MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSFF) VACANCIES

MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSFF) VACANCIES

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSFF) is a medical humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO), neutral and independent, that offers free assistance to population in needs.

MSF always attempt to provide quality and free of charge care to its patients providing the necessary resources to achieve the established objectives.

It also provides optimal working conditions for its teams including social package such as free health care. MSF-France has been in Nigeria since 1996 and which has been running a trauma center in Teme Hospital, Port Harcourt since 2005 and a VVF Surgical Project in Jahun Jigawa State since 2008.

For this reason, MSF is presently looking to fill the following vacant positions:

1. DOCTOR ANESTHETIST (1 POSITION IN PORT HARCOURT)

- Registration with the MDCN as qualified Anesthesiologist/Anesthetist is a must

- Experience with trauma cases will be an added value

- Someone who can manage complex patients independently

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the overall anesthetic and resuscitation acts with the expat anesthetist Doctor, in accordance with MSF protocols (antibiotic-prophylaxis, pain management…) and with hygiene standards

2. NURSE ANESTHETIST (1 POSITION IN PORT HARCOURT AND JIGAWA)

- A diploma in anesthesia is a must

- Knowledge of acute trauma management

- Communication skills with people from broadly diverse backgrounds

- Compassionate, flexible and committed personality

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Anesthetic care in Operation theater and recovery room, resuscitation acts in the hospital, and assistance to the medical Anesthetist as needed.

3. JUNIOR ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

- A degree in Medicine is a must

- Specialist consultant degree in Orthopedic surgery

- At least 12 months experience working as a consultant in Orthopedic surgery

- Understanding of MSF humanitarian mission to serve population in need

- Excellent communication skills with people of diverse backgrounds

- Able to work independently and exhibit strong judgement.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Submit your CV, copies of medical credentials, registration and a cover letter with contact details to:

MSF France Teme Hospital,

No. 10 New Hospital Close Road, Behind Tide Newspapers,

Diobu Port Harcourt

or by email:

msff-port-harcourt@paris.msf.org

MSF Administration Office in Jahun or Jahun General Hospital Jigawa State or by email to:

msff-jahun-sat@paris.msf.org

DEADLINE: AUGUST 3, 2012.