Surgeon for International Humanitarian Missions

Experience preforming C-section, in orthopedics, plastic surgery (skin graft), and/or can treat trauma

Knowledge of French will be an asset

Results and Quality Orientation

Where the needs of the project require it

Monthly remuneration: in the first 12 months, the bonus approximate gross monthly is USD $1,500.

The organization also has an arranged medical evacuation if necessary.

Organize and carry out surgery activities, ensure pre and post-operative surgical care, in accordance with

policies, protocols and universal hygiene standards and in close collaboration with medical staff in the emergency, intensive wards and operation theatre in order to improve patients’ health conditions.

Coordinates the implementation of MSF clinical policies, tools, guidelines and protocols ( antibiotic prophylaxis, post-operative pain management, thrombo-prophylaxis, caesarean section, blood transfusion, etc) and recommendations (standard hygiene and sterilization rules, prevention to HIV, TB, Syphilis and Hep B exposure) in order to minimize clinical risks.

Undertake pre-operative consultations, evaluating the surgical risks with the anaesthetist and/or other medical staff involved, and obtaining the patient’s signed consent to operate.

Carry out emergency and programmed surgical intervention following MSF protocols and policies including swab counts, ensuring appropriate use of surgical equipment and proper OT registry entry/documentation of all OT intervention.

Carry out post-operative clinical care and ward rounds collaborating with the anesthetist, the Operating Theatre Nurse and ward staff or other Unit Managers to ensure compliance with MSF protocols and rational use of medicines.