Medical Supervisor – Damboa

JOB SUMMARY

Médecins du Monde seeks a Medical Supervisor to lead the clinical and operational delivery of services at its Cholera Treatment Unit (CTU). The role ensures safe, timely and protocol-compliant case management, effective staff supervision and coordinated outbreak response. Contract duration is subject to funding availability.

CLINICAL AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee triage, clinical assessment, diagnosis, dehydration classification and treatment of suspected and confirmed cholera cases.
• Ensure correct use of oral rehydration solution, intravenous fluids, antibiotics, zinc and other treatment according to approved protocols.
• Identify complicated or deteriorating cases promptly and organise stabilisation and referral.
• Conduct clinical audits, case reviews and quality-improvement follow-up.
• Organise patient flow and ensure safe separation, observation, treatment and discharge processes.
• Supervise doctors, nurses and other CTU personnel; prepare duty plans, allocate responsibilities and monitor performance.
• Provide bedside coaching, mentoring and refresher training to strengthen clinical practice.
• Ensure rigorous infection prevention and control, water, sanitation and hygiene measures throughout the CTU.
• Monitor medicines, consumables, equipment and emergency stocks; coordinate timely replenishment and report gaps.
• Support readiness of surge infrastructure and continuity of essential services during changes in caseload.
• Maintain accurate surveillance, morbidity, mortality, referral and service data and submit complete reports on time.
• Verify data quality, analyse trends and alert management to clinical or epidemiological concerns.
• Coordinate with government health authorities, facilities, laboratories, emergency actors and other partners.
• Participate in emergency planning, incident management and operational coordination meetings.
• Follow security procedures and immediately report incidents affecting patients, staff or operations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with valid professional credentials.
• At least three years of relevant experience in clinical care and health-facility or humanitarian medical supervision.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Health systems, outbreak response and integrated health programming.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of the relevant local language is an advantage.

APPLICATION CONDITIONS

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close before the stated deadline. Apply by email to recruitment.nigeria@medecinsdumonde.net, clearly stating the position and location. Médecins du Monde does not request bribes, recruitment fees, gifts or favours.