JOB ADVERTISEMENT : MEDICAL DOCTOR - IMC International Medical Corps, ONG CAMEROON, Mayo-Danay

APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF MEDICAL DOCTOR
IMC (International Medical Corps) Cameroon is looking for two Medical Doctors for its
support program for Nigerian refugees and host populations in the Far North regionMayo-Danay division.
Publication date: 13 September 2024
Closing date: 18 September 2024
Location: Far North region/ Mayo-Danay
JOB SUMMARY
The National Medical Doctor is responsible for overall patient care including promotion of
the health and safety of patients by conducting a thorough triage, careful history taking,
physical examination, essential laboratory/radiology investigations, diagnoses, treatment,
and referral as well as education of patients and their care giver.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
function with or without reasonable accommodation.
D. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Provide high quality clinical care to patients based on history, appropriate physical exam,
available laboratory, imaging tests, and formulary for treatment of acute and chronic
conditions.
 Based on the area of assignment, conduct daily rounds on patients, initiate case discussions,
monitor and document patient progress with any changes in management and prognosis and
ensure adequate handover in case physicians' responsibilities are assigned to an inpatient
facility.
 Advise if further testing and/or advanced care is required and initiate the referral process.
 Initiate regular case discussions as part of hands-on training.
 Identify gaps in staff training and provide didactic and/or hands-on training as needed.
 Advocate to supervisors for other necessary training of the staff working in the team as well
as providing necessary training
 Utilize given data collection tools and provide training to other staff as needed.
 Collect and analyze medical service data to quality of care for the patients and services.
 Ensure standard precautions of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures are always
implemented and adhered to as per MoH and international standards.
 When applicable, participate in a 24-hour health service delivery system at the
clinic/facility/hospital as per shift schedules.
 Adhere to international protocols and standards related to patient assessment, diagnostic and
medical prescription of drugs.
 Manage and supervise other clinical staff as directed by supervisor; participate in hiring
process if needed.
 Provide health education to patients and community members concerning their diagnoses,
healthy diets, physical activity, hygiene promotion, and disease prevention (such as need for
vaccination, smoking cessation, etc.)
 Adhere to administrative directives with regards to work schedules, record keeping, patient
communications, re-stocking of essential drugs, consumables, and other medical supplies.
 Always maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
 Immediately report any violation of IMC Code of Conduct, including patient safeguarding.
 Conduct outreach health services in case assigned by the supervisor.
The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work
assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The emergency nature of IMC work requires
personnel to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape; duties may be reconfigured to meet
operational requirements.
E. MINIMUM OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Typically, a medical degree (primary care physician) with a valid license to practice
and be board certified or equivalent (board eligible).
 Typically, 2+ years of relevant clinical work, post graduate medical experience after
graduating from medical college, work in low-resource settings preferred.
 Experience in programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health,
reproductive health, communicable and non-communicable diseases as well as
emergency/outbreak response preferable.
 Previous NGO experience preferable
 Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, highpressure environment.
 Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
 Excellent self-motivation skills.
 Ability to exercise sound judgment and excellent decision-making skills.
 Extremely flexible and can cope with stressful situations.
 Able to work effectively with various personalities and cultures.
F. OTHERS
Security:
Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies.
Compliance & Ethics:
 Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical
Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical
Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
 Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.
 Communicates these standards to staff, if applicable, and to partners and requires them to
adhere to these values.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within
International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps
Code of Conduct:
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance
and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical
Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own
conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient
knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor
compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International
Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment,
Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees
who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
Safeguarding:
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we
work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding
from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation,
neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in
persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which
may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made
aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an
obligation to report.
Equal Opportunities:
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and
qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic
origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary
transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to
International Medical Corps at the website for reporting misconduct:
www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com*. Please do not submit your CV or application to
this website, it will not be considered for review.*
How to apply
Application files including: Cover letter and CV, 3 Professional references and copies of relevant
supporting documents. The application file bearing the mention « application for the position of
Medical Doctor » should be forwarded at International Medical Corps to the following address email: camrecruitments@internationalmedicalcorps.org
NB: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For the Director, Country and by delegation the Sr. Manager, Country HR & Administration LN.