MSF is particularly seeking HIV specialists, paediatricians, anaesthetists, surgeons, obstetricians/gynaecologists and infectious disease specialists. Primary care physicians undertake a combination of curative care and teaching/administrative duties, with the balance varying according to the project. Curative care generally takes place in clinic settings and to some degree in field hospitals or existing hospitals. Teaching and administrative responsibilities include supervising and training local medical staff, planning medical programmes, pharmacy management and medical supplies and reporting on medical activities.
Watch a video of an MSF doctor talking about her experiences overseas and her motivations for working with MSF
Essential Criteria:
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Proven professional experience after registration (e.g 2 years experience at SHO level minimum) OR with the introduction of the Foundation Programme in August 2005, medical doctors completing this training will be required to have successfully completed F2 plus at least 1 year post F2 professional experience
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Current or recent clinical experience
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Full GMC or Irish Medical Council Registration (doctors without this will need to provide a transcript of training, from a recognised training faculty and proof of original registration in the country they are registered in)
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3 months working or travelling in a developing country minimum
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Available for a minimum of 9 months
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Willing to work in unstable areas
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Adaptable and able to work in a team
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Flexible and able to manage stress
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Able to provide training and supervision to others
Assets:
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Training in tropical medicine and/or infectious disease (especially TB and HIV/AIDS)
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Minor surgical and obstetrical experience
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Managerial and supervisory experience
MSF is always looking for people with language skills and at the moment we are particularly looking for field workers with good French.
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