Doctor jobs in South Africa

ABOUT MSF

Doctors without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation committed to two objectives: providing medical assistance to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion, natural and man-made disasters; and speaking out about the plight of the populations assisted. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Today, MSF is present in more than 70 countries, where thousands of MSF doctors, nurses, logisticians, water-and-sanitation experts, and other medical and non-medical professionals work together to bring essential health services to people caught in humanitarian crises.

Key Responsibilities:

The primary job function is to resuscitate and stabilize patients then refer them to the appropriate medical departments for further medical management. Other specific responsibilities entail implementing SATS, protocols, and training of the ER team to achieve a well-functioning ER unit. The ER MD works as part of a medical team in the hospital.

Requirements:

• Medical Doctor with ER specialization.
• Valid Registration with HPCSA.
• Valid Passport.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player.
• Flexible to work in insecure contexts.

Benefits:

• Volunteer stipend.
• All expenses covered.
• Professional liability coverage, medical insurance, and repatriation cover.
• Humanitarian and international experience.

Note: Please ensure that both your CV and Cover letter are in PDF format.

Closing Date: 15 October 2020