Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the Position of Physician at the US Embassy – Abuja.
About U.S. Embassy in Nigeria
The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has a multifaceted mission that includes advancing U.S. interests, providing protection and services to American citizens in Nigeria, promoting cultural and professional exchanges between the two countries, facilitating academic exchanges through programs like Bridge USA, and offering grants to support public diplomacy initiatives. In essence, it serves as a diplomatic center for strengthening relations and collaboration between the United States and Nigeria.
Summary
- Company: US Embassy
- Job Title: Physician
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSc/HND
- Salary: $52,282 /Per Year
- Locations: Abuja – FCT, Nigeria
Job Title: Physician
Overview
The physician in this position is expected to provide primary, urgent, and emergency outpatient medical care services to all eligible American employees and their family members. Additionally, the incumbent will provide emergency and occupational health services to all employees of the Mission. Services will be provided through direct patient evaluation, examination, and treatment. The LE Staff physician is responsible for determining when hospitalization/medical evacuation is required and arranging all appropriate aspects of the patient’s care. The LE Staff physician will participate in after-hours call responsibilities with other health unit team members. The job holder has significant impact on the entire Post customer base in a variety of levels and fashions, including decisions on employees’ abilities to work, continued ability to be posted in their overseas assignment based on medical conditions that require ongoing management, and Medevac decisions and implications. The Front Office and Management (MNGT) will look to this position to play a vital role in creating a healthier workplace, writing policies, and providing advice on how to improve the health condition and awareness of the entire mission.
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Requirements for the Position of Physician at the US Embassy – Abuja
Education:
- Medical Degree from an accredited Medical School and completion of appropriate post-graduate internship/residency/or fellowship is required.
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine within the host country.
- NYSC Certificate/Exemption is required.
Experience:
- A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience post-graduate training in primary care (Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine) with at least 50% of the provider’s time involved with direct patient care during that time is required.
Salary:
USD $52,282 /Per Year
Deadline
30th June, 2026
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