Gynecologist for Yemen

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical relief organization with more than 30 offices worldwide. When large-scale epidemics occur, and when crisis areas are too dangerous for many other organizations, our medical teams are there to assist those in need. We organize basic medical care, treat the injured, carry out vaccination campaigns, train local staff and build up medical infrastructure. In long-term aid projects our teams fight diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, sleeping sickness, and HIV/AIDS. 

Join MSF in our dedicated team of medical professionals on the ground as a Gynecologist in Yemen. 

This is more than a job, it's a journey to:

• Champion safe motherhood: Lead the fight against pregnancy and childbirth complications.
• Empower women: Deliver essential healthcare services and ensure healthy futures for mothers and babies.
• Be part of a lifesaving team: Collaborate with other medical professionals to make a tangible impact.

What you'll do:

• Perform gynecological and obstetrical procedures, adhering to MSF's high standards.
• Oversee maternity ward operations and ensure optimal care for mothers and newborns.
• Train and mentor locally hired staff, building capacity and knowledge within the community.
• Lead a team in a high-pressure environment, ensuring efficient resource management.

We are looking for a passionate and committed Gynecologist with:

• A completed specialist training as a gynecologist.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Gynecology with extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecological surgery, including caesarean sections, hysterectomy, ectopic pregnancies, multiple births and the management of all complications.
• Strong clinical skills and a commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
• Adaptability and resilience to work in a demanding environment.
• Fluency in English; Arabic a plus.
• Availability for at least three months, a longer period would be desirable.
• Willingness to work in accordance with Médecins Sans Frontières humanitarian principles, charter and mission statement.

Here’s what to expect:

• You will be part of our team in one of our two locations:
• Abs:  Abs has the only functioning hospital in the region with a catchment area of 1,3 million people with currently up to 1000 deliveries per month. Due to the ongoing conflict the population must cope with very poor living conditions, chronic malnutrition and poor antenatal care and family planning activities available. The access to health facilities is very limited.
• Al Qanawis: Al Qanawis Maternity and Neonatal Hospital is situated in a rural area and started as project by MSF in late 2020.  It has a catchment area of 360.000 people with an average of 500 deliveries/month. Due to the ongoing conflict the population must cope with very poor living conditions, chronic malnutrition and poor antenatal care and family planning activities available. The access to health facilities is very limited.

 Why Choose MSF?

• Make a real difference in a country facing immense hardship.
• Gain invaluable experience working in a global humanitarian organization.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Work for an organization with a strong commitment to independence and neutrality, allowing you to focus solely on providing medical care based on need, not political agendas.