Medical Doctor 4B (Oncology Department)

JOB VACANCY

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES FRANCE –BLANTYRE

 Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. In Malawi, MSF works in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the local community in Cervical Cancer projects Blantyre districts.

MSFF is looking for its Blantyre Cervical Cancer Project Office:

MEDICAL DOCTOR 4B (Oncology Department) -1 POSITION

Workplace                   : Blantyre

Type of contract         : 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Start date                     : November 2026

Main purpose of the position

Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patient’s/beneficiary’s health conditions.

Main responsibilities

• Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF
• Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood.
• Follow up the evolution of the hospitalized/IDP patients, through daily visits, consultations and examinations, prescribing the necessary treatment following MSF protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments – in collaboration with other doctors- and informing their family about the patient’s evolution.
• Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and take care the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. Assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problem or complication of the patients’ illness, medical error and monitors the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.
• Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
• Knows and ensures all MSF medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control.
• Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
• Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.

Specific accountabilities  

1. Comprehensive Oncology Patient Care

Provide comprehensive curative and palliative care to oncology patients in inpatient, outpatient, including assessment, treatment, monitoring, psychosocial screening, patient education, and follow-up.

2. Preoperative, Surgical and Postoperative Care

Conduct preoperative assessments and obtain informed consent; booking patients for diferent procedures, daily ward rounds, and postoperative care in collaboration with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and other clinical teams.

3. Multidisciplinary Clinical Coordination

Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews, and clinical decision-making, while coordinating referrals and specialist input across relevant hospital departments.

4. Clinical Governance and Patient Safety

Implement and promote MSF clinical guidelines, protocols, and SOPs, ensuring adherence to standards for infection prevention, antibiotic prophylaxis, pain management, thromboprophylaxis, blood transfusion, occupational exposure, and rational medicine use.

5. Team Supervision, Teaching and Capacity Building

Supervise clinical, nursing, and support staff and provide bedside, surgical, and theoretical teaching to medical students, interns, residents, clinical officers, nurses, registrars, and other healthcare professionals.                                      

6. Documentation, Reporting and Data Management

Ensure accurate and timely documentation in electronic and paper medical records, maintain relevant statistics and databases, and contribute to monthly reports, SITREPs, and other departmental reporting requirements.

7. Research and Quality Improvement

Participate in departmental research and quality improvement activities, particularly cervical cancer research, and contribute to SOP development, clinical audits, and initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and quality of care.

8. Colaborate with 4B and 4C department

9. The final allocation of tasks within the team is based on the projects needs and therefor decided upon by the Medical Activity Manager or Medical Team Leader.

Requirements

Education: Candidate must be a holder of an MBBS or equivalent; Full Registration with Medical Council of Malawi.

Experience: At least 2 years of clinical experience (experience in oncology is an asset); Training or experience in chemotherapy management is desirable; Experience in managing critically ill patients is an advantage.

Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel and Outlook)

 Language: Chichewa essential, Fluent in English is mandatory

How to Apply

Applicants meeting the requirements are encouraged to send their Cover Letter, Updated CV, ID Copy, and relevant certificates, in Pdf or word format.

The closing date for receiving applications is 15^th October 2026 at 11:59 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without any form of discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground. Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. MSF is committed to applying Safe Recruitment principles, ensuring transparent, fair, and respectful recruitment processes that protect candidates, the organization, and its beneficiaries. MSF does not charge any application/recruitment or training fees: if ever you are requested to pay any amount to process your application or access employment with MSF, do not pay and please inform the MSF administration on email: msff-lilongwerecruitment@paris.msf.org as soon as possible. N.B.: This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position. It is not exhaustive.