Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) is recruiting a Medical Doctor – NG MMC in Borno State.
🏥 Career Opportunity: Medical Doctor – NG MMC
Organisation: Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)
Location: Borno State, Nigeria
Field: Medical / Healthcare
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 2–5 Years
About the Role
The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) is seeking a qualified Medical Doctor to deliver high-quality healthcare to children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and paediatric patients aged 0–59 months in Borno State.
The successful candidate will oversee the admission, assessment, treatment, and continuous monitoring of young patients in full compliance with ALIMA medical protocols.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Management: Assess, admit, and treat children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and generic paediatric conditions (0–59 months).
Consultations & Monitoring: Conduct outpatient and inpatient consultations, conduct daily rounds, and monitor hospitalized patients.
Treatment & Referrals: Prescribe appropriate medical treatments and manage patient discharges or emergency referrals.
Patient & Family Care: Communicate clearly with parents/guardians regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and patient progress.
Documentation & Records: Maintain precise patient medical records and discharge data using designated health information systems.
Staff Health: Provide medical consultations to ALIMA staff members and their dependants when assigned.
Quality & Compliance: Adhere to infection prevention control (IPC), universal precautions, and strict patient confidentiality standards.
Team Collaboration: Actively participate in continuous medical training and multidisciplinary healthcare team activities.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: MBBS degree or equivalent medical qualification.
Licensing: Active full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
Experience: 2–5 years of clinical experience; prior experience in paediatric care (under-5s) or humanitarian health is an added advantage.
Languages: Proficiency in English; working knowledge of Hausa or Kanuri is highly desirable.
Technical Skills: Competency in Microsoft Office suite (specifically Word and Excel).
Core Competencies:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Calm demeanor with an ability to handle emergencies under high-pressure conditions.
Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong ethics, adaptability, commitment to patient care, and professional integrity.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified medical professionals are invited to submit their application via the online portal.
⏰ Application Deadline: Open until filled (Applicants are encouraged to apply early).
