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VOLUNTEER, DOCTOR - (262)
Job Title
Volunteer, Doctor
Location
Global - GO (Primary)
Category
Volunteer / Intern
Date Needed By
10/1/2022
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (BACKGROUND)
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through healthcare training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization.
Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide.
This position will support International Medical Corps' emergency response delivering outpatient clinical care to disaster-affected populations.
SUMMARY: The Volunteer, Doctor will be responsible for providing clinical services in an outpatient health care setting.
He/she will be responsible for providing client counseling and direct care services including adult, adolescent and pediatric health services for both chronic and acute conditions.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide clinical services for disaster-affected population according to internationally accepted standards.
Ensure high quality clinical care based on analysis of relevant and available patient history/records.
Adhere to international drug usage protocols.
Ensure mental health detection and appropriate referral.
Monitor disease trends and notify supervisor of any changes.
Identify reportable diseases and notify supervisor and local health authorities.
Track daily patient data using tally sheets or other tools provided.
Provide health education to patients and community members.
Conduct urinalysis and rapid diagnostic tests.
Monitor and coordinate program activities assigned for the project.
Provide capacity-building training to local staff.
Adhere to administrative directives regarding work schedules and record keeping.
Provide all services to patients free of charge.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Typically, a Medical degree (Primary care physician) with a valid license to practice.
Typically, 6+ years of relevant Post Graduate medical experience.
Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care preferable.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic is desirable.
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL OR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Candidates can expect to be living and working in austere conditions.
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