Surgeons

In general, Doctors with Africa Cuamm surgeons work in rural hospitals, where they are responsible for Surgery and Maternity wards and guarantee the quality of care and training of national staff in managing surgical and obstetrical emergencies. At this moment, surgeons are mainly deployed to South Sudan.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

• Managing and organising surgery and maternity wards.
• Performing clinical activities, with a special focus on surgical or obstetrical urgencies and emergencies.
• Monitoring the data collection system and supervising the management of drugs and medical supplies in the wards of competence.
• Collaborate with the other doctors to guarantee a good functioning of the hospital in all its parts, including on-call guards and night calls.
• Contribute to on-the-job and formal training of ward personnel.
• Collaborate in any operational research and scientific documentation activities.
• Act as a tutor of a resident doctor involved in our Junior Project Officer program (if required).

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Medicine and Specialisation or equivalent qualification in Surgery.
• Good knowledge of English, French or Portuguese (depending on the country of destination).
• Professional experience in surgery and surgical management of obstetrical emergencies.
• Preferable previous experience – working or volunteering – in fragile or low income countries.
• Ability of adapting skills and competencies to contexts with limited resources and capacity to effectively cooperate with the national staff.
• Availability to stay in the field for 6-12 months.