Obstetrician / Gynecologist at Medecins Sans Frontieres – France

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Obstetrician / Gynecologist

Location: Jahun, Jigawa
Type of contract: Open ended contract / 208 hours / month
Roster: Flexibility Required
Start date: As soon as Possible

Main Purpose of the Position

To provide support to the project medical team by giving specialized consultation, clinical and surgical management of obstetric and gynaecological patients and to improve and reinforce the quality of obstetrics and gynaecology care according to MSF standards.

Main Responsibilities

Provide health care related to gynaecology and obstetrics to patients in the project, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment
Share the tasks with national GPs in management of obstetric patients; support clinical thinking and decision making, ensure safe management, and coach GPs
Ensure in collaboration with medical activity manager/MTL the implementation of MSF clinical policies, tools, guidelines and protocols related to gynaecology and obstetrics in order to minimize clinical risk and to extend best reproductive practices
In collaboration with other medical colleagues, may assist in the collection of quantitative gynaecological data and ensure exhaustive use of management tools.
Participate in collaboration with the Medical Teams the maintenance and running of the gynaecological equipment and drug consumption, preparing new orders when required and ensuring its rational use as well as that pharmacy stock level are permanently updated and available.

Requirements

Education: Gynecology / Obstetric specialist diploma is essential
Experience: At least 1 year certified work experience in Gynecology/ Obstetrics is essential
Language: English required; Hausa will be an added value
Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel) is an added value
Competencies: Results, Teamwork, Flexibility, Commitment, Stress management.

Salary & Benefits