Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières - USA · 2 months ago
Physicians
Medical
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expDoctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization providing medical care to those in need across the globe. MSF is seeking Physicians to provide lifesaving medical care, collaborate with local health staff, and manage medical supplies while working in challenging environments.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
As a medical doctor, you will carry out clinical work and collaborate closely with locally hired health staff, including providing training, supervision, and coordination
Your duties will also include supporting medical data collection and analysis, developing and implementing relevant protocols, and managing medical supplies
MSF projects offer opportunities to work and further develop skills in various areas of practice, such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, nutritional programs, and reproductive health
Data collection, analysis, and reporting are an intrinsic part of the role
You will be responsible for forecasting medical supply needs and managing medical stocks
MSF also needs experienced medical staff in coordination and management positions, such as medical coordinators
Locally hired MSF medical staff provide the most direct care
Internationally hired doctors mainly supervise medical staff and have training and administrative responsibilities, including planning medical programs, ordering medication and medical supplies, and reporting on medical activities
Only a small portion of what you do will be hands-on clinical work
Qualification
Required
Commitment to work in our international programs for a minimum of 9 to 12 month assignments
M.D. or D.O. and current valid license
Professional experience in a developing country or humanitarian context
Minimum of 2 years relevant professional experience post-residency
At least 6 months of clinical practice within the last 2 years
Professional experience supervising, managing, or training staff
Clinical experience in one or more of the following areas: Public Health, Obstetrics/gynecology, Pediatrics, Nutrition, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases, ICU or Minor Surgery
Preferred
French or Arabic language (B2 or above)
Postgraduate study in international public health, refugee health, infectious diseases, or tropical medicine
Infectious Diseases specialty (HIV/TB in particular)
Company
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières - USA
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization that helps people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from health care in more than 70 countries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Aaryahi Deshmukh
Chief Administrative Officer
John Rothmeier
Development Officer, Corporate Partnerships
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