Obstetrician Gynaecologist

Accountabilities

• 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,

Requirements

Education

• Essential Medical Doctor degree with specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Essential valid practice license from the country of residence.
• Desirable Advanced Obstetric Life Support Training (ALSO).

Experience

• Essential at least 2 year certified work experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Experience in team management.
• Proficiency in the use of the ultrasound machine (basic and/or advanced).
• Desirable previous experience with MSF or other INGO’s in developing countries

Languages

• Essential English and / or French. Bilinguals (English and French) are highly desired.
• Proficiency in other languages (Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese) is considered a plus.

Knowledge

• Proficiency in computer tools (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).

General Skills

• Commitment to MSF's social mission and values
• Good team spirit
• Willingness to work in any type of context, including unstable areas
• Willingness to use MSF protocols for obstetric and gynecological care
• Ability to operate in a multicultural environment and demonstrate commitment and support for diversity, inclusive and non-discriminatory attitudes and behaviors.
• Flexibility and resistance to stress
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Able to provide training and supervision to others.

Competencies

• Results
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Stress management