Job title: Medical Doctor to join our Search and Rescue (SAR)- (on board ResQ People vessel )- Deadline: 21/10/2024
Company: MEDICI DEL MONDO
Location: Italia
Job Description: Medici del Mondo Italia is the Italian section of the international network of Médecins du Monde (MdM). The association was formed in December 2020 and formally joins the MdM network in October 2021. MdM Italia pursues social solidarity objectives and acts to guarantee the right to health and access to health in Italy and worldwide. The new association will face several challenges in the coming years, particularly in developing its fundraising capacity. The lines of action pursued by the association to date are access to health of migrants and vulnerable groups living in situations of housing and environmental insecurity.Location: on board ResQ People vesselDuration: Full-time, 4 to 6 weeksStart: end of October 2024Deadline: 21/10/2024We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Doctor to join our Search and Rescue (SAR) mission team. 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. 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.DUTIES AND TASKSEmergency 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 prioritize 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, 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.PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTSMedical degree from an accredited institutionValid medical licenseRelevant experience; previous experience in emergency medicine, trauma care preferred.Excellent English language skills.PERSONAL REQUIREMENTSExcellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively 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/CERTIFICATIONSPrevious 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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