WF Surgeon, Psychiatrist at Medicines Sans Frontiers France (MSF-F)

Vacancies: WF Surgeon, Psychiatrist

Medicines Sans Frontiers France (MSF-F) is a medical humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO), neutral and independent. We offer free assistance to populations in need. We work in more than 60 countries around the world and have developed programs to respond to emergencies such as disease outbreaks (e.g. meningitis epidemic in Nigeria in 2009), manmade disasters (war torn countries) or natural disasters (e.g. trauma care response to the Haiti earthquake in 2010). We have also developed longer term medical programs, for example in countries where there is a lack of access to comprehensive medical care.

 

MSF always attempts to provide Quality and free of charge care to our patients, providing the necessary resources to allow us to achieve our established objectives. We also try to provide optimal working conditions for our teams including a social package such as free health care.

 

MSF-France has been in Nigeria since 1996 and has run a trauma center in Port Harcourt since 2005, Since June 2008, in close collaboration with Jigawa Ministry of Health, MSF has been active in Jahun General Hospital with the objective of improving access to obstetric and neonatal care for women of childbearing age in order to reduce the maternal and neonatal mortality rates and increase the quality and quantity of care for women with existing fistula. For this reason, MSF is presently seeking applicants for the following positions:

 

Position:     WF Surgeon

Location: Jahun, Jigawa

Requirements:

  • Nigerian registered doctor Qualification is a must
  • Surgical Qualification (Fellowship in Surgery OR Ob/Gyn) is a must
  • Previous training in WF repair is a must
  • Experience in WF repair is a must (>500 individual repairs is advantageous)
  • Applicant should be interested in learning and sharing both knowledge and skills
  • Fluency in Hausa language is an added advantage

 

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Running WF clinics (diagnosis and follow up)
  • Perform WF repairs

 

Position:     Psychiatrist (Part time Consultant)

Location: Jahun, Jigawa

Requirements:

  • Nigerian registered doctor qualification is a must
  • Psychiatric Qualification is a must
  • Minimum of 1-year of active clinical experience is a must
  • Fluent in both Spoken and written English language is a must
  • Ability to communicate in Hausa is an added advantage
  • Strong motivation, commitment, professional conduct with a sense of responsibility

 

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Provide quality psychiatric care to all patients admitted in the obstetric ward or fistula repair ward
  • Examination and treatment of all patients in these departments
  • Appropriate documentation of patients status for the period spent on the ward

 

Remuneration: Will be discussed at the interview

 

How to Apply:

All Interested applicants should send their application (including curriculum vitae, motivation letter answering to requirements listed above, copy of diplomas and contact information including phone number) to:                    msff-abuja-adm@paris.msf.org or at MSF offices in Jahun or Jabi District of Abuja (across from Jabi Lake). Please indicate for which post you are applying.

 

Closing Date: Tuesday, 31st  January 2012 at 5:00pm

Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

 

 

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