INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.
Terms of reference
Job Title: Technical Manager – Medical
Code: SR-49-10147
Duty station: Maiduguri
Starting date: 01/04/2026
Contract duration: 6 months
Reporting to: Field Coordinator
Functional Supervisor: Medical Coordinator
Supervision of: Medical team (medical activity managers)
Type of Duty Station: Non-family duty station
General context of the project
With over a decade of conflict, there have been devastating humanitarian consequences across North-East (Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) states) and the North-West of Nigeria. According to the Humanitarian Needs Overview 2023, an estimated 8.3 million women, men, and children need some form of humanitarian and protection assistance. Over 2 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to persistent violence and remain internally displaced. Food insecurity and malnutrition are exacerbated by inflation, poverty, and restricted access due to insecurity, which impedes livelihood opportunities. Gender-based violence (GBV) has been a significant protection concern faced by IDP women and girls in the area. Numerous basic infrastructures, such as hospitals, clinics, and water supplies, are damaged, posing constraints on essential service provision. Epidemics like cholera arising from flooding and overcrowded settings put extra stress on the already vulnerable communities.
General purpose of the position
The Technical Medical Manager is responsible for the end-to-end technical coordination, planning, and hands-on monitoring of a large-scale emergency rapid response focused on Primary Health Care (PHC) funded by OCHA.
He/She participates in defining, planning and monitoring medical activities and programs in accordance with INTERSOS protocols as well as coordinate human and material related resources needed in order to ensure the quality of care provided by INTERSOS.
Is responsible for the coordination of medical activities and resources in the mission if there is not the presence of a Medical Coordinator and a Deputy Medical Coordinator.
Main responsibilities and tasks:
- In collaboration with the Program Manager, the Medical Coordinator and the rest of the team define, implement and monitor medical activities, according to INTERSOS project plans and mission strategy, standards and protocols. Participate in exploratory missions, situation assessments (providing technical inputs and recommendations for new and ongoing interventions in the country and defining medical operational priorities when needed) and the development of the project policy, annual plan, budget review and project proposal and reports to donors.
- Supervise the Medical Activity Managers ensuring a homogeneous mission Program approach and management across all projects, and guarantying a good quality of medical activities.
- Residing in the field/area, is the responsible in ensuring the quality of activities and report to the medical coordination any analysis or issue related to the implementation of the medical program and any humanitarian medical matters that may impact the activities.
- In coordination with the Program Manager, establish and maintain regular and collaborative relations with relevant donors, local authorities, partners, medical actors, project stakeholders and other organizations working in the target areas.
- Proactively participate in cluster meetings and relevant inter-sectoral coordination meetings at field level, contributing to the development of guidelines, standards, tools and strategies.
- Provide technical support to medical personnel in the field through self-knowledge and policies, ensuring compliance with the protocols of INTERSOS medical activities.
- Coordinate, supervise, coach, support and evaluate the medical team members’ performance to improve the medical components of the project and ensure compliance with INTERSOS protocols and standards.
- Plan and supervise, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training, induction, performance evaluation, development and internal/external communication) of the medical staffs of the program in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required and improve staffs capabilities.
- In close coordination with the Program Managers and clusters, develop and establish internal and external functional and effective referral and coordination mechanisms at field level.
- In coordination with HQ Medical Unit is the focal person in case of absence of the Medical Coordinator and Deputy Medical Coordinator to coordinate medical activities (opening and closure of mission, interim, reduced activities, etc…).
Required profile and experience
Education
- Advanced university degree in medicine or other paramedical studies
- Desirable specialization in Tropical Medicine or a degree in Public Health
Professional Experience
- Minimum 2 years relevant work experience as Medical Referent in the humanitarian sector, especially in fragile and unstable environments
- Experience with all the Primary Healthcare intervention (with all subsector included)
Professional Requirements
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
- Demonstrated experience with different donors’ compliance and reporting
Languages
- English
Personal Requirements
- Leadership, people management and development
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Strategic vision
- Results and quality orientation
- Behavioural flexibility
- Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices
- Commitment to INTERSOS principles
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:
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