Surge Medical Doctor

JOB SUMMARY 

The Surge Medical Doctor will provide emergency and general clinical care, supporting overwhelmed facilities during high patient inflow or humanitarian crises. The role includes stabilizing critical cases, mentoring staff, and ensuring continuity of essential medical services in the assigned Health Center/Hospital.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive clinical care in emergency, outpatient, and inpatient settings.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute medical cases, including severe infections, trauma, and complications.
• Support emergency and life-saving procedures in collaboration with specialist staff.
• Mentor and supervise nurses, medical officers, and junior staff in clinical management.
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and medical record-keeping.
• Implement infection prevention and control (IPC) practices according to hospital and IMC standards.
• Participate in hospital emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Coordinate patient referrals with higher-level facilities as needed.
• Contribute to quality improvement and clinical audits.

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

  The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily comprehensive.

Ethical Conduct at International Medical Corps

As part of a global, humanitarian team dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering, and building self-reliance, International Medical Corps staff are responsible for adhering to our Code of Conduct and Ethics and for knowing and abiding by International Medical Corps policies and standards. All staff play a vital role in preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, including conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, and any kind of exploitation or abuse. International Medical Corps is also committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment free of harassment, bullying, and other misconduct, enabling staff to build and maintain professional, respectful working relationships. 

International Medical Corps prioritizes safeguarding the populations with whom we work from  exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk, and/or any form of trafficking in persons. International Medical Corps is committed to engaging members of crisis-affected communities to participate in meaningful ways in a crisis response, including making informed decisions about the assistance they receive, mitigating potential risks, and holding us accountable for the commitments we make. All staff are expected to support International Medical Corps’ culture of accountability toward our stakeholders, particularly the crisis-affected communities and individuals we serve. 

As part of International Medical Corps’ commitment to a speak-up culture and as one of the primary ways we collectively hold ourselves accountable for complying with the ethical principles and standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics, all staff are required to report suspected or actual misconduct or violations of organizational policies. Our Code of Conduct and Ethics and Whistleblower Policy prohibit any form of retaliation against whistleblowers or individuals who report a concern in good faith. Staff who violate these protections may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contractual relationship with International Medical Corps.

Equal Opportunities   

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Medical Doctor (MD) with valid license to practice.

• Two years’ clinical experience, including emergency care.

• Experience in humanitarian or low-resource settings is preferred.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with children and families

• Fluency in English (required); knowledge of local language(s) is an advantage.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and professional ethics.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced outbreak environments.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Proactive, flexible, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities.

Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications