Gynaecologist
Work in Field

Gynaecologist

As a gynaecologist with MSF, 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 tasks such as providing curative care for women and children, performing obstetrical surgeries, managing and training a team of staff to run the department and provide a high standard of care. 

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Obstetrics and gynecology. 
  • Proven professional experience after registration, minimum of 2 years.
  • Current or recent clinical experience in the past 2 years.
  • Full registration with appropriate professional body.
  • 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.
  • French or Arabic is an asset.

If you are an external applicant please apply via the link below:

If you are a locally hired MSF staff (or have previously worked with MSF in the last 12 months), please apply via the link below: