Neurosurgeon Specialist (On behalf of Benishangul Gumuz Health Bureau)

Medical Teams International

Full time Posted: Oct 14, 2026

Career Level

Mid Level(3-5 years)

Location

Assosa General Hospital, Benishangul Gumuz

Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

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About This Role

This position places a neurosurgeon at a regional referral hospital in Assosa, where the case mix is shaped less by elective spine surgery and more by trauma — road accidents, conflict-related injuries, and delayed presentations from a wide catchment area. The employer of record is Medical Teams International, but the work itself sits inside a government hospital strengthened by EU funding, so you would be building a service rather than slotting into an established one. It suits a surgeon who is comfortable with high-acuity, resource-limited practice and who wants their skills to have visible impact on underserved populations.

What the Requirements Say About This Role

The mid-level framing here is practical rather than rigid — what matters is demonstrated operative independence in cranial and spinal trauma, not years served. The mention of "available hospital facilities" is a quiet but important signal: the selection panel is looking for someone who can adapt technique to imperfect infrastructure rather than someone who needs a fully equipped tertiary theatre. Because the post serves refugees, IDPs, and host communities together, the ideal candidate is also someone who can navigate cross-cultural patient communication and work alongside non-specialist staff who will depend on their guidance.

How to Approach This Application

Your application should lead with concrete operative experience — types of trauma cases managed, complications handled, and decisions made when imaging or equipment was limited. Given the EU-funded project framing, note any experience working within donor-supported health programs or with humanitarian agencies, as this shows you understand reporting and accountability expectations beyond clinical duties. It is also worth addressing retention openly: this is a hardship-location posting, and a brief, sincere statement about your motivation to serve in Benishangul Gumuz will distinguish you from applicants who treat it as a stepping stone.

Best Fit

Who This Role Suits

Best suited to a surgeon with three to five years of post-specialization trauma experience who is genuinely willing to relocate to Assosa and work with limited resources. Competition is likely low compared to urban specialist posts, which means a well-prepared application has a realistic chance — but the role demands real commitment, not just a credential.

Under the EU-funded INTEPA project, MTI provides financial support to strengthen Assosa General Hospital's specialized healthcare capacity. This position aims to improve access to neurosurgical assessment, emergency management, and appropriate surgical treatment for refugees, internally displaced populations, and vulnerable host communities.

Job Summary

The Neurosurgeon will provide specialized assessment, diagnosis, and management of neurosurgical conditions, including traumatic brain and spinal injuries, and contribute to improved access to timely and quality neurosurgical care.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and manage neurosurgical conditions in accordance with professional standards.
Perform neurosurgical procedures within professional competence and available hospital facilities and resources.
Provide emergency assessment, stabilization, and management of neurosurgical patients.
Coordinate with emergency, surgery, radiology, anesthesia, intensive care, and other clinical teams.
Arrange appropriate referrals when advanced interventions are required.
Provide clinical mentorship and contribute to the capacity development of hospital staff.
Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with patient safety, infection prevention, and medical ethics standards.
Promote safe and effective use of available neurosurgical equipment, supplies, and medicines.

Qualifications and Experience

Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized and accredited university.
Recognized postgraduate specialization in Neurosurgery.
Valid professional registration and current license to practice in Ethiopia.
At least 3 years of relevant post-specialization clinical experience, preferably in a hospital providing surgical and emergency services.
Demonstrated competence in neurosurgical assessment, emergency management, and operative care.

Other Requirements

Willingness and flexibility to work at Assosa General Hospital.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
Commitment to patient safety, professional ethics, and equitable access to specialized care.

Employment and Supervision

The successful candidate will be formally employed and deployed by Assosa General Hospital, with financial support provided by MTI through the EU-funded INTEPA project. The specialist will work under the hospital's established administrative and clinical supervision arrangements.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the following link

Neurosurgeon Specialist (On behalf of Benishangul Gumuz Health Bureau) – Fill out form

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