Feb 9, Medecins Sans Frontieres Surgeon Jobs in Kenya

As an MSF surgeon, you could be called to perform a caesarean section in a temporary tented health facility for displaced people in South Sudan, through to performing a highly technical operation on a child disfigured by noma in Nigeria. Surgical work with MSF is incredibly varied.

Responsibilities

Our surgeons are always based in the project (unless it is managed at distance due to security concerns), and perform a wide range of surgical interventions and non-surgical care, from burns care and dressings through to fistula surgeries and managing spear wounds.

It’s an exciting and diverse role and our surgeons are usually responsible for tasks such as performing obstetric surgeries, management of war wounds (bullet removal, amputations, etc), general surgery and burns management. Our surgeons will also be responsible for training/managing national staff, including operation theatre nurse, paramedics and others.

Requirements

High level surgical training and an ability to work autonomously

Full registration with an appropriate professional body

Ability to perform general surgery including Paediatrics and Caesarean sections. Some experience in A&E and orthopaedics is desirable

Current or recent practical experience

Ability to work with limited resources 

Experience in managing, supervising and training others

Able to work well as a part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team

Willing to work in unstable areas and ability to cope in a difficult and unpredictable environment

Availability for a minimum period of four to six weeks

Minimum of three months’ work, volunteering or travelling experience in developing countries

Fluency in English is essential, French and Arabic are an asset

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Medecins Sans Frontieres Surgeon Jobs in Kenya

Find jobs in Kenya. Jobs – Kenya jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Kenyan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Kenya.

Jobs in Kenya – banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Kenya.

Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Kenya posted and updated daily – click here!