Employer: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Location : Global Deployment Option
Contract type: Max term contract
Your role
As a Physician Specialist Emergency Room, you are part of the ICRC hospital team. You ensure that the weapon-wounded, as well as all medical and surgical emergencies, are treated in a timely and accurate manner according to the principles established by the ICRC. You work in an independent or assisted ICRC hospital structures in often limited/low resources setting with strict security measurements. Your role is to participate in the organization and management of the emergency department, with local health partners, as well as to be the clinical referent for all activities in the department.
Main responsibilities
Coordinates efficiently all the activities of the emergency department with the ICRC hospital team and the local health partners
Organizes and manages the hospital emergency department while ensuring the medical team training
Ensures triage of patients to receive appropriate care in due time
Provides emergency treatments and coordinates the patients follow up with the required specialists
Participates, as a major player, in the implementation of the contingency emergency plan in case of an influx of wounded
With the other members of the ICRC surgical team, provides technical advice and supports local counterparts to maintain/develop the local capacities and reach international standards
Identifies additional needs to ensure complementary clinical training.
Education and experience required
Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Degree in Medicine and a specialization in Emergency medicine
A valid license to practice in your country of residence
Minimum of two years’ experience post Emergency speciality degree
Current ATLS, ETC, JATEC or EMTS certification or refresher course from within the last five years
Proficiency in English. A good command of a second language is a strong asset (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Portuguese)
Digital literacy
Proven record in healthcare teaching and training
Desired profile and skills
Able to work under pressure and lead a multicultural team in a challenging environment
Good organizational skills, capacity to manage and work within a team
Sound knowledge of protocols and guidelines relevant to low-resource settings
Previous international humanitarian experience is an asset
Clinical experience in pediatrics or pediatric emergency medicine
Willingness to commit to an initial mission of three months (preferably longer)
Our operational context
In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals
You are in good health and will do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field
You are prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for at least the first 24 months.
In line with our security guidelines, you hold a manual driving license
Our offer
Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
Length of assignment: 3-6 months
A two-week orientation course and other opportunities for further in-house training
Competitive employment package with attractive social benefits
Be part of the ICRC talent pool and be contacted for future assignments globally
