FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
FHI 360 is collaborating with the Borno State Ministry of Health to respond to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the vacant position below:
Job Title: Primary Health Care Doctor - Gwoza LGA
Job ID: 18042
Location: Maiduguri
Job Summary / Responsibilities
- The Doctor will triage, examine, diagnose and treat patients in need of primary health care at the FHI 360-funded medical clinic. Based on the diagnosis, the doctor will prescribe appropriate treatment to patients and suggest follow up as required.
Responsibilities
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
- Provides accurate diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in a primary health care setting
- Assesses patients and refers them for specialized health care (as required)
- Participates in the delivery of quality health care to patients in a primary health care setting
- Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
- Participates in outreach and community health programs (as required)
- Provides health education to patients
- Maintain adequate and correct records of patient care including consumables & instruments utilized (if any)
- Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
- Compiles and submits periodic reports
- Ensure adequate infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times.
- Participates in Continuing Professional Development (i.e. training, mentoring)
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications
- 1 to 3 years work experience as a medical officer
- Must be fluent in English and Hausa
- Must be a licensed Medical Doctor
- Previous experience working with a humanitarian organization is desirable.
Remuneration
Very competitive compensation package.
Application Closing Date
25th December, 2016.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Or
Submit hard copies of applications to:
Ministry of Health,
Musa Usman Secretariat Complex,
Maiduguri,
Borno State.
Note
- A collection box has been provided outside the office of the Director of Public Health (Dr. Lawi).
- For this position, BSMoH employees are encouraged to apply. Rural Posting Allowances will be given to employees who are already employed by the BSMoH. The position above will be co-recruited and co-supervised by the Borno State Ministry of Health.
- FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
- FHI 360 will not provide support for relocation and travel stipends for candidates traveling from other locations.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.