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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
JOB VACANCY – FULL TIME (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Obstetrician Gynaecologist
Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Location: Liwale
Reporting Line: Project Medical Referent
Organization Overview
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent medical humanitarian organization providing emergency care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, and healthcare exclusion.
MSF operates based on:
- Neutrality
- Impartiality
- Care based strictly on medical need
Main Purpose of the Role
To provide specialist obstetric and gynecological care before, during, and after pregnancy, ensuring:
- Improved maternal and reproductive health
- Reduced risks during pregnancy and delivery
- Safe obstetric surgical interventions
The role works in close collaboration with doctors, midwives, and nursing teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Care & Emergency Obstetrics
- Provide diagnosis, treatment, and care in obstetrics and gynecology
- Manage complicated pregnancies and deliveries
- Lead surgical obstetric care, including emergencies and complex cases
- Participate in 24/7 emergency on-call coverage
- Perform Caesarean sections and obstetric procedures
- Implement MSF and Ministry of Health clinical protocols
- Ensure safe labor management practices (including partograph use)
2. Clinical Quality Improvement
- Conduct C-section audits (indications, outcomes, avoidability)
- Monitor infection prevention and surgical safety standards
- Lead maternal death and near-miss reviews
- Identify system gaps and preventable risks
- Ensure safe antibiotic use and rational drug prescription
- Improve operating theatre standards with surgical teams
- Ensure timely incident reporting (within 72 hours)
3. Telemedicine & Coordination
- Support 24/7 telemedicine referral system
- Coordinate between district, primary, and tertiary facilities
- Ensure timely specialist consultation for complex cases
4. Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Train and mentor:
- Medical officers
- Clinical officers
- Midwives
- Conduct bedside teaching and case reviews
- Deliver emergency obstetric training (e.g. shoulder dystocia, breech delivery)
- Strengthen clinical decision-making capacity
5. Monitoring, Data & Reporting
- Maintain accurate maternity and surgical records
- Track key indicators:
- Maternal mortality rate
- Caesarean section rate
- Post-operative infection rate
- Ensure proper documentation of surgical checklists
- Promote complete and accurate clinical record-keeping
6. Resource & Equipment Management
- Supervise use and maintenance of obstetric equipment
- Ensure proper drug stock management
- Coordinate with pharmacy and logistics teams
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Master’s degree in Gynecology/Obstetrics from a recognized institution
Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Experience in NGOs or developing countries is an advantage
Skills
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel)
- Strong clinical and surgical skills
- Ability to work in resource-limited settings
Languages
- English (required)
- Kiswahili (required)
Salary & Benefits
- Basic salary: TZS 4,250,000 per month (non-negotiable)
- 2% salary increment after 12 months
- Additional 2% increment every following 12 months
- Additional benefits discussed during interview
Application Requirements (Mandatory)
Applicants must submit:
- Motivation letter
- Updated CV
- National ID copy
- Professional certificates
- Academic certificates
- Valid Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT) license
Important: Applications without all required documents (especially MCT license) will be automatically disqualified.
Application Deadline
Wednesday, 06 May 2026 – 17:00 (5 PM)
Application Submission
Email:
MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org
Subject line:
OBGY Liwale
Alternative submission locations:
- MSF Office, Dar es Salaam (Uporoto Street)
- MSF Guest House, Kibondo
- MSF Office, Liwale (Lindi)
Additional Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- No application fees (MSF does not charge applicants)
- MSF promotes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity
- Zero tolerance for abuse, harassment, or discrimination
To apply for this job email your details to MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org