Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Main Purpose:

Implement gynaecological and obstetrician procedures, performing any other prior treatment required, during or immediately after a woman has given birth in order to improve women’s reproductive health and to reduce pregnancy, delivery and neonatology risks. This will be done in accordance with MSF policies, protocols and universal hygiene standards and in multidisciplinary collaboration with other medical doctors and midwife services,

Job Accountabilities:

• Provide health care related to gynaecology and obstetrics to patients, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensure 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, carry out the collection of quantitative gynaecological data and ensure exhaustive use of management tools in order to improve gynaecological 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 gynaecological 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 gynaecological 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,

Requirements:

Education

Essential, Gynecology specialist diploma.

Experience

Essential at least 2 years certified work experience in Gynecology
Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries

Languages

Essential mission language; local working language would be an asset.

Knowledge

Essential computer literacy (word, excel)

3b. Additional (Flexible) Requirements 

Education

·       MD degree from an accredited university and valid license to practice in the applicant’s home country - essential. Desirable: Diploma in Obstetric ultrasonography

Experience

·       Previous experience in maternal health care in developing country(ies)

·       Able to perform and teach operative care

·       Good communication and negotiation skills

Closing Date: 20 August 2021