Advanced Practice Medical Providers

Medicalfoundation; Borneo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking volunteers to provide clinical care and health education in Nova Scotia, Canada. Volunteers will assist families for a week, treating ailments and educating on disease prevention, including malaria. A valid medical license is required, and the program costs $3000 USD.

Qualifications

• Valid medical or nursing license and proof of expertise in the area of specialty.
• Meet travel and immunization requirements.
• Adaptability to rapidly changing conditions and ability to provide compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for rashes, burns, and open wounds; manage infections and wound care.
• Deliver care for lymphatic filariasis, leptospirosis, and schistosomiasis.
• Educate families on preventing malaria and on general health practices.
• Educate locals on staying healthy and caring for loved ones.

Job description

Overview

Setting: Clinic.

Role: Each day of clinic will be spent in the heart of a new village. During clinic, you can expect to assist entire families that span multiple generations. The services you provide will range from the treatment of rashes, burns, and open wounds, to care for lymphatic filariasis, leptospirosis, and schistosomiasis. Since mosquito-borne diseases are quite common in this region, you will also educate families on how to prevent contracting malaria. You and the rest of the volunteer team will also educate locals on how to stay healthy and how to care for their loved ones.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for rashes, burns, and open wounds; manage infections and wound care.
• Deliver care for lymphatic filariasis, leptospirosis, and schistosomiasis.
• Educate families on preventing malaria and on general health practices.
• Educate locals on staying healthy and caring for loved ones.

Timeline

• Time Commitment: 1 Week
• When: November 26, 2023
• Application Deadline: Ongoing

Requirements

• Valid medical or nursing license and proof of expertise in the area of specialty.
• Meet travel and immunization requirements.
• Teams are required to be adaptable to rapidly changing conditions and understand that rapid response teams require strength and compassionate care and service.

Cost

$3000 USD

More information

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