Obstetricians/Gynecologists
Summary
Provide emergency obstetric and gynecological care in conflict zones and disaster areas, performing C-sections and managing high-risk deliveries with limited resources.
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Obstetricians/Gynecologists
MSF obstetricians/gynecologists play a crucial role in changing the lives of women worldwide, managing deliveries in remote areas and providing care for women in conflict zones.
Requirements
- M.D. or D.O. and current valid license
- Minimum of two years relevant professional experience post Obstetrics & Gynecology residency
- At least six months of clinical practice within the last two years
- Significant experience in emergency surgeries and with complicated deliveries
- Ability to work autonomously with limited materials and resources
- Experience in emergency obstetric care, Cesarean sections, assisted deliveries, hysterectomies
- Experience in managing staff in a multicultural team (supervision and training)
- Relevant travel or work experience in contexts similar to where MSF works (armed conflicts, disasters, public health emergencies, or situations of healthcare exclusion)
- Available to work a minimum of 12 week international assignments
Assets
- HIV, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, management of sexually transmitted infections, management of care for survivors of sexual assault
- Knowledge of French or another language (Arabic, Spanish)
- Course in tropical medicine and/or infectious diseases
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
Before you apply
As you consider applying to undertake an MSF assignment, it is essential that you have a well-informed and realistic personal reflection. Assignments often mean long hours with a heavy workload, basic living conditions, and working and living in often chaotic and volatile environments.
Security and Safety
Because Doctors Without Borders’ purpose is to bring medical assistance to people in distress, the work may occur in settings of active conflict, or in post-conflict environments, in which there are inherent risks, potential danger and ongoing threats to safety and security. MSF acknowledges that it is impossible to exclude all risks, but it does its utmost as an organization to mitigate and manage these risks through strict and comprehensive security protocols.
International staff will be fully informed of the risk associated with a potential assignment before accepting a particular posting. Working for MSF is a deeply personal choice; individuals must determine for themselves the level of risk and the circumstances in which they feel comfortable based on a full and transparent understanding of the possibilities they may face. Once in the assignment, all MSF staff must strictly observe security rules and regulations; failure to do so may result in dismissal.
Terms of Employment
MSF staff are employees with a salary and benefits.
MSF encourages the completion of multiple assignments. The organization has many possibilities for professional growth in the medical, non-medical, and coordination streams.
Final Thoughts
As you consider applying to undertake an MSF assignment, is it essential that you have a well-informed and realistic personal reflection. Assignments often mean long hours with a heavy workload, basic living conditions, and working and living in often chaotic and volatile environments.
Despite such challenges, thousands of people have worked with MSF over the years and found their experiences in the field to be deeply rewarding, even life-changing. More than anything else, being an MSF international worker means acting in solidarity with people facing unimaginable medical challenges. Your presence alongside people in times of need sends a profoundly meaningful and human message: “You are not forgotten.”
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations Statement:
MSF-USA is dedicated to creating a diverse, impartial, and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences protected by applicable laws.
We seek a diversity of experience and skills for our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our openings.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at recruitment@newyork.msf.org.
We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented communities in the Humanitarian Aid sector to apply.
Safeguarding Statement
All Employees and Representatives of MSF USA have a duty to treat the individuals, families, and communities with whom we interact and serve with dignity and respect, and to ensure their safety and protection. We are committed to fostering a workplace and organizational culture that is safe, inclusive, and free from harassment, abuse, exploitation, and discrimination. This commitment is supported by policies and procedures that promote an environment where misconduct and abuse are not tolerated.
Employment may be contingent upon satisfactory reference checks and/or background screening appropriate to the responsibilities of the role.
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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter
- If you obtained a degree from outside of the United States, please provide: School name, degree obtained, start date and end date. written answer · optional
- LinkedIn Profile optional
- Where did you hear about working internationally with MSF? choose any
- Are you currently, or have you ever been employed by MSF? If yes, please provide details: specify the office, whether as headquarters, locally hired staff, or as internationally mobile staff, location, job title and description of duties, dates of employment, etc. (max. 150 words).
- Have you applied to MSF before? If yes, please specify which month/year.
- Are you authorized to work in the United States? choose one
- Do you require sponsorship for work authorization in the United States? choose one
- Please use the link to read about compensation, pay and benefits: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/careers/work-field/pay-benefits/ ... ...Can you confirm that you have read and understood and that you agree with the salary and benefits that MSF USA offers? choose one
- What attracts you to MSF and why do you wish to join our pool of international mobile staff? written answer
- How does this specific position fit with your career and personal goals? written answer
- MSF emphasizes the completion of multiple assignments. Are you open to making such a commitment? If so, please describe how you would integrate MSF into your professional and personal circumstances. written answer
- What is your level of fluency in English? choose any
- What is your level of fluency in French? choose any
- What is your level of fluency in Arabic? choose any
- What is your level of fluency in Spanish? choose any
- What is your level of fluency in Portuguese? choose any
- Do you speak any other languages?
- Have you ever been in a management role? choose one
- If yes, please describe your responsibilities, the number of staff under your supervision, the length of time you have spent in this role, and your working environment (e.g., NGO, govt, business). written answer · optional
- Have you ever taught/trained others? choose one
- If yes, please describe the context and number of people you were training/teaching. written answer · optional
- Please provide details of your previous travel and/or international experiences, including the locations visited, year and durations, and please specify the nature of your stay. Relevant experiences for MSF included having traveled, lived, worked, volunteered or studied in regions such as Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and remote regions in the USA. written answer
- How do you evaluate your computer skills? Please describe your proficiency in working with applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook (max. 100 words).
- MSF's mission is to provide medical assistance to populations in need. Therefore, our work often takes place in settings characterized by active conflicts or post-conflict environments. These contexts inherently involve risks, potential dangers, and ongoing threats to safety and security. The most common destinations for US International Mobile Staff, include the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Chad, South Sudan, and Haiti. Is there a region in the world where you would prefer to work? Why?
- Are there any regions or countries you wish to avoid being placed on a first assignment? If so, please explain why not.
- Do you have any relevant experience in the following fields? Please select all that apply. choose any · optional
- Do you have any relevant global health experience? choose one
- If yes, please describe any relevant global health experience or training in tropical medicine. written answer · optional
- Do you hold a practice license and registration certificate from a regulatory or licensing body that regulates or certifies your profession? choose one
- If yes, please provide details in your CV or below: license or certification type, licensing state/body, your license number, the name on the license (if it differs from your application), and when it expires. optional
- Due to the nature of MSF work, we expect International Mobile Staff to be flexible to project needs and, therefore, available for a minimum of 9 months. MSF assignments for this role require a 9 to 12 month time commitment. Does this align with your availability? choose one
- Do you have any comments to add regarding your availability?
- When would you be available to work overseas? Please state the month/year.
- Supplementary information: Feel free to highlight any skills, experiences, or training related to the position that were not mentioned in your application (max. 150 words). written answer · optional
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