MSF anaesthetists are teachers and trainers, and are there to help people manage pain in sometimes unbearable circumstances. The role of an MSF anaesthetist is incredibly varied: you might find yourself training local staff in the middle of a refugee camp hospital or managing anaesthesia with very basic resources for complex obstetric surgeries - all in the course of a day. 

 Our anaesthetists often work across various departments; supporting surgery, maternity and going wherever else they are needed. 

 As an anaesthetist you would be responsible for ordering and managing materials to manage the anaesthesia needs of an entire hospital, mentoring and support for local staff learning basic anaesthesia, planning and implementing anaesthesia management training workshops. You will also support pain management for all departments in the hospital/health centre. 
Requirements

Proven experience in anaesthetics – experience of paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia is particularly useful 
Full registration (doctors without this will need to provide a transcript of training, from a recognised training faculty and proof of original registration in the country they are registered in) 
Ability to work with limited resources 
Availability for a minimum period of six weeks to a maximum of six months 
Minimum of three months travel or work experience in developing countries 
Ability to work in unstable environments 
Adaptable and able to work in a team 
Flexible and able to manage stress 
Able to provide training and supervision to others 
Fluency in English is essential 

Qualifications

You will find it helpful to have done other medical jobs – time spent in casualty and paediatrics departments will be especially relevant 
Availability at short notice 
French or Arabic skills, which may be tested during the recruitment process