Obstetrician–Gynaecologist (OBGYN) at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Description

• Currently, MSF France is co-operating with the Federal Ministry of Health, State and Local government departments of health on various projects.
• Our current focus is a VVF and maternity response in Jahun, Jigawa state, and Malaria and Nutrition response in Katsina state with its coordination office in Abuja, Nigeria.

Main Purpose

• The Obstetrician–Gynaecologist will provide comprehensive gynecological and obstetric care, including preventive, diagnostic, emergency, and surgical services, in line with MSF clinical protocols and universal hygiene standards.
• The role aims to improve women’s reproductive health outcomes and reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality through multidisciplinary teamwork.

Job Description

• Deliver high‑quality gynecological and obstetric care, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal services
• Provide emergency obstetric care, including management of complicated deliveries and surgical procedures (e.g. caesarean sections, instrumental deliveries, uterine aspiration/curettage)
• Conduct daily ward rounds in maternity, hospitalization wards, and ICU in collaboration with medical, anesthesia, and midwifery teams
• Assess new admissions and ensure appropriate clinical management and documentation
• Participate in on‑call duties and provide bedside supervision, coaching, and training to medical and midwifery staff
• Ensure implementation of MSF clinical guidelines, protocols, and tools related to obstetrics and gynecology
• Contribute to maternal mortality and near‑miss reviews, data collection, and clinical audits
• Support supervision of gynecological staff HR processes, including training and performance follow‑up, as required
• Oversee rational use, maintenance, and availability of gynecological equipment, drugs, and pharmacy stock in collaboration with pharmacy and logistics teams
• Work collaboratively with national and expatriate doctors, consultants, and referral hospitals

Requirements
Education

• Essential: Specialist Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology (mandatory)
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years certified professional experience as an OBGYN
• Desirable: Previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries.

Languages:

• Essential: Mission language English
• Desirable: Local language Hausa, Fulani
• Competencies: Results Teamwork Flexibility Commitment Stress management
• Knowledge (Essential): computer literacy (word, excel).

Remuneration
According to MSF salary scale plus 13th month allowance equivalent to 1 month of gross salary.