Obstetricians/Gynaecologists

URGENTLY NEEDED PROFILE

What does it mean to be an obstetrician-gynaecologist for Doctors Without Borders?

As an obstetrician-gynaecologist with Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), you will work in one of our many projects focusing on reproductive health. The obstetrician-gynaecologist collaborates with both international and national staff, notably with the head charge midwife.

Our maternity units and surgical projects deliver high-quality standardised care (protocols, hygiene, technical platform and medicinal products) and, despite the unstable or remote settings in which we work, Doctors Without Borders provides the appropriate human resources to ensure the provision of high-quality care for patients.

You can expect to perform both emergency and planned obstetrician-gynaecologist surgery, manage obstetric complications such as instrumental assisted deliveries, manage post-operative follow-up in conjunction with an anaesthetist, and train and support surgical and midwifery staff. Your clinical skills and resourcefulness will be put to the test primarily because the healthcare infrastructure in the locations we work may have fallen apart. As the key referent for obstetric complications, you may be on call 24/7 for the duration of your placement. 

Some of the responsibilities can include: 

• Training the midwives, nurses and local doctors.
• Managing the obstetric procedures in close cooperation with the paramedical and medical team.
• Managing the labour and delivery rooms with the midwives.
• Managing post-partum complications.
• Carrying out patient rounds every day.

Requirements

• Compliance with Essential Criteria
• Certified Obstetrician/Gynaecologist with minimum 2 years of working experience in your field of expertise
• Current or recent practical experience
• Experience in supervising, managing and training others
• Ability to train and coach other health workers
• Extensive experience in managing prenatal and post-natal check ups
• Knowledge on normal (including the use of partograph) and complicated pregnancy and delivery 
• Willingness to work in unstable environments
• Availability of at least 8 - 12 weeks per each assignment
• Adhere to our Behavioral Commitments and MSF Charter.

• Please refer to this website for details: www.obstetrician-gyneco.msf.org

Assets

• Competency with ultrasonography equipment (available in some locations)
• Willingness to commit for up to 3-6 months or longer; several projects involve a significant training and skills transfer component therefore some longer placements are available.