Orthopaedic Hip Surgery

Ouaga is a young Belgian non-profit organization which was previously operating under the “Artsen Zonder Vakantie / Médecins Sans Vacances” banner.

In 2021, they are again welcoming young health professionals motivated to put their knowledge and skills to the task of health-care provision and capacity building on their yearly orthopedic project in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
The focus of this project is hip replacement surgery with special attention to the continuity of care under the management of the local team.
Your work as a resident in a surgical subdiscipline consists mainly of assisting hip surgeries and exchanging medical knowledge with the local healthcare providers. You will also have the opportunity to meet local professionals and learn from their surgical expertise.
Anesthesiologists will work with the local team on spinal procedures, the focus being sharing of regional anesthesiological techniques.  

Specifics

• Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
• Looking for: training anesthesiologist and/or orthopedic surgeon with at least 1 year of specialty training completed.
• Language skills: must be able to function professionally in French.
• Funding: a personal contribution will be required.
• Insurance: no travel insurance provided.
• COVID-19 guidance