Medical Doctor at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - Switzerland

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Doctor

Location: Bauchi
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Purpose

• Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiary’s health conditions.

Job Description

• Provide inpatient medical care to patients IPD/ITFC /beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values, and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries’ health conditions.
• Examine, diagnose and treat patients who have been referred to the hospital by ATFCs, self-referrals, private and other health professionals.
• Apply medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention and management of diseases.
• Work in wards, emergency room and night shift as well as treating patients, work in tandem with a wide range of other healthcare professionals including nurses, nurse aides, counsellors, health educators, nutritionist assistants, pharmacists and pediatrician.
• Work within a pediatrician’s mentorship.
• Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood.
• Admitting patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment.
• Full medical assessment of patients and fulfilling all medical records as required.
• Make a discharge plan and discharge of admitted patients at right time.
• Liaising with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment.
• Promoting health education.
• Attend meetings, teachings and presentations.
• Conduct and take part in morbidity mortality review.
• Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and take care the quality, disinfection, and sterilization of the medical material.
• Assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
• Discuss results with the pediatrician (if available) or colleagues and make final decision
• To ensure patients in need of referral are detected early, received first aid treatment before the referral to Bauchi Teaching Hospital or other hospital
• Explain to the nurses what disease the patient has, how the pathophysiology is and why certain therapy is necessary.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Degree, Desirable diploma in Tropical Medicine and valid practicing license to work as a Medical Doctor issued by Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). 

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-year experience as a Medical Doctor (can be within medical training). Desirable in tropical medicine, pediatrics, infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS/STDs, TB, general practice, general medicine or minor surgery.

Languages:

• Hausa and English Mission language are essential.

Competencies:

• People Management, Commitment, Flexibility, Results, Teamwork

Application Closing Date
14th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Applications must be in English and include:
  • Complete CV and Cover Letter.
  • Updated contact details including present and permanent address and ID
  • Contact information of the previous employer/s for reference.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Incomplete applications will be automatically discarded.