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.

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