Medical Doctor

Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF) Medical Doctor

Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF) is a Non-Profit and Non-governmental Organization in Nigeria which was registered as a corporate body with the Corporate Affairs Commission on the Eleventh (11th) day of July, 2014.

Medical Doctor

• Job Type Contract
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 2 - 4 years
• Location Borno
• Job Field Medical / Healthcare

Number of Positions: 2

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

The Medical Doctor will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care to patients in accordance with established clinical guidelines, national protocols and applicable humanitarian health standards.

The successful candidates will work closely with nurses, midwives, pharmacists, laboratory personnel, community health workers and other programme staff to ensure that patients receive timely, safe, respectful and appropriate care.

The role will also contribute to disease prevention, health promotion, clinical documentation, referrals, emergency response and the continuous improvement of quality of care.

This is an opportunity for a medical professional committed to quality healthcare, patient safety, ethical practice and service to vulnerable and affected populations in a humanitarian and development context.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical Assessment and Patient Care

• 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.

• Maternal, Child and General Health Services

• Provide clinical support for maternal, newborn and child health services as applicable to the programme.

• Support the assessment and management of common childhood illnesses.

• Provide appropriate clinical management of communicable and non-communicable diseases.

• Identify high-risk pregnancies and other conditions requiring specialized care and referral.

• Support health education and counselling for patients, caregivers and communities.

• Promote preventive healthcare practices, including immunization, hygiene, nutrition and disease prevention.

• Clinical Documentation and Patient Records

• 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.

• Ensure that clinical information is documented in accordance with organizational and applicable health standards.

• Referral and Continuity of Care

• 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.

• Health Promotion and Community Engagement

• 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.

• Quality of Care and Clinical Standards

• 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.