Medical Supervisor at Medecins Du Monde (MdM)

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Supervisor

Location: Kaduna
Job type: Full-time (On-site)

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Medical Supervisor is responsible for ensuring high-quality implementation of MdM-supported services within Ministry of Health (MoH) primary health facilities.
• The position plays a central coordination role, working closely with SRH/GBV, MHPSS and Nutrition Officers to ensure full integration of services and a holistic approach to health system strengthening.
• He / She will collaborate daily with MoH authorities, MdM’s technical teams, community structures, UN/INGO partners, and other stakeholders to improve service delivery, strengthen systems, and uphold national protocols.

Activities Description
Program Implementation:

• Ensure effective implementation of the health program in MoH facilities in line with project objectives and donor requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with grant guidelines, program standards, and MdM internal procedures.
• In collaboration with the Program Manager, develop detailed workplans and activity schedules; ensure timely execution and escalate any delays to the Program Manager.
• Ensure strict adherence to budget lines and efficient use of resources for all activities.
• Collaborate with MoH leadership to strengthen the health system, focusing on capacity building, sustainability, and quality improvement.
• Lead and supervise the integration of SRH, GBV, MHPSS and Nutrition services into the PHC service package in close coordination with the respective technical officers.
• Provide technical and operational support to MoH clinic staff and MdM officers across all thematic areas.
• Develop facility-level quality improvement strategies with MdM officers to enhance patient care and service delivery.
• Conduct and document bimonthly action-plan follow-up visits together with the MDM officers and facility managers.
• Ensure full compliance with national medical protocols, guidelines and quality standards.

MoH Facility Support:

• Oversee and ensure effective implementation of all support to MoH facilities—including rehabilitation, equipment, assets, supplies and pharmaceuticals—according to grant provisions.
• Strengthen the quality of service delivery through targeted capacity building for all clinical and thematic departments (PHC, SRH, GBV, MHPSS, Nutrition).
• Develop comprehensive capacity-building plans (trainings, mentorship, on-the-job support) jointly with facility managers.
• Ensure all training modules, TORs and tools are reviewed by MdM’s technical team and aligned with national guidelines and standards.
• Ensure all training-related expenses comply with allocated budget lines.
• Promote strong accountability mechanisms by:
• Facilitating constructive engagement between facilities and community leaders, WDCs, CHIPs, and other community structures.
• Supporting MEAL, WDCs and facility managers to establish and maintain an accessible feedback and response mechanism.
• Coordinate effectively with UN agencies, INGOs, government bodies, and other actors working within the facility catchment areas.

Supervision:

• Conduct monthly joint supervision visits with MdM technical teams and facility managers.
• Organize regular supervision with MoH and relevant government representatives.
• Develop, monitor, and update action plans based on supervision findings; produce monthly reports summarizing progress and challenges.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and provide solution-oriented recommendations to the Program Manager.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Ensure full implementation of MdM and MoH data collection tools and protocols, in collaboration with the MEAL Department.
• Guarantee the accuracy, timeliness and reliability of all health and pharmaceutical data submitted by the supported MoH facilities.
• Monitor drug consumption trends; immediately alert the Program Manager and MoH authorities regarding irregular consumption, stockouts, or potential misuse.
• Use supervision, monitoring and data tools to identify gaps in service delivery and propose corrective measures.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and submit weekly activity reports to the Program Manager.
• Compile epidemiological and programmatic inputs for monthly medical and facility reports.
• Support MoH facility staff in the preparation and submission of monthly drug consumption reports.
• Actively participate in internal MdM meetings (medical, coordination, security, etc.).
• Assist Program Manager and MEAL teams in ensuring complete and accurate monthly data reporting on Monitool.

Others:

• Be flexible in performing his duties 
• Proactively participate in team meetings as requested by the Program Manager
• Participate in relevant trainings organised by MdM and partners.
• Carry out any other task assigned by the Program Managerthers: 

Essential Qualification
Education / Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor, Nurse, Midwife, Public Health Professional, or related qualification.
• Certification program management cycle is of added value.

Professional Experience:

• At least 3 years relevant professional experience in a similar position in humanitarian sector or supervision of health facilities.
• Proven experience working with MoH structures and in health system strengthening.
• Experience with program cycle management, budgeting, and donor compliance.
• Experience in emergency response, outbreak management, and integrated health programming.
• Strong ability to analyze epidemiological contexts and recommend relevant interventions.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent coordination skills, especially across SRH/GBV, MHPSS and Nutrition sectors.
• Strong communication and report-writing abilities.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Personal Skills:

• Strong leadership, mentoring and supervision skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and make rapid, informed decisions.
• Culturally sensitive, respectful, and adaptable.
• Flexibility and readiness for irregular working hours during emergency response.

Languages:

• Fluency in English required.
• Knowledge of local language is an added value.

Salary
N500,000 - N750,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in one document to: recruitment.nigeria@medecinsdumonde.net using the job title as subject of mail.