email this page    print    RSS

Obstetricians / Gynaecologists

Support our work by making a donation today.

Where we are working


Adelaide

Date: Tuesday, 13th March

Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Venue:

The Conference Room

BioSA Incubator Conference Centre, 40 – 46 West Thebarton Road, THEBARTON SA 5031, Telephone: +61 8 8152 9300

Map:

Melbourne

Date: Wednesday, 21 March

Time: 7.30pm

Venue:

The Nursing Education Centre, The Alfred, Level 2, South Block, Commercial Road, Prahran

© Thierry Dricot

As an OB/GYN with Médecins Sans Frontières you will work in one of our many projects focusing on reproductive health. The OB/GYN works in close collaboration with both international and national staff, notably with the head charge midwife.  You can expect to perform both emergency and planned OB/GYN surgery, manage obstetric complications such as instrumental assisted deliveries, manage post-operative follow-up in conjunction with an anaesthetist, and train and support both surgical and midwifery staff.  Your clinical skills and resourcefulness will be put to the test primarily because the health care infrastructure in the locations we work may have fallen apart.  As the key referent for obstetric complications, you may be on call 24/7 for the duration of your placement. 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Fellow of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (or equivalent)
  • Current or recent practical experience with an emphasis on obstetric practice (as opposed to gynaecology)
  • Willingness to provide care in line with Médecins Sans Frontières policy and protocols for women's health
  • Available to work infield for a minimum of 6 weeks


ASSETS

  • Competency with ultrasonography equipment (available in some locations)
  • Willingness to commit for up to 6 months; several projects involve a significant training and skills transfer component therefore some longer placements are available.

 

Obstetrician/Gynaecologists must submit a Skills Assessment Table in addition to the standard application requirements. You can download the form here. 

STORIES FROM THE FIELD

Alan Hughes talks about his work in Aweil, South Sudan.