OBSTETRICIAN GYNECOLOGIST to work in the INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS

Medicos Sin Fronteras Argentina

SEEKS

OBSTETRICIAN GYNECOLOGIST to work in INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS

To join our team in International Projects (Minimum availability of 6 months)

This position is open to Spanish-speaking residents of South America.

• ** Please upload your CV and motivation letter in English ***

THIS JOB PROFILE IS IN ENGLISH SINCE THIS IS THE REQUIRED LANGUAGE FOR THE JOB.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

Implement gynecological 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,

Responsibilities

• Provide health care related to gynecology and obstetrics to patients, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensure the implementation of MSF clinical policies, tools, guidelines and protocols related to gynecology 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 gynecological data and ensure exhaustive use of management tools in order to improve gynecological 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 gynecological 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 gynecological 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.

PROFILE

Education and formation

• 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

• English as primary language (B2 level)
• Proficiency in French is highly valued.

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)

Competencies

• Teamwork.
• Flexibility.
• Commitment.
• Stress management.

POSITION CONDITIONS

Work Venue:Where the needs of the project require it

Profits:Monthly remuneration. Private insurance coverage includes medical coverage and hospital, temporary disability, and life insurance. The organization also has an arranged medical evacuation if necessary. The expenses of staying in the land are covered: housing, basic services, cleaning and washing. Other expenses such as transportation, visas, transfer to the country of destination and Displacements in the field will also be covered by MSF. Per diem or monthly per diem: mainly to cover meals and small personal expenses.

Start:Depending on the needs of the project.

Duration:Minimum 6 months.

Work Venue:Where the needs of the project require it.

Working day:Full time.

HOW TO APPLY

• **Please upload your CV and motivation letter in English***

The vacancy remains open all year round due to the needs within the Humanitarian Missions.

To learn more about life within Humanitarian Missions, we invite you to enter the following link:Trabajo en el terreno | Medicos Sin Fronteras Argentina (msf.org.ar)