Founded in 1950, Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first non-governmental organization focused on healthcare to be recognized by the Italian government. It is now the country’s leading organization working to protect and improve the wellbeing and health of vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Working with international and local partner teams, CUAMM provides medical aid and expertise in seven African countries:Angola, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
CANDIDATE ROLE
The Senior Gynaecologist will work in the Government Hospital of Bo, Sierra Leone. He/she will be responsible of coordinating, supervising and working alongside the local staff in the treatment of gynaecological and obstetric patients in the operating theatre as well as in the Out Patients Department. The Senior Gynaecologist will respond to the Health Coordinator, who is in charge of the management and organisation of the medical activity of Doctors with Africa in Sierra Leone, and to the Project Manager.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Medical Degree, and current professional registration in his country of residence
- Specialisation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with at least 10 years’ relevant professional experience
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English
- Previous professional experience in Developing Countries
- Willing to work in a multicultural team, adaptable and resilient to stress
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
- Manage the gynaecological/obstetric area, carrying out clinical activity and monitoring the coverage and quality of services provided in the delivery room, OT, OPD and in the maternity in general
- Contribute to the improvement of the wards management
- Manage and mentor the local medical staff through theoretical and practical trainings
- Collaborate in promoting the access to hospital services from the community of the hospital catchment area
- Support the work of the PH expert in collecting hospital data and preparing reports
TERMS OF CONTRACT
Work station: Bo Government Hospital, Bo, Sierra Leone
Starting date: February 2017
Duration: 11 months
Salary: according to experience from 3,500 euros gross per month
Accommodation provided by Doctors with Africa CUAMM
One A/R ticket for the entire duration of the mission
30 working days of holidays per year
Insurance expenditure covered by Doctors with Africa CUAMM
How to apply:
Send your CV and motivation letter at [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
More Information
- Job City Bo
