Ref. TP-N-00081-31
Your task
The ICRC anaesthetist works as part of surgical teams sent in when existing facilities are unable to care for persons injured as a result of war. He/she may also treat victims of accident and illness. The teams work either in hospitals built, equipped, supplied and managed by the ICRC, or in existing hospitals to which the ICRC provides supplies and equipment, reinforces local personnel and, in some cases, assists with training.
Selection requirements
- prepare to accept unaccompanied posting for the duration of the assignment (minimum 3 months)
- excellent command of English
- qualified anaesthetist
- postgraduate experience as an anaesthesiological specialist
- driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
Your profile
- strongly motivated by humanitarian work
- able to work under pressure in a dangerous environment
- able to supervise others and to work in a team
- able to administer general and local anaesthetics without supervision
- able to train/supervise local anaesthetists and supervise post-operative care
What we offer
- an opportunity to help the victims of conflict
- engrossing, rewarding work in an unusual setting
- ample support in integrating into the new working environment
- generous social benefits
