GYNECOLOGIST (f/m/x) in Yemen

Apply until 30.06.2024

You will be part of the team in one of two locations: 

Abs:  Abs has the only functioning hospital in the region with a catchment area of 1,3 million people with currently up to 1000 deliveries per month. Due to the ongoing conflict the population must cope with very poor living conditions, chronic malnutrition and poor antenatal care and family planning activities available. The access to health facilities is very limited. 

Al Qanawis: Al Qanawis Maternity and Neonatal Hospital is situated in a rural area and started as project by MSF in late 2020. It has a catchment area of 360.000 people with an average of 500 deliveries/month. Due to the ongoing conflict the population must cope with very poor living conditions, chronic malnutrition and poor antenatal care and family planning activities available. The access to health facilities is very limited.

Your duties in the project will include: 

• Perform gynecological and obstetrical procedures, adhering to MSF's high standards.
• Oversee maternity ward operations and ensure optimal care for mothers and newborns.
• Train and mentor locally hired staff, building capacity and knowledge within the community.
• Lead a team in a high-pressure environment, ensuring efficient resource management.

We OFFER you

• A long-term perspective and career development opportunities if you would like to continue after the first assignment.
• International staff of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) are paid a monthly salary. The salary corresponds to the level of the position held during the mission. Relevant previous work experience will be taken into account in the salary scheme. For Austrian residents the minimum annual starting salary amounts to EUR 21.753.- gross. For residents of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, and the Republic of Moldova the minimum annual starting salary amounts to EUR 19.211.- gross
• Holiday leave.
• A per diem during assignment to cover expenses in local currency.
• Shared accommodation with other international team members while on assignment.
• Round-trip transportation to and from assignment.
• A comprehensive insurance package, including health and emergency evacuation insurance.

What you BRING along

• A completed specialist training as a gynecologist.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Gynecology with extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecological surgery, including caesarean sections, hysterectomy, ectopic pregnancies, multiple births and the management of all complications.
• Strong clinical skills and a commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
• Adaptability and resilience to work in a demanding environment.
• Fluency in English; Arabic a plus.
• Availability for at least three months, a longer period would be desirable.
• Willingness to work in accordance with Médecins Sans Frontières humanitarian principles, charter and mission statement.

The IMPACT you will provide

• Make a real difference in a country facing immense hardship.
• Gain invaluable experience working in a global humanitarian organization.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Work for an organization with a strong commitment to independence and neutrality, allowing you to focus solely on providing medical care based on need, not political agendas.

Additional information about the context

The proposed projects are taking place in crisis areas and instable context. The living conditions in the project can be challenging due to isolation, rough climate, security and set up of the living quarters. 

This is a job opening for the international movement of MSF. The recruitment process is led by MSF Germany and after a successful recruitment you will be transferred to the MSF office according to your residency. 

                     Would you like to overcome obstacles together with us and show boundless commitment?

We look forward to receiving your application, including CV and letter of motivation, as soon as possible (latest July 9th, 2024) via this link.

www.aerzte-ohne-grenzen.at 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As an international organization, we support diversity, openness and mutual respect. Incoming applications are solely evaluated regarding their professional qualifications. Applications are considered regardless of ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, and all other diversity characteristics, in line with our principles.