Senior Medical Officer - Obs and Gynae

Programme & Policy Medical & Health

Overview

Provide technical support in sexual reproductive health, focusing on high-risk pregnancies.

You have:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience practising independently as an Obs /Gynae (i.e., does not require supervision).
• MBBS recognised by the BMDC with 2 years of post-graduation training.
• Up-to-date evidence of current license and registration to practice.
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote and insecure locations and in unstable areas.
• Previous experience of managing obstetric complications often associated with humanitarian emergencies, e.g. management of infectious diseases in pregnancy, clinical management of rape, etc.
• Familiar with the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for reproductive health in humanitarian settings
• Advanced life support, pediatric life support and neonatal life support trained or their equivalents.

The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday · All children learn from a quality basic education and that, · Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity The incumbent will be a technical part of the health programme, with special focus on Sexual Reproductive Health. S/he provides direct involvement in high-risk pregnancies and obstetric emergencies, including life-saving surgical and medical interventions. The role emphasises mentorship, supervision, and continuous professional development of medical officers, midwives, nurses, and allied health staff to build resilient teams and improve service delivery.

Furthermore, the role is expected to engage with internal and external technical working groups and communities of practice, will work closely with the Paediatrician, Anesthesiologists, operating theatre staff and midwives, and will have direct communication with the other members of the clinical team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience practising independently as an Obs /Gynae (i.e., does not require supervision).
• MBBS recognised by the BMDC with 2 years of post-graduation training.
• Up-to-date evidence of current license and registration to practice.
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote and insecure locations and in unstable areas.
• Previous experience of managing obstetric complications often associated with humanitarian emergencies, e.g. management of infectious diseases in pregnancy, clinical management of rape, etc.
• Familiar with the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for reproductive health in humanitarian settings
• Advanced life support, pediatric life support and neonatal life support trained or their equivalents

The Organisation We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the rights of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday • All children learn from a quality basic education and that, • Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview

‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

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