volunteering Medical Doctor

Ihre Aufgaben

As a Medical Doctor for SAR, you will play a crucial role in providing medical assistance and support to survivors in distress during search and rescue operations.,

• Emergency Medical Response: provide immediate medical assistance to individuals in distress, including assessment, treatment, and stabilization of injuries and illnesses after rescue operations.

• Medical Triage: conduct rapid medical triage to priorize care and allocate resources effectively.

• Medical Evacuation: identify survivors in need of MedEvac and, in close collaboration with the Head of Mission / SAR Team Leader, coordinate and facilitate the evacuation, by boat or helicopters.

• Medical Consultation: provide medical care, monitor the condition and administer adequate treatment to survivors on the vessel.

• Documentation and Reporting: maintain accurate medical records, including patient assessments, treatments provided, and medications administered.

• Pharmacy and medical stock: the medical team is responsible for the management of pharmacy, including inventory update, consumption recording and monitoring, kits preparation, Biomed device checking, access to narcotics and controlled drugs (locked storage); at the end of the mission the medical team hands over an updated inventory to log & supply to replenish the medical stock.

• Liaising: the MD is responsible for the communication with health authorities on shore, in coordination with the Head of Mission.

• Upon disembarkation the MD writes a medical report for health authorities and internal record.,

• A SAR mission usually lasts approximately 4 to 6 weeks including embarkation, training, SAR operations end of mission duties.

• This job description outlines the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position of Medical Doctor for Search and Rescue Mission.

• Specific duties and requirements may vary based on the nature of each SAR mission and organizational protocols.

Ihr Profil

This position requires a strong commitment to humanitarian aid, as well as strong medical skills and the ability to work effectively in challenging and dynamic situations.,

• Medical degree from an accredited institution

• Valid medical license

• Relevant experience; previous experience in emergency medicine, trauma care preferred

• Excellent English language skills

  PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectvely in a team of around 20 people

• Physical fitness and the ability to endure demanding conditions

• High flexibility and adaptability

• Willingness to take part in the daily life of the ship

• Commitment to humanitarian principles and the mission of search and rescue operations

  DESIRED SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in humanitarian and/or SAR missions is a strong asset

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

• Knowledge of French language is a plus

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