Burns and Reconstructive Surgeon

MSF works with qualified, professional, and committed surgical teams to provide high-quality care to patients. Our surgical programs deliver standardized medical services—including clinical guidelines, hygiene protocols, technical platforms, and medical products—even in unstable or remote environments. MSF deploys appropriate international and local human resources to ensure patients receive quality care.

Currently, there is a growing need for Burns and Reconstructive Surgeons, especially in Afghanistan and Gaza.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative consultations, assess surgical risks with anesthesiologists, and obtain signed surgical consent from patients.
• Perform emergency and scheduled surgeries.
• Provide post-operative clinical care and ward rounds (in collaboration with anesthesiologists, operating room nurses, and ward staff).
• Implement MSF’s clinical policies, tools, guidelines, and protocols.
• Organize and conduct hospital emergency disaster response drills.
• Manage, train, and supervise the surgical team.
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Requirements

• Licensed and registered Burns and Reconstructive Surgeon at Specialist level or above.
• Technically proficient and able to teach the following procedures:
• Burns management
• Skin grafting
• Treatment of burn scar contractures
• Local flap surgeries (muscle and fascial flaps)
• Holds a valid medical degree and license.
• Able to work in resource-limited settings with flexibility and strong team coordination skills.
• Fluent in English (B2 level) and/or French (B1 level) (spoken and written).
• Available for assignments of at least 8–12 weeks.
• Willing to work in unstable environments.
• Commitment to MSF’s Behavioral Commitments and Charter
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Equal Opportunity

MSF-Hong Kong is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and impartial workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital or pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented communities in the humanitarian aid sector to apply.

MSF Package

• Monthly indemnity
• Field per diem allowance in local currency
• Health and travel insurance
• Transportation to and from the mission country
• Accommodation during the mission
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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is actively seeking qualified professionals to join our pool of field staff. Successful candidates will be added to our talent roster and may be deployed to one of our medical humanitarian projects across more than 70 countries, based on operational needs and project requirements.

To apply:
Submit your application via https://msf.org.cn/zh-hans/join-us/field-work.
All submitted personal information, CVs, and cover letters must be in English.
For inquiries, contact: field.recruitment@hongkong.msf.org