Gynaecologist
Caption MarÃa Marino, an MSF gynaecologist, performs a caesarean section. © Igor G. Barbero / MSF/MSF
As a Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) gynaecologist, you could change a woman\’s life forever.
From flying to remote areas to manage complicated deliveries to caring for women struggling from debilitating conditions in conflicts, MSF obstetricians/gynaecologists make a huge impact on women’s lives in our projects all over the world.
Responsibilities
Our gynaecologists also require obstetrical skills as they will often run an entire maternity ward in a large secondary health facility.
It\’s a challenging and rewarding role and you will be responsible for some or all of the following:
Providing curative care for women and children
Performing obstetrical surgeries where necessary
Managing and training a team of staff to run the department and provide a high standard of care
Role requirements
Proven professional experience after registration – ST5 for OB/GYNs. We\’re flexible and will take all relevant experience into account where possible
Current or recent clinical experience
Full GMC or Irish Medical Council Registration (doctors without this will need to provide a transcript of training, from a recognised training faculty and proof of original registration in the country they are registered in)
Available for a minimum of three months
Minimum of three months’ work, volunteering or travel experience in developing countries
Willingness to work in unstable areas
Adaptable and able to work in a multicultural team
Flexible and able to manage stress
Able to provide training and supervision to others
Fluency in English
Assets
Managerial and supervisory experience
Diploma level of training in tropical medicine and/or infectious disease (especially TB and HIV/AIDS) from a recognised training provider, for example, the London or Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Languages
We\’re currently looking for gynaecologists with good French or Arabic skills.
If you can speak French or Arabic you\’re much more likely to be accepted onto our register.
Your language level may be tested during the recruitment process.