Medical Doctor – Basic Health Centre Management

About the role

The International Rescue Committee is seeking a qualified Medical Doctor to lead the daily clinical operations of its Basic Health Centre. The role involves delivering high‑quality primary health services to patients and the surrounding community while ensuring the centre runs efficiently and safely.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care and collaborate with other clinicians to deliver comprehensive primary health services.
• Manage medical, paediatric, and obstetric emergencies, ensuring proper hand‑over and referral.
• Record all patient consultations and treatments accurately and maintain confidentiality.
• Oversee quality of care, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, guidelines, and best practices.
• Promote health and hygiene education to patients, caregivers, and community volunteers.
• Implement infection prevention and control measures and monitor staff compliance.
• Mentor and train health‑facility staff and community volunteers.
• Support the Health Manager in organizing community meetings and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
• Maintain inventory of medical drugs and supplies, track consumption, and coordinate timely re‑ordering.

Required profile

• Medical Doctor with experience in primary health care delivery.
• Strong commitment to humanitarian principles and community‑focused care.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on vulnerable populations.
• Work within a respected international humanitarian organization.
• Professional development and mentorship in a dynamic field environment.