Doctors Without Borders: URGENT FIELD NEED: Pediatric Intensivists

Doctors Without Borders is urgently recruiting Pediatric Intensivists to work in MSF pediatric unit in a Lebanese Hospital located in Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. This unit was opened to provide free or charge pediatric care to Syrian and Palestinian refugees as well as vulnerable children aged 1 month to 15 years old. This unit includes a general ward, an intensive and intermediate care unit and surgical capacities.

For more details about our operations in Lebanon: http://www.msf.org/en/where-we-work/lebanon

WHAT WILL I DO?

  • Apply MSF protocols and evidence-based medical knowledge to help diagnose and improve patient care
  • Provide appropriate patient and family education about diseases and their management
  • Follow up of hospitalized children and daily consultations in collaboration with the Lebanese medical team (on a shift basis)
  • Participate in the overall effort of ongoing pediatric training (formal and bedside) of nurses and junior colleagues in order to optimize the quality of pediatric care
  • Review and discuss selected cases and give technical input
  • Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings

WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO APPLY?

  • Availability for a minimum of 1 month (3 months is preferred)
  • At least 2 years relevant professional experience in pediatric critical care medicine
  • Valid medical license and certification in pediatric critical care medicine
  • Speaking Arabic is an asset but not required

HOW CAN I APPLY? 

Here is the link to requirements and how to apply: http://bit.ly/MSFPICU

Please submit a cover letter and CV (Subject: MSF PICU application) to melissa.bieri@newyork.msf.org

Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview