Surgery Volunteer Medical Specialist
Quick answer
Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking a Surgery Volunteer Medical Specialist for a remote position, providing medical and clinical support via a secure Telemedicine Platform.
- Role
- Surgery Volunteer Medical Specialist
- Organization
- Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
- Location
- Remote Only
- Work setup
- Remote
- Category
- Other
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
Provide remote medical and clinical support to MSF’s global medical teams on a case-by-case basis, reviewing and responding to patient cases via a secure Telemedicine Platform.
What you'll do
- Review patient cases assigned to you on the Telemedicine Platform and provide timely medical or clinical advice (within 24 hours).
- Ensure all advice aligns with MSF guidelines and is appropriate for low-resource settings.
- Provide ongoing follow-up on assigned cases until they are resolved.
- Collaborate with other Medical Specialists assigned to the case and share specialized expertise to contribute to a global community of medical knowledge.
What it takes
- Minimum 4 years of post-qualification work experience in your medical specialty.
- University degree or higher in a medical specialty.
- Active registration and certification with your professional regulatory body.
- Comfortable using technology and navigating online platforms.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) required.
- Fluency in Arabic, French, or Spanish is highly desirable.
- Previous MSF experience or work in low-resource settings is highly desirable.
- Training in Tropical Medicine is an asset.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where can I apply for this position?
Submit your application by confirming your eligibility and answering a few questions about your motivation to volunteer with the Telemedicine Program.
What is the compensation for this role?
This is a volunteer position, so there is no compensation.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
Key responsibilities include reviewing patient cases, providing timely medical advice, ensuring advice aligns with MSF guidelines, and collaborating with other specialists.
What qualifications are required for this role?
Required qualifications include 4 years of post-qualification work experience, a university degree, and fluency in English.
Is this position remote?
Yes, the position is fully remote and support can be provided from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.
How to apply
Apply directly on Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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