Deputy Medical Coordinator at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) 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. In Borno State, PUI has been a key actor in health, nutrition, protection, and psychosocial support. It supports health facilities in Maiduguri, Monguno, and Pulka, providing primary healthcare services, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and the management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), both with and without complications, through Stabilization Centers. These interventions are integrated with specialized Gender-Based Violence (GBV) services and psychosocial support. PUI has a strong track record of implementing projects funded by key humanitarian donors, including USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), and the UN’s Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF). Thanks to its long-standing presence, PUI has gained a deep understanding of the local context, allowing for an agile response to emergencies while also supporting long-term resilience-building efforts.

Since 2023, PUI has extended its response to Katsina State, with funding from the Crisis and Support Centre (CDCS) of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. PUI provides a comprehensive package of health, nutrition, protection, and psychosocial support services. This includes primary healthcare for all age groups, reproductive health services, community-based health and nutrition activities, and referrals for obstetric emergencies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Medical Coordinator

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

General Objectives

• Under the supervision of the Medical Coordinator, the Deputy Medical Coordinator supports the Medical Coordinator in the implementation of overall medical strategies, activities, and resources for the Northeast Mission.
• The Deputy Medical Coordinator assumes delegated responsibilities and provides technical and operational support to ensure effective medical project implementation and appropriate medical follow‑up of staff across the region.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Quality assurance of medical project activities:

• Improve the quality health care service provision across the whole of the mission
• Participate actively in the supervision of health activities through checklists, observations, and report to the medical Coordinator
• Develop and implement of Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) in coordination with the Health Coordinator and Project Managers for quality assured health service provision.
• Ensure that the team is following up proper medical protocols, and applying them according to international and national standards and guidelines
• In collaboration with the Medical Coordinator, ensure tools and practices across the whole of the mission are harmonised and capitalised in relation to PUI tools and help to update them in conjunction with the medical Coordinator
• Ensure, appropriate health service provision, usage of medications, medical consumables or equipment according to the implemented Standard Operation Procedures.
• Develop and implement Standards Operation Procedures (SOP) in order to ensure an appropriate health service provision, usage of medications, medical consumables or equipment across the whole mission
• Ensure the rational use of medicines and the proper administration of treatments in line with national and international protocols.
• In coordination with the Medical Coordinator, Pharmacy Manager and Project Managers, logistical, ensure that medical requests are in line with the procurement framework and internal procurement guidelines.
• Draw up Job descriptions as needed for health and nutrition staff, in collaboration with the Medical Coordinator.
• Organize meetings regularly with Health Prom Managers and their deputies.

Representation of pui with internal and external stakeholders:

• Represent the association with local actors involved in the implementation of medical programs, and ensures that good relations are maintained with each of them.
• Participate in meetings and reports on highlights to the Medical Coordinator, When necessary
• Participate actively in the preparation and the smooth organization of donor visits
• Collaborate with other departments (MHPSS, Nutrition, Protection, and Food Security) as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services.

Ensure the safety of property and people:

• Ensure that the safety plan is known by the teams under his/her responsibility, and that safety rules are respected.
• Ensure that project/s, methodologies, or selection criteria do not place beneficiaries, PUI staff or any other persons at risk in anyway.
• Alert the Head of Mission without delay, in case of impending danger to teams or beneficiaries
• Ensure that health staff, is provided with safety gear adapted to their activities and use them according to the guidelines
• Ensure the respect of PUI rules and inform the Medical Coordinator of any disrespect of the rules.

Capacity building and technical support ensure the safety of property and people:

• Assess training needs, develop training plans, facilitate and perform training for medical and non-medical staff, and follow up the impact after training.
• Under the supervision of the Medical Coordinator, support the Health and Nutrition Project Managers to develop and implement training plan based on training needs assessment and project objectives.
• Attend and support Health and Nutrition Project Managers in trainings given by PU in the field.

Development of the health strategy and new proposals:

• Participates in identifying health-related needs in coordination with the Medical Coordinator (and Health Program Managers)
• Support Technically the Health/Nutrition Project and Deputy Project Managers in the preparation of project proposals for the Health and Nutrition Sectors
• Contribute to the development of the mission’s operational health strategy in line with PUI health policy and the country’s national health policy
• In collaboration with the Medical Coordinator, organize annual reflection and strategic development workshops with the mission’s health staff as necessary.

Aarchiving and reporting:

• Ensure proper archiving of all the documents, tools and training materials.
• Support on reporting of health activities and consumption of medical supplies.
• Ensures that epidemiological data are recorded, analyzed and shared by the health team in coordination with the Medical Coordinator, Health Program Managers among others.
• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

Mandatory requirements

• Language skills: Fluent in English and Hausa, and good knowledge in Kanuri is an asset
• Education degree: A qualified and registered national Medical Doctor from a recognized university with a valid practicing license from Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). A Master’s in Public health will be an added advantage.
• Work experience: At least 3 years previous experience in the same field at a managerial position, and a working experience with INGO/NGO in the field of Health and Nutrition
• Demonstrate understanding of the Nigeria MOH system and structure.
• Computer skills: Excellent knowledge of the MS office software including Word, Excel, Outlook

Other:

• Accurate analytical skills
• Good team management skills
• Good reporting skills
• Good problem management skills.
• Transversals skills
• Excellent communication, conflict solving and diplomacy skills to manage relationship in potentially tense situations.

Salary
N1,242,406 per month. 

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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