Medical Doctor

Medical Doctor

Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF) is seeking qualified, compassionate, and experienced Medical Doctors to provide quality clinical care and contribute to the effective implementation of health programme activities for vulnerable and crisis-affected populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical consultations, clinical assessments, and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage common medical conditions in accordance with approved clinical guidelines and treatment protocols.
• Provide appropriate treatment, prescriptions, and follow-up care.
• Identify patients requiring urgent or specialized care and facilitate timely referral.
• Manage medical emergencies within the scope of professional competence and available resources.
• Monitor patients' clinical progress and modify treatment plans where necessary.
• Ensure appropriate continuity of care for patients requiring follow-up.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and non-discriminatory care to all patients.
• Maintain appropriate clinical standards and patient safety at all times.
• Support maternal, newborn, and child health services as applicable to the programme.
• Promote preventive healthcare practices, including immunization, hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of patient consultations and treatment.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of patient records and medical information.
• Ensure appropriate completion of medical registers, referral forms, prescriptions, and other clinical documentation.
• Review patient records to support continuity and quality of care.
• Contribute to accurate health programme reporting and data collection.
• Identify cases requiring referral to secondary or tertiary healthcare facilities.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up of referred patients where required.
• Ensure appropriate documentation accompanies referred patients.
• Maintain effective communication with referral facilities and programme health staff.
• Monitor referred cases and support continuity of care after referral where feasible.
• Participate in health education and awareness activities for patients, caregivers, and affected communities.
• Provide accurate information on disease prevention, treatment adherence, and healthy practices.
• Support community-based health promotion activities in collaboration with programme and community teams.
• Promote early care-seeking behaviour and appropriate use of available health services.
• Contribute to community feedback mechanisms and respond appropriately to health-related concerns.
• Adhere to national clinical guidelines, approved treatment protocols, and relevant professional standards.
• Promote rational prescribing and appropriate use of medicines and medical supplies.
• Monitor clinical practices and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Support infection prevention and control measures within health facilities and service delivery points.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement activities.
• Report significant clinical incidents, adverse events, and patient safety concerns through established mechanisms.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and patient-friendly clinical environment.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, midwives, pharmacists, laboratory personnel, community health workers, and other health staff.
• Provide appropriate clinical guidance and technical support to members of the health team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case management and clinical review meetings.
• Support mentoring and on-the-job capacity building of relevant health personnel.
• Maintain effective communication with programme, MEAL, logistics, and administrative teams as required.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and professional working environment.
• Promote appropriate and rational use of medicines in accordance with clinical guidelines.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor qualification and registration with the Medical Council of Nigeria.
• Proven experience in clinical practice, particularly in maternal, child, and general health services.
• Strong knowledge of clinical guidelines, treatment protocols, and humanitarian health standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Commitment to quality healthcare, patient safety, ethical practice, and service to vulnerable populations.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents: An updated CV detailing relevant qualifications, logistics experience, technical competencies, and professional achievements. A cover letter clearly demonstrating their suitability for the position, including relevant experience in logistics coordination, fleet management, inventory control, asset management, and/or humanitarian supply chain operations. Applications should be submitted to: hr@lindiipeacefoundation.org