MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We are a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people.

 

We provide emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases and assist those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers care based on need and when we see injustice, we speak out. We are an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, and this is what makes the difference between life and death.

 

People are our priority. At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Artsen zonder Grenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We encourage diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity characteristics and how they work together.

 

Anaesthesiologist

 

 

Main Purpose

As an anesthesiologist, you will carry out clinical work and collaborate closely with local health staff, to whom you will provide training, supervision and coordination.

 

Generic Job Accountabilities

This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position, it is not all-encompassing. Therefore, the responsibilities and activities of the position may differ from those described in this job description due to organisational and operational needs.

Your duties may include in-theatre work, pre-operative assessment and resuscitation, and post-operative care along with pain management. This will most often be accomplished while supervising national staff in recovery rooms and wards, and training and sharing expertise with local doctors and nurses. Your duties may also include technical and theoretical support to the Emergency Department and ICU on airways and ventilator management, sedation and pain management (especially in the absence of an ICU/ER expat MD post). You will also need to be prepared to collaborate with pharmacists with regards to the safekeeping and inventory of anesthesia medicament.

Be prepared to be flexible. You might work in a low-resource setting, where diagnostic equipment and facilities in the operating rooms often are limited. You will need to be open to new cultures and show understanding towards new contexts. The level of formal medical/nursing education may be less than basic, which can be a challenge in training/coaching provision. 

 

Candidate profile

• Certified anaesthetist
• Experience in paediatrics, obstetrics, and trauma anaesthesia
• The length of studies for specialisation is different from country to country. In some cases we require one gains some work experience after acquiring specialisation
• Ability to work autonomously with limited materials and resources
• Willingness to abide by Médecins Sans Frontières anesthetic protocols
• Experience in training, coaching and supervision
• Proficiency of the English language (minimum B2)
• Work or travel experience in developing countries
• Ability to cope with stress and to organize and prioritize workload
• Ability to work in an international team and together with national staff
• Willingness to work in an unstable and insecure environment
• Availability of minimum 3 months with motivation to do several mission months
• Flexibility

 

Strong Assets

• A strong medical background and the ability to work independently
• Experience with a similar non-governmental organization abroad
• A good command of the French and/or Arabic language is highly valuable
• Specialization in tropical medicine and/or a sub- specialization or experience in ICU
• Desirable skill/s: Regional blocks, pain management/palliative care

 

Information and Application

If you recognise yourself in this profile and meet the requirements, we welcome you to apply directly via the Apply button on this page and upload the following documents:

• Your most recent English CV not exceeding 3 pages
• A cover letter explaining your motivation to work with MSF
• A clear scan of your relevant diploma’s and certificates

 

In MSF we are strongly committed to professionalism and responsible behaviour and therefore the final phase of the application process is a background screening. Such screening can consist out of an identity check, check of employment history, reference check and declaration on behaviour.

If you are interested and would like to have additional information, please contact Recruitment, recruitment@amsterdam.msf.org.