MAIN ACTIVITIES

• Support the gynaecology and obstetrics area by carrying out clinical and ward organisation activities.
• Monitoring the coverage and quality of services provided in the maternity and delivery room.
• Take part in the introduction of procedures for the management of obstetric emergencies.
• Contribute to the process of improving hospital management.
• Collaborate with the other doctors to ensure the smooth running of the hospital in all its components, including the on-call guard and the night calls.
• Contribute to on-the-job training and formal training of ward staff
• Participate in data collection and analysis and supervise the management of drugs and medical supplies in the wards of competence
• Cooperate in promoting access to hospital health services.
• 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 in Gynaecology and Obstetrics or equivalent qualification.
• Good knowledge of English, French, or Portuguese (depending on the destination country).
• Professional experience in gynaecology and obstetrics at hospital level.
• 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.

Do you see yourself in the profile described and would like to collaborate with us? Send your application!