Surgeon for International Humanitarian Missions
Quick answer
Médicos Sin Fronteras is hiring international Surgeons for humanitarian missions in field locations, offering approximately $1,500 monthly plus comprehensive living support and insurance.
- Role
- Surgeon for International Humanitarian Missions
- Organization
- Médicos Sin Fronteras en México A.C.
- Location
- International humanitarian project sites
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- USD $1,500 gross monthly starting bonus, plus covered housing, living expenses, insurance, and medical evacuation.
- Category
- Other
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
Médicos Sin Fronteras (MSF) is seeking experienced surgeons to join their international humanitarian missions for a minimum commitment of 3 months. The role involves performing emergency and programmed surgical interventions, coordinating clinical policies, and providing pre- and post-operative care in challenging field environments. Successful candidates will work closely with multidisciplinary medical teams to ensure high standards of patient care and surgical safety. This is a deployment-based position requiring a high degree of flexibility and dedication to MSF humanitarian principles.
What you'll do
- Coordinate the implementation of MSF clinical policies and sterilization standards.
- Perform emergency and programmed surgical interventions.
- Conduct pre-operative consultations and obtain patient consent.
- Manage post-operative care and supervise medical staff training.
- Analyze surgical-anesthesia data to monitor quality and clinical trends.
What it takes
- General Physician degree and final specialization in surgery.
- Minimum 2 years of post-specialization surgical practice.
- Proven experience with C-sections, orthopedics, or trauma care.
- Professional proficiency in English (B2+) and Spanish (C1+).
- Commitment to MSF humanitarian principles and behavioral flexibility.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Private medical, hospital, disability, and life insurance, medical evacuation, provided housing, utilities, transportation, visa support, and monthly per diem for personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the position located?
This role is located at various international project sites as dictated by humanitarian needs, and it is an in-office/on-site position.
What is the compensation package?
The starting bonus is approximately $1,500 USD gross per month for the first year, with increases thereafter; the organization also covers housing, food expenses, insurance, and travel costs.
What qualifications are required?
Candidates must hold a General Physician degree, a specialization in surgery, and at least 2 years of post-specialization practice, alongside B2 English and C1 Spanish proficiency.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should upload their CV and a motivation letter written in English to the MSF portal; the application process remains open year-round.
How to apply
Apply directly on Médicos Sin Fronteras en México A.C.'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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