About Médecins du Monde
For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde (MdM), a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations here and abroad. It has continued to bear witness to obstacles that exist in accessing healthcare and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies.
Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.
Our Work
MdM France currently works in 30 countries across all continents to facilitate access to healthcare through six political battles:
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
- Migration, Exile, Human Rights and Health
- Harm Reduction
- Environment and Health
- Humanitarian Space
- Healthcare Systems and Rights
MdM in Nigeria
MdM has been implementing an emergency program in Borno State since 2016, in response to the humanitarian crisis in north-eastern Nigeria, focusing on:
- Improving access to Primary Health Care (PHC)
- Treatment of under-nutrition and support for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivors
- Providing Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Mental Health and Psychological Support (MHPSS) services
In Borno, MdM operates:
- 2 clinics in Damboa
- Support for 2 Ministry of Health (MoH) clinics in Maiduguri
- Support for 2 MoH clinics in Damboa
The implementation strategy is shifting from direct substitution to health system strengthening, integrating PHC, GBV, and MHPSS. A large advocacy component is being deployed at both the authority and community level. The team consists of approximately 120 staff.
The Borno office is supervised by the coordination office in Abuja, which also covers the Northwest of Nigeria where MdM began implementation in 2024.
Job Description
Under the supervision of the General Coordinator, the Field Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of MdM in Borno State, Nigeria, covering two bases: Maiduguri (main) and Damboa.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the controllability of logistics, program, and administrative processes.
- Maintain the link between field operations and coordination, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
- Oversee project implementation in Borno LGA, ensuring alignment with proposals and budgets.
- Coordinate with other NGOs and government bodies.
- Ensure team security, safety, and adherence to security regulations.
- Continuously assess the humanitarian and security situation in the field and report to the General Coordinator.
Required Profile
- University degree in Management or Humanitarian Action.
- Minimum three years experience in a similar position (Field Coordinator/Area Coordinator) with an international NGO, preferably in the health sector and emergency contexts.
- Experience in project planning, budget management, and proposal/report writing.
- Understanding of project management tools (Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives, and indicators).
- Experience managing security in volatile contexts.
- Strong leadership, diplomacy, negotiation, and networking skills.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written); French is a plus but not mandatory.
- Commitment to the core values and proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.
Conditions of Employment
- Starting date: 7th of April 2025
- Contract: 6-month contract
- Gross monthly salary: €3,570
- Location: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria (with regular field visits)
- Not a family position
- Additional benefits:
- Premium equal to one month’s salary paid in two instalments (minimum of 6 months seniority required)
- Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
- Transportation costs, vaccines, and visas covered
- 22.5 recovery days per year
- 5 weeks of paid leave per year
- Health insurance (50% covered by MdM)
- Insurance (including repatriation)
Additional Information
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