Vacancy notice: Obstetric - Gynecologist (3)

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Job Title Obstetric - Gynecologist (3)

Organisation United Nations Population Fund (http://www.unfpa.org)

Job Location East Timor (Dili and Oecussi Districts)

Closing date 20 Jan 2002

Job Description and qualifications:

Ministry of Health of East Timor Public Administration, in

collaboration with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), is seeking

candidates for the following position:

Position: Obstetric - Gynecologist (3 posts) Duty Station: East Timor in the

districts of Dili (2 posts) and Oecussi (1 post)Duration: 12 months (3 months

probation period) Start date: immediately or 1 February 2002 at the latest

Duties and responsibilities:

Under the direction of Director of the respective hospitals, the

Obstetric - Gynecologist, is expected to undertake the following

major responsibilities:

Provide specialist OB-GYN services within the country.

Provide continuing education for health workers as required,

especially in Reproductive Health related matters.

Qualifications:

1. An OB-GYN specialist with 2 years of working experience as a

specialist in developing countries.

2. A membership of OB-GYN professional association. International

membership is an asset.

3. Initiative, sound judgment and ability to work in harmony with

staff from different cultural backgrounds;

4. Fluency in English and Bahasa/Malay is an advantage, knowledge in

Tetun and/or Portugese is a plus.

Payment and benefits:

In line with the salary scale for international staff in the

Ministry, the salary is offered at US$ 3000/month (nett). In

addition, the incumbent will receive leave entitlement, accomodation,

and one return air-ticket (including authorized travel-related

expenses).

Candidates should submit a cover letter and recent curriculum vitae

to UNFPA-Dili (tini.unfpa@...) or fax number: 670-390-312-618.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

tini.unfpa@...

Job reference code: RW_88257Y

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