Closing date: 31 Dec 2017
What we do
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
Role description
The doctor works as part of the ICRC hospital teams. The ICRC hospital teams work either in hospitals built, equipped, supplied and managed by the ICRC, or in existing hospitals to which the ICRC provides supplies and equipments. S/he reinforces local personnel and, in some cases, assists with training. The doctor ensures a quality care as well as organization and management of services (paediatrics, internal medicine, outpatient, emergency room and intensive care unit) in close collaboration with her/his local counterparts.
Main responsabilities
- Do initial and follow up assessment of the services
- Manage and treat patients and ensure adequate follow-up
- Ensure rational prescription practices in accordance with valid national and international protocols/standards
- Ensure a good supervision and regular follow-up of the activities
- Support and train local doctors and medical staff
- Apply and promote hygiene standards and universal precautions in all health activities
- Prepare orders for medical supplies and identify new needs, in terms of drugs and medical equipment, in line with encountered pathologies and guidelines
- Propose protocols and guideline for medical activities if they do not exist to the technical referent in Geneva
- Contribute to the activity reporting system
- Ensure a regular overview of the context, disease patterns and make proposals for further development of the services, if necessary.
Desired profile and skills
- Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
- Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
- Degree in Medicine and a valid license to practice in your country of residence
- Minimum of two years’ experience post Pediatric specialty degree
- Excellent command of English. Knowledge of another language of ICRC interest: French, Arabic, Spanish and/or Russian is a strong asset
Our operational & field constraints
- In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals
- Candidates must be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field
- Candidates must possess a driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
- Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for a total of 24 months.
What we offer
- Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
- Generous social benefits
- Length of assignment: 12 months
- Join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere
How to apply:
Please apply directly on our website at the following link: http://bit.ly/2sCciWl