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Medical doctor

We are looking for Medical Doctors:

  • General Practitioners - Currently, the number of positions in the field is very limited for this profile. Therefore applicants that exceed the essential requirements and fulfill some of the desirable criteria have a greater chance of being contacted.
  • Medical doctors with a specialization in

As a General Practicioner your responsibilities vary according to the type of project: 

  • Clinical and organizational support for medical activities, e.g. in hospital settings and refugee camps,
  • In addition, the setup, coordination, training and supervision of health personnel represent a significant part of a general physician’s work.

Prerequisites

  • MEDICAL DOCTOR'S TITLE
  • 2 years of clinical experience
  • Diploma in tropical medicine or to have at least 1 year of working experience in a tropical context is an asset
  • Experience in areas such as pediatrics, maternal health, AIDS, tuberculosis, Hepatitis C, IV drug usage or victims of torture is an important asset
  • Adhere to the MSF Charter and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
  • Adhere to our Behavioral Commitments
  • Willingness to leave on mission without your partner and/or family and to work in an unstable environment
  • Good French and English language skills

length of mission

  • 6 to 12 months

Meet our medical doctors

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