Surgeon

During conflicts and their aftermath, surgeons and anaesthetists are needed for assignments generally lasting from six weeks to three months or more. Responsibilities include general surgery, surgical-needs assessment, and training of local staff.

Requirements:
  • Post-MRCS or FRCS, with higher surgical training and an ability to work autonomously

  • Full GMC or Irish Medical Council registration

  • Ability to perform general surgery including Paediatrics and Caesarean sections. Some experience in A&E and orthopaedics is desirable

  • Ability to work with limited resources

  • Availability for a minimum period of six weeks to six months

  • Willingness to work in unstable environments

  • Minimum of three months travel or work experience in developing countries

  • Adaptable and able to work in a team

  • Flexible and able to manage stress

  • Able to provide training and supervision to others

 

Desirables:
  • Availability at short notice

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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