Printed from: https://www.cmf.org.uk/doctors/jobs/?id=1718
Where: Segbwema, Sierra Leone
Contact: Dr Rob Burnie
Tel: (+44) 07742765819
Email: robert.burnie@doctors.org.uk
Website: https://www.friendsofnixon.org/
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Applications are sought for the post of a bursary supported voluntary Medical Doctor at Nixon Memorial Hospital, Segbwema, Sierra Leone. A minimum of 2 years post-graduate medical experience is required (Completion of UK foundation Programme or equivalent) together with full registration with the GMC or equivalent. Experience in obstetrics, paediatrics and emergency medicine is desirable as is some experience of working in a low resource setting or an insight into tropical medicine.
Due to a diverse range of clinical need, applicants working in all medical specialties (or none) are welcome to discuss their suitability for the role. The role may be suitable for an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) for individuals in specialty training.
About the hospital: Nixon Memorial Hospital is a mission hospital in rural eastern Sierra Leone, approximately 350km from Freetown. It serves an estimated population of 30,000 providing daily outpatient and 24 hour inpatient care across 5 wards including paediatrics and maternity. It has a functioning operating theatre and laboratory offering basic investigations. It is currently staffed by one Sierra Leonean doctor, supported by a Community Health Officer, nursing team and voluntary overseas medics. It is anticipated that Nixon Memorial Nursing school will re-open in 2024 with students undertaking their clinical experience at the hospital.
