Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSFF) Medical Vacancies (3 Positions)

Medecins Sans Frontieres (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 vacant post in Port Harcourt)

Requirements

• Registration with the MDCN as a qualified Anesthesiologist/Anaethetist is a must
• Experience with trauma cases will be an added value
• Someone who can manage complex patients independently

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

2.) Nurse Anesthetist (1 vacant post in Port Harcourt and Jigawa)

Requirements

• 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

Main Responsibilities:
Anaesthetic care in Operation theatre and recovery room, resuscitation acts in the hospital, and assistance to the medical Aneasthetist as needed.

3.) Junior Orthopaedic Surgeon (1 vacant post in Port Harcout)

Requirements

• A degree in Medicine is a must
• Specialist consultant degree in Orthopaedic surgery
• At least 12 months experience working as a consultant in Orthopaedic 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.

Application Closing Date
3rd August, 2012

How to Apply
Submit your CV, copies of medical credentials, registration and a cover letter with contact details on or before 3rd of  August , 2012 to:

MSF France Teme Hospital
No. 10 New Hospital Close Road, Behind Tide Newspapers,
Diobu Port Harcourt
or by email: [email protected]

MSF Administration Office in Jahun or Jahun General Hospital Jigawa State or by email to: [email protected]
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interview.