GYNECOLOGIST BASED IN YEMEN At Doctors Without Borders

Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent international medico-humanitarian organization which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and without distinction of race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).

The MSF movement is structured around five operational directorates supported by 21 sections, 24 associations and offices around the world. MSF OCBA is one of these directorates. Operations are implemented by field teams and mission coordination teams, as well as organizational units based in Barcelona, ​​Athens and decentralized in Nairobi, Dakar and Amman. Field operations are guided and supported by 5 operational cells, the emergency unit and other departments supporting the operations.

GENERAL CONTEXT

Gynecologists are increasingly in demand in MSF projects. To work for us as a gynecologist, you must be prepared to work with limited resources, in isolated settings and with other staff who may have little training.

MSF gynecologists work in close coordination with the other members of the expatriate and national team (nurses, midwives, laboratory technicians, etc.)

MSF gynecologists are responsible for planned and emergency obstetric surgery, complicated deliveries and post-operative follow-up in collaboration with anesthesiologists.

Clinical skills and the ability to solve problems are essential to deal with infrastructure gaps. The supervision and training of national staff is a major component of the work of our gynecologists.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Minimum requirements:

• Diploma in medicine and internship in gynecology and obstetrics.
• Medical registration.
• Professional experience of at least two years, including experience in surgery.
• Ability to work with limited resources, in difficult conditions (high insecurity context) and under pressure.
• Good level of English (minimum B2)
• Minimum availability of three months, but preferably for a longer period.
• Basic computer skills.

Desired requirements:

• Field experience with other NGOs.
• Knowledge of French**,** Arabic, Spanish and/or Portuguese.
• Experience supervising, managing and training staff

REQUIRED QUALITIES

• Willingness to work within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. Results teamwork flexibility commitment stress management.

JOB SPECIFICITIES

What we offer:

• Preparatory course before leaving for the field.
• Legal contract for the duration of the mission
• The basic gross salary is approximately 1,300 euros per month during the first 12 months of assignment (except for candidates who already have 24 months of international experience with other NGOs). The salary is regularly reviewed according to the duration of presence in the organization and the experience acquired.
• The opportunity to develop professionally within 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 contribute to our goal of saving lives, alleviating suffering and helping those most in need.

How to apply

• To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.

• CLICK HERE TO APPLY

• Closing date: September 4, 2023, 11:59 p.m. CET (Central European Time).

MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, nationality and culture.
People from minority groups, indigenous groups and people with disabilities are
encouraged to apply. We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

All inquiries will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. MSF provides a working environment that reflects the values ​​of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy work-life balance.
MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any form of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will therefore be subject to a Controls reference.

Médecins Sans Frontières, as a responsible employer, under Article 38 of the Ley de Integración
Social del Minusválido de 1982 (LISMI) “invites people with a recognized disability and with an interest in the humanitarian field to apply for the aforementioned post.