Surgeon

MSF surgeons often work with emergency teams to treat people wounded in conflict zones.

During conflicts and their aftermath, surgeons are needed for assignments generally lasting from four weeks to three months.

MSF surgeons often work with emergency teams to treat people wounded in conflict zones. At other times, they join teams that provide longer-term surgical care to communities without access to functioning healthcare systems.

During conflicts and their aftermath, surgeons are needed for assignments generally lasting from four weeks to three months. Responsibilities include general surgery, surgical-needs assessment and training of local staff.

Requirements Recognised higher surgical training and an ability to work autonomously Full Medical Council registration Ability to perform general surgery including paediatrics and caesarean sections. Some experience in A&E and orthopaedics is desirable Current or recent practical experience Ability to wo...