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Medecines Sans Frontiers/Doctors without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, humanitarian, medical aid organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural or man-made disasters regardless of race, religion politics or gender and raising awareness of the plight of the people we help.

MSF was founded in 1971 by a small group of doctors and journalists who believed that all people should have access to medical relief. In 1999, Medecins Sans Frontiers was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of its pioneering humanitarian work. Today, Medecins Sans Frontieres is an international independent movement with offices in nineteen countries and projects in more than 70 countries.

POSITION: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DOCTOR

LOCATION: Abuja

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
The person will work closely with the medical team on approaching and assessing all kinds of emergencies in Nigeria and in the implementation of emergency interventions accordingly.

REQUIREMENT:
Licensed medical doctor
Experience in epidemic surveillance and response in advantageous
Proficient in use of Microsoft Word and Excel
Familiarity with NSF practice and protocols in an advantage
Willingness to undertake frequent travel.
Ability to speak Hausa language is an added advantage

TO APPLY
All interested applicants should send their Cover letter and CV, to the HR Manage MSF-France Office Plot 462, Cadastral Zone B04, Jabi District, Abuja or email applications to this email: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: on 10th August 2011

Seated candidates only will be called for an interview.

NOTICE: No monetary transactions, neither demands of favors in kind, nor other types of favoritism will be tolerated in the recruitment process, MSF reserves the right to refuse hiring of a candidate having benefited from such acts. All illicit demands of these types may be pursued through the Judicial system.