Job description
VACANCY: MEDICAL DOCTOR – ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Employer: Médecins Sans Frontières France (MSF France)
Location: Blantyre, Malawi
Position: Medical Doctor 4B – Oncology Department
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term contract
Expected Start: November 2026
Application Deadline: 31 October 2026 at 11:59
About Médecins Sans Frontières
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, non-profit humanitarian organisation providing medical assistance to populations in crisis without discrimination based on race, religion, creed or political affiliation.
In Malawi, MSF works in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and local communities on cervical cancer projects in Blantyre.
MSF France invites applications for a Medical Doctor position in its Blantyre Cervical Cancer Project.
Main Purpose of the Position
The Medical Doctor will provide outpatient and inpatient medical care in accordance with current medical knowledge, MSF protocols, organisational values and universal hygiene standards, with the aim of improving patients' health outcomes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Medical Care and Patient Management
- Conduct outpatient and inpatient consultations, diagnose medical conditions, provide preventive care and prescribe appropriate treatment in accordance with MSF protocols.
- Explain illnesses and treatment plans to patients and their families, ensuring they understand the information provided.
- Monitor hospitalised patients through daily visits, consultations and examinations.
- Determine whether patients should be discharged or transferred to other departments in collaboration with other doctors.
- Keep families informed about patients' progress where appropriate.
2. Oncology Patient Care
- Provide comprehensive curative and palliative care to oncology patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Conduct patient assessments, treatment, monitoring, psychosocial screening, patient education and follow-up.
3. Preoperative, Surgical and Postoperative Care
- Conduct preoperative assessments and obtain informed consent.
- Book patients for relevant procedures.
- Participate in daily ward rounds and provide postoperative care in collaboration with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and other clinical teams.
4. Multidisciplinary Clinical Coordination
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews, and clinical decision-making.
- Coordinate referrals and specialist input across relevant hospital departments.
- Collaborate with the 4B and 4C departments.
5. Clinical Governance and Patient Safety
- Implement and promote MSF clinical guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure adherence to infection prevention, antibiotic prophylaxis, pain management, thromboprophylaxis, blood transfusion, occupational exposure and rational medicine-use standards.
- Ensure universal precautions are followed and biohazard risks are reduced.
- Maintain professional confidentiality.
6. Medicines, Equipment and Hygiene
- Monitor the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under the doctor's responsibility.
- Ensure the quality, disinfection and sterilisation of medical materials.
- Promote compliance with hygiene standards and infection-control procedures.
7. Documentation, Reporting and Data Management
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic and paper medical records.
- Maintain relevant statistics and databases.
- Contribute to monthly reports, situation reports (SITREPs) and other departmental reporting requirements.
- Participate in epidemiological data collection and analysis, verifying data validity and reporting complications, medical errors or operational problems to the appropriate manager.
8. Team Supervision and Capacity Building
- Supervise clinical, nursing and support staff in accordance with MSF HR policies and procedures.
- Organise staff performance management, shift schedules and rotations.
- Participate directly in emergencies and on-call duties when necessary.
- Provide bedside, surgical and theoretical teaching to medical students, interns, residents, clinical officers, nurses, registrars and other healthcare professionals.
- Support ongoing training of multidisciplinary medical and paramedical teams.
9. Research and Quality Improvement
- Participate in departmental research and quality-improvement activities, particularly cervical cancer research.
- Contribute to standard operating procedure development, clinical audits and initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and quality of care.
The final allocation of tasks will depend on project needs and will be determined by the Medical Activity Manager or Medical Team Leader.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess:
- An MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Full registration with the Medical Council of Malawi.
- At least two years of clinical experience.
- Essential computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Fluency in English and proficiency in Chichewa; Chichewa is essential.
Additional advantages:
- Experience in oncology.
- Training or experience in chemotherapy management.
- Experience managing critically ill patients.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements should submit the following documents in PDF or Word format:
- Cover letter.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copy of National ID.
- Relevant certificates.
Online application form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vl0KOoExFvEEZrhqW2oOgZ1cVd9X23zMZnmBAT8UMs0/viewform?edit_requested=true
Closing Date: 31 October 2026 at 11:59
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without discrimination. Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
Important Recruitment Notice
MSF is committed to safe, transparent, fair and respectful recruitment. MSF does not charge application, recruitment or training fees.
If anyone requests payment to process your application or provide employment with MSF, do not pay. Report the request to:
Email: msff-lilongwe-recruitment@paris.msf.org
This job description outlines the main responsibilities and activities but is not exhaustive.
---
Find More Opportunities with Mvungi Job Master
Explore career opportunities and job-seeking support through Mvungi Job Master.
- Browse vacancies: https://mvungi.com/jobs
- Register: https://mvungi.com/register
- Join our official WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7gbc91XquZnalOXc2i
Reminder: Genuine employers do not require applicants to pay recruitment fees to secure a job.