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Obstetrician/Gynaecologist

Obstetricians/Gynaecologists are needed for the duration of three to six months or more. They need to have experience in medical and surgical complications of pregnancy, the ability to work with very limited resources and a willingness to train local staff.

Essential criteria

Specialisation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, as Diploma, MD, MS, DNB, etc.
Valid Medical Council registration as a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Ability to work with limited resources.
Experience in managing, supervising and training others
Ability to work as a part of a multicultural and multi-disciplinary team
Willingness to work in unstable areas and ability to cope in a difficult and unpredictable environment
Availability for a minimum period of 2-6 months

Competencies

Good communication skills (teaching/coaching, giving feedback)
Delegation and negotiation skills; tactful/diplomatic
Good management, planning/organising & group leadership skills
Problem-analysis/decision-making skills/analytical
Goal/results-oriented; works independently & is pro-active

What do we offer

MSF packages reflect the humanitarian spirit of volunteerism as well as recognising the high level of professionals we recruit.

That includes:

Round trip economy air travel;
Accommodation and transportation during your contract (including briefings and debriefings);
Monthly indemnity based on your experience and MSF salary structure;
Field Per diem allowance in local currency based on the cost of living in project country;
Insurance covering health, luggage, professional liability, repatriation, accidents and flights;
Pre- and post-mission health checks.

Career with MSF

Besides the practical considerations, there are many intangible benefits. Working for MSF is a challenging and rewarding personal and professional experience that allows you to help people in a very real way. MSF encourages field workers to continue working for the organisation beyond their first mission, and we offer various career opportunities to our field workers.

Gaining more and varied MSF field experience makes you eligible for coordination positions in the mission such as Logistical, Medical, or Project Coordinator, or Head of Mission.

Responsibilities

Provide health care related to gynecology and obstetrics to patients, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Ensure the implementation of MSF clinical policies, tools, guidelines and protocols related to gynecology and obstetrics in order to minimize clinical risk and to extend best reproductive practices.
In collaboration with other medical colleagues, carry out the collection of quantitative gynecological data and ensure exhaustive use of management tools in order to improve gynecological results and to share knowledge among other field specialists.
Plan and supervise the HR associated processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation, development and internal/external communication) of the gynecological staff in order to ensure both an efficient sizing and the amount of knowledge required, to improve people’s capabilities and their active participation in influencing the targeted population using preventive practices. This will be done in close coordination with the HR department.
Supervise the maintenance and running of the gynecological equipment and drug consumption, preparing new orders when required and ensuring its rational use as well as that pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated and available. This will be done in cooperation with the pharmacist and logistic staff, the management