Doctors with Africa CUAMM is the first Italian healthcare-focused NGO officially recognized by Italian authorities.
Founded in 1950 with the aim of training doctors to work in developing countries, Doctors with Africa CUAMM is working in Angola, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and the Central African Republic implementing healthcare projects in partnership with local governments and institutions.
JOB TITLE
Gynaecologist
JOB LOCATION
Sierra Leone, Pujehun Hospital
START DATE
January 2024
DURATION
12 months
REQUIREMENTS
- University Degree in Medicine
- Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or equivalent title) or, alternatively, Specialization in Surgery with obsteric skills
- Solid experience in the obstetric field and surgical management of obstetric and gynecological emergencies
- Good knowledge of English
- Previous professional experience in fragile countries and/or low resources settings
- Ability to work in a multicultural team
- Adaptability to work and live in a rural context
KEY DUTIES
The Gynecologist will work in the Pujehun Maternity Hospital and will be responsible for the delivery room and the Maternity ward.
The main tasks will be:
- managing the gynecological/obstetric area, carrying out clinical activities and guaranteeing the quality of the services provided
- contributing to the improvement of department management
- contributing to the supervision and training of department staff
- monitoring data collection and collaborating on reporting within the area of competence
- collaborating in the supervision of the management of drugs and healthcare materials in the two departments
- performing the role of tutor for JPOs (Italian residents in Gynaecology)
How to apply
https://doctorswithafrica.org/en/application-form/
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The selection process is based on non-discrimination criteria and candidates are taken into consideration without distinction of ethnicity, gender, political orientation, religion, personal opinions, sexual orientation.
Doctors with Africa CUAMM does not tolerate any abuse, exploitation or violence against vulnerable children and adults, nor other behaviour that does not respect human dignity from its own staff, partner staff or other staff associated with the NGO.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the mission and values of the organization, nondiscrimination policies and safeguarding principles.