Obstetrician–Gynaecologist (OBGYN) at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - France

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, not-for-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in distress, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation.

The French Section of Médecins Sans Frontières is currently recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Obstetrician–Gynaecologist (OBGYN)

Location: Jahun, Jigawa
Contract: 208 working hours per month
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Description

• Currently, MSF France is co-operating with the Federal Ministry of Health, State and Local government departments of health on various projects.
• Our current focus is a VVF and maternity response in Jahun, Jigawa state, and Malaria and Nutrition response in Katsina state with its coordination office in Abuja, Nigeria.

Main Purpose

• The Obstetrician–Gynaecologist will provide comprehensive gynecological and obstetric care, including preventive, diagnostic, emergency, and surgical services, in line with MSF clinical protocols and universal hygiene standards.
• The role aims to improve women’s reproductive health outcomes and reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality through multidisciplinary teamwork.

Job Description

• Deliver high‑quality gynecological and obstetric care, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal services
• Provide emergency obstetric care, including management of complicated deliveries and surgical procedures (e.g. caesarean sections, instrumental deliveries, uterine aspiration/curettage)
• Conduct daily ward rounds in maternity, hospitalization wards, and ICU in collaboration with medical, anesthesia, and midwifery teams
• Assess new admissions and ensure appropriate clinical management and documentation
• Participate in on‑call duties and provide bedside supervision, coaching, and training to medical and midwifery staff
• Ensure implementation of MSF clinical guidelines, protocols, and tools related to obstetrics and gynecology
• Contribute to maternal mortality and near‑miss reviews, data collection, and clinical audits
• Support supervision of gynecological staff HR processes, including training and performance follow‑up, as required
• Oversee rational use, maintenance, and availability of gynecological equipment, drugs, and pharmacy stock in collaboration with pharmacy and logistics teams
• Work collaboratively with national and expatriate doctors, consultants, and referral hospitals

Requirements
Education

• Essential: Specialist Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology (mandatory)
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years certified professional experience as an OBGYN
• Desirable: Previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries.

Languages:

• Essential: Mission language English
• Desirable: Local language Hausa, Fulani
• Competencies: Results Teamwork Flexibility Commitment Stress management
• Knowledge (Essential): computer literacy (word, excel).

Remuneration
According to MSF salary scale plus 13th month allowance equivalent to 1 month of gross salary.

Application Closing Date
16th April, 2026.