Anaesthetist

Anaesthetist © Frederik Matte/MSF

You get to see some different medicine, you work and live with some amazing people in some amazing cultures, you learn a lot about yourself and you give some new and exciting anaesthetics- how can that be anything but a great thing to do? -Carl Stevenson MBBS FRCA

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

During conflicts and their aftermath, anaesthetists and surgeons are needed for assignments generally lasting from six weeks to three months or more. 

Basic diagnostic equipment and facilities needed to run an operating room may be limited; much of the sophisticated equipment you have come to rely on may simply not be there. Your clinical skills and judgment will be all important. Anaesthetists' responsibilities include anaesthesia for general, paediatric and obstetric surgery, as well as training of local staff.

Basic Requirements: 
  • Commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
  • Minimum two years of significant and relevant professional experience post-qualification
  • Demonstrated ability to work well as a part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience in supervising, training and managing others
  • Flexibility and ability to cope with stress
  • Willingness to work in unstable environments
  • Minimum of 3 months' relevant travel or work experience in developing countries
  • Available to work in the field for a minimum period of 6 weeks to 6 months or more.

MSF is always looking for people with language skills and at the moment we are particularly looking for field workers with good French and / or Arabic.

You should meet all the basic as well as the essential requirements relevant to your profession before applying to MSF.

Essential Requirements: 
  • Registration with the Irish Medical Council - Comhairle na nDochtúirì Leighis
  • Proven experience in Anaesthetics – experience of paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia is particularly useful
  • Current or recent clinical experience
  • Ability to work with limited technical resources
Desirable Requirements: 
  • It is helpful to have done other medical jobs – time spent in casualty and paediatrics departments will be especially relevant
  • Availability at short notice

If you feel that you meet our basic and specific requirements you can complete the application form online by clicking here