Deputy Medical Coordinator at Première Urgence Internationale (PUI)

Job Description

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is recruiting a Deputy Medical Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, and quality assurance of medical and health interventions across its Northeast Nigeria mission. The role supports the Medical Coordinator in implementing medical strategies, ensuring compliance with national and international standards, strengthening team capacity, and contributing to health programme development and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Medical Coordinator in implementing and monitoring overall medical strategies, activities, and resources for the mission.
• Ensure quality assurance of medical projects through supervision, checklists, observations, and adherence to approved protocols and guidelines.
• Develop, update, and ensure the application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs for health service delivery, medication use, and medical equipment management.
• Ensure rational use of medicines and proper administration of treatments in line with national and international standards.
• Coordinate with the Medical Coordinator, Pharmacy Manager, Project Managers, and logistics teams to ensure medical requests comply with procurement frameworks and internal guidelines.
• Represent PUI in meetings with relevant local actors, partners, and stakeholders involved in medical programme implementation.
• Support the organization and participation in donor visits and inter-sectoral coordination with Nutrition, MHPSS, Protection, and Food Security teams.
• Ensure safety policies are understood and respected by health teams, and promptly report any security or safety concerns.
• Assess training needs, support capacity-building plans, facilitate trainings, and follow up on training outcomes for medical and non-medical staff.
• Contribute to health needs assessments, proposal development, and the mission’s operational health strategy.
• Ensure proper archiving, reporting, and analysis of medical data, epidemiological information, and medical supply consumption.

Mandatory Requirements

• Education: Qualified and registered Medical Doctor from a recognized university with a valid MDCN practicing license. A Master’s degree in Public Health is an added advantage.

• Experience:

1. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar managerial role.
2. Previous experience working with an INGO or NGO in Health and Nutrition programmes.

• Technical Knowledge:

1. Strong understanding of the Nigeria Ministry of Health system and structure.
2. Experience with SOP development, quality assurance, and medical reporting.

• Language Skills:

1. Fluent in English and Hausa.
2. Knowledge of Kanuri is an asset.

• Computer Skills:

  • Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective team management and leadership skills.
• High-quality reporting and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and diplomacy skills for complex environments.