About the Role
INTERSOS is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to assisting people in crisis. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Manager Medical (TMM) - Maiduguri Roving to lead the overall management, coordination, and monitoring of health programs in Borno State. In this critical role, you will spearhead integrated primary health care, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, and immunization services, with a strong emphasis on expanding polio vaccination coverage in hard-to-reach areas. You will collaborate closely with the State Ministry of Health and the Expanded Program on Immunization to ensure high-quality service delivery and impactful humanitarian interventions.
Key Responsibilities- Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of medical activities in line with INTERSOS project plans, technical standards, and mission strategies.
- Supervise Medical Activity Managers to promote harmonized program approaches and high-quality medical service delivery across all project locations.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with the State Ministry of Health, EPI Department, donors, local authorities, and key health sector stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance and support to field medical teams to expand immunization coverage in hard-to-reach areas of Borno State.
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits to verify project implementation, compliance with donor requirements, and adherence to quality standards.
- Review monthly Health Management Information System data for accuracy and compile comprehensive donor reports in a timely manner.
- Lead recruitment, training, performance management, and professional development of medical staff in coordination with the Human Resources department.
- Advanced university degree in medicine (MBBS) or relevant paramedical studies, with a specialization in Tropical Medicine or a Master’s degree in Public Health being highly desirable.
- Minimum of 5 years of senior managerial experience within a humanitarian organization operating in fragile or unstable environments.
- Demonstrated prior experience managing polio immunization programs and coordinating with government health ministries.
- Strong background in donor compliance, budget reviews, and successful project proposal development.
- Exceptional leadership, people management, strategic vision, and behavioral flexibility skills.
- Proficiency in English; fluency in local languages such as Hausa and Kanuri is a distinct advantage.
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with humanitarian sector standards.
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on public health and humanitarian crisis response in northeastern Nigeria.
- Professional growth and development in an internationally recognized non-profit organization.