Location: Maun , Botswana
We are looking for a qualified Emergency Physician
Job description
As an Emergency Physician you will be working in aeromedical retrieval in the fixed wing aeroplane as well as the helicopter. Patients transported vary from traumatology, medical conditions, obstetrics/gynaecology as well as paediatrics including premature neonates.
Furthermore you will be providing first line healthcare in the clinic during office hours when not out on duty. In the clinic you are expected to diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of medical conditions taking into consideration that closest specialist referral options start 500-1000km away.
Profile
As an Emergency Physician for OAR you are able to function at a high level of independence, are able to cope with unexpected situations and to be a strong team member. Furthermore, you are able to deal with irregular working times and communicate effectively with doctors from different specialties and cultural backgrounds.
Your skills include:
2 years post residency training
Critical care transport including airway, ventilation and circulatory management
Valid ACLS/APLS/ATLS
Aeromedical Evacuation & Transport course is desirable
International working experience in a resource limited environment is desirable
Affinity with tropical and/or wilderness medicine is desirable
Point of care ultrasound skills are desirable
Offer
We are looking for a minimum two-year full time commitment for a locally competitive salary starting first of January ’19, a chance to live in and explore one of the most remote and wild areas of Africa and gain unique working experience with exposure to a wide variety of conditions.
How To Apply:
Please send your CV and a motivational letter before the 30th of September to xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.com
We are looking for a qualified Emergency Physician
Job description
As an Emergency Physician you will be working in aeromedical retrieval in the fixed wing aeroplane as well as the helicopter. Patients transported vary from traumatology, medical conditions, obstetrics/gynaecology as well as paediatrics including premature neonates.
Furthermore you will be providing first line healthcare in the clinic during office hours when not out on duty. In the clinic you are expected to diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of medical conditions taking into consideration that closest specialist referral options start 500-1000km away.
Profile
As an Emergency Physician for OAR you are able to function at a high level of independence, are able to cope with unexpected situations and to be a strong team member. Furthermore, you are able to deal with irregular working times and communicate effectively with doctors from different specialties and cultural backgrounds.
Your skills include:
2 years post residency training
Critical care transport including airway, ventilation and circulatory management
Valid ACLS/APLS/ATLS
Aeromedical Evacuation & Transport course is desirable
International working experience in a resource limited environment is desirable
Affinity with tropical and/or wilderness medicine is desirable
Point of care ultrasound skills are desirable
Offer
We are looking for a minimum two-year full time commitment for a locally competitive salary starting first of January ’19, a chance to live in and explore one of the most remote and wild areas of Africa and gain unique working experience with exposure to a wide variety of conditions.
How To Apply:
Please send your CV and a motivational letter before the 30th of September to xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.com
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