females are strongly encouraged to apply
• MBBS with a minimum of 2 years' post-NYSC Experience as a clinical officer in an established healthcare facility(private or public)
• Current MDCN License
• Experience working in sexual and reproductive and maternal health will be an added advantage
• To perform this role, it is essential that you have the following skills:
• Team Management: Skills in coordinating and managing the clinic team, including organization, deployment, supervision, and performance appraisal of staff. The ability to establish effective communication systems and prioritize the team's activities.
• Strategic Thinking: The capacity to contribute towards MSIN's strategy and future program direction, with a focus on driving sustainability and increasing access to family planning and reproductive health services.
• Results Orientation: A results-driven mindset with a track record in achieving financial and non-financial targets. A commitment to delivering high-quality clinical services and ensuring the effective delivery of client care.
• Leadership: The ability to provide overall leadership and direction to the medical team, motivating and guiding them towards the achievement of MSI Nigeria's mission and strategic objectives.
• These skills are crucial for successfully fulfilling the responsibilities of the Medical Officer role and contributing to the overall mission of enabling individuals to have children by choice, not chance.
• Commitment to Mission: A strong personal commitment to the goals and mission of MSIN, along with a dedication to putting it into practice. An enthusiasm for reproductive health care and a commitment to improving access and quality of services.
• Clinical Expertise: Strong technical dexterity in medical services, particularly in reproductive health care. Knowledge and understanding of major policies and issues related to government health policies and regional health care.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. The ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, collaborate with government and non-governmental agencies, and disseminate health education/information.
• Resource Management: Proficiency in managing clinic resources, including the acquisition, storage, and issuance of drugs, contraceptives, and other supplies. Knowledge of financial policies and the ability to monitor and control service costs and expenses.
• How to Apply
• Interested and qualified candidates should:
• Click here to apply online
• Note
• MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, marital status, or disability.
• Note that if the underline instructions are not followed application will not be considered.
• There are no relocation allowances available for this position.
• If you wish to be considered for the post, please re-name your CV with your first and last name.
• MSI Nigeria is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and operates a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, exploitation, and harassment of any kind.
• Kindly note that this role is open until filled and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis even while advertisement is still active.
• Application Deadline:
• 30th October, 2026.
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