Obstetrics and Gynaecologist - Register

Role: Obstetrics and Gynaecologist - Register

Hours: UK-Med Register role, no guarantee of any work, but if deployed work will be full-time.

Remuneration: GBP £4,000 – GBP £5,000 Gross per month (Dependent on the level of role & the adversity of the context)

Duration: Register members who deploy will be offered fixed-term contracts. The duration will depend on the requirements of the response, but most responses are between 4 and 12 weeks.

Location: Internationally and/or to any of the UK-Med responses

Are you a licensed Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (O&G) interested in gaining experience and knowledge in the humanitarian field, particularly in providing emergency medical care? 

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the British National Health Service, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are seeking Obstetrician and Gynaecologists (O&G) that are enthusiastic about extending their knowledge and skills within a humanitarian environment. You will be able to make yourself available to travel and work internationally at short notice for a minimum of 4-6 weeks (longer availability is highly desirable) to join our register.

our ideal candidates will be responsible for providing pre-hospital and care within the scope of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team during O&G activities. They will actively participate in the coordination, supervision, and planning of patient care activities, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Collaborating closely with the clinical team lead, medical doctors, and other healthcare professionals, they will be instrumental in running clinics, seeing and treating patients and acting as a focal point for patient transfers and referral.

In this role, you will be managing multiple aspects of patient care, serving as a technical resource to support activities in the O&G context. Your responsibility will be to ensure the implementation and maintenance of best practices and global standards in patient care. Additionally, working alongside midwives, you will play a central role in enhancing the local capacity of field staff, which may include the Ministry of Health or other NGOs, by delivering training in areas relevant to the O&G response.

You will be determined, high performing, compassionate and collaborative, as well as being committed to learning and supporting others to learn.  Language skills will be an advantage. We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through and influential role in humanitarian programming.

How to Apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – O&G before applying.

To apply, please complete the questions and submit your CV below as soon as possible.

This vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications. Please apply as soon as possible

The selection process consists of two stages:

Interview Stage: All applicants will go through an initial interview stage.

Selection Training Stage: Applicants who pass the interview stage and do not have a minimum of 3 years of humanitarian experience will be required to complete a selection training.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse.  We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion.  We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.