Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland in Nigeria Limited by Guarantee is an international, private, non-governmental, nonprofit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996. A Memorandum of Understanding between Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and the Federal Government of Nigeria facilitates this. MSF employees are guided by the Code of Conduct which aims to strengthen and support ethical cultures throughout MSF, based on the core values that guide our medical humanitarian mission.
Job title: Medical Doctor (Nigeria Emergency Response Unit – NERU)
Job Type: Definite (1 year with possibility of extension)
Duty Station: Sokoto (with flexibility to travel to other states within Nigeria)
Publication Date: 15th June 2026 Deadline for Applications: 24th June 2026
Main objective and responsibility of the position
Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients and beneficiaries in line with MSF protocols, medical standards, and values, ensuring high‑quality, patient‑cantered care and strict compliance with infection prevention and control measures.
The Medical Doctor will support emergency responses and regular projects, and be available for rapid deployment within the MSF‑OCA mission in Nigeria.
Nigeria Emergency Response Unit (NERU) Scenarios:
- Water Borne Disease: Cholera
- Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs): Diphtheria, Measles and Meningitis
- Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs): Lassa fever and Dengue
- Nutrition Crisis exacerbated by food insecurity, conflict, population displacements, and as a result of climate change
- Displacement Related Scenarios: Flood & Conflict/Violence
- Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV)
- Mass Casualty Incidence/Planning
Accountabilities:
- Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, including diagnosis, treatment, admission, referral, and discharge of patients, in accordance with MSF protocols.
- Apply Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment (ETAT) principles and ensure timely care for patients with danger signs.
- Follow up on hospitalized patients through daily ward rounds, adjusting treatment plans as needed and informing patients and caregivers.
- Ensure rational use of medicines and medical supplies, and compliance with hygiene, sterilization, and IPC standards.
- Participate in outbreak response activities (e.g. cholera, measles, meningitis, diphtheria, Lassa fever), including case management and surveillance.
- Contribute to data collection, epidemiological monitoring, and medical reporting.
- Supervise and support medical and paramedical staff, including on the job training and capacity building.
- Work closely with MSF teams and Ministry of Health counterparts, respecting security rules and professional confidentiality.
- Participate in emergency on call duties and mass casualty response when required.
| REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE) | |
| Education | Essential:
• Medical degree • valid professional license Desirable: • Diploma or Master’s degree in Tropical Medicine |
| Experience | Essential:
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a medical doctor or in clinical practice • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with MSF and/or other NGOs • Experience in disease outbreak response or other emergency interventions • Experience in medical data processing and report writing Desirable • Experience in communication with external actors and health authorities |
| Languages | Essential:
• fluent English Desirable: • Hausa and/or Fulfulde (Fulani) (working level) |
| Knowledge | Essential:
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Knowledge of epidemic-prone diseases in line with NCDC 3rd Edition IDSR guidelines |
| Competencies | • Commitment to MSF principles
• Teamwork and cooperation • Results and quality orientation • Behavioral flexibility • People management and development • Stress management |
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Complete the online MS Form using the link or QR code provided below:
- Send one email to [email protected], with “MEDICAL DOCTOR (NERU)” as the subject, attaching:
- Your updated CV o Cover letter
- Copies of educational documents relevant to the position
Please send all documents in one email, preferably as one PDF file. Do not send multiple emails or separate attachments.
NOTE:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within a month, please assume your application has not been successful.
- Any document sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma etc.) will not be returned.
- No Transportation fee and/or Travel Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
- No accommodation will be provided upon starting on the base job location if selected.
- By submitting your application, you consent to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) using your personal data only for the purposes related to recruitment process. The information collected is necessary to assess and validate the application to select the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially and destroyed after 12 months. Only MSF staff directly involved in the recruitment process will have access to your data. MSF does not sell or share your data with third parties under any circumstances.
MSF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.
Qualified women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
