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Gynaecologists

You can apply to any of these offices:

Before you apply please share with us your country of residence:

Gynaecologists are increasingly in demand on MSF projects. To work for us as a gynaecologist, you need be prepared to work with limited resources, in isolated contexts and with other staff who sometimes have little training.

MSF gynaecologists work in close coordination with other team members, internationally and locally hired (nurses, midwives, lab technicians, etc.).

Among other things, our gynaecologists’ responsibilities include attending to planned and emergency obstetric surgery, complicated births, and doing post-operative follow-up together with the anaesthetist.

Clinical skills and problem-solving capacity are vital for coping with the shortcomings in infrastructure in the contexts where we work. A major component of our gynaecologists’ work is the supervision and training of locally hired staff.

Before applying, please note that you will not choose your destination and that we work in high risk areas where you might find:

  • Militarised zones with exhaustive controls
  • Conflict zones with continuous security threats
  • Limited working resources and equipment
  • Remote and isolated work areas
  • Environments at risk from natural disasters
  • Environments at risk of epidemics

 

Risk acceptance information

Because MSF’s purpose is to bring medical assistance to people in distress, the work may occur in settings of active conflict, or in post-conflict environments, in which there are inherent risks, potential danger and ongoing threats to safety and security. MSF acknowledges that it is impossible to exclude all risks, but it does its utmost as an organisation to mitigate and manage these risks through strict and comprehensive security protocols.

Field workers will be fully informed of the risk associated with a potential mission before accepting a particular posting. Working for MSF is a deeply personal choice and individuals must determine for themselves the level of risk and the circumstances in which they feel comfortable, based on a full and transparent understanding of the possible situations they may face. Once on an assignment, all MSF staff must strictly observe all security rules and regulations. Failure to do so may result in dismissal.

  • Degree in medicine and completed residency in gynaecology and obstetrics.
  • Medical registration.
  • At least two years’ work experience, including experience in surgery.
  • Ability to work with limited resources and in difficult conditions.
  • Good level of English and/or French. Priority will be given to candidates who speak both languages.
  • Minimum availability of three to six months, although preferably for longer.
  • User level IT skills.
  • Experience with other NGOs in contexts similar to those where MSF operates
  • Knowledge of ArabicSpanish and/or Portuguese.
  • Experience in supervisingmanaging, and training of staff.
  • Preparatory course before first deployment
  • Legal contract for the duration of the assignment
  • The net basic salary is approximately €1,300 per month during first assignments and for positions of lesser responsibility. The salary is regularly reviewed according to the length of time in the organization and the experience acquired.
  • The chance to develop professionally in an international organization. A profile manager from the HR department will monitor your professional development (career path, training, etc.) within the organization.
  • The opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with multicultural exposure, contributing to our goal as a medical humanitarian organisation and improving health conditions in the countries where we work.