DART- Physicians and Surgeons

Samaritan's Purse Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily stipend

Travel covered

Lodging provided

Emergency travel insurance

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse Canada is seeking physicians and surgeons to serve on our Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART). Deployments are fast-paced, with long hours and challenging living conditions, aimed at delivering medical care and relief in disaster zones while sharing hope and compassion.

Qualified applicants must hold active Canadian medical licensure (or be pursuing licensure), have recent specialty experience, and be available for short notice deployments of four weeks at a time.

Qualifications

• Must be a physician with current active licensure in Canada or pursuing licensure.
• Post-residency with minimum two years of specialty experience.
• Experience in international context or disaster response is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care in disaster settings and during deployments.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in fast-paced environments.
• Travel to crisis areas with flexible schedules and long deployment hours.

Skills

English proficiency

Cross-cultural teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Medical degree and licensed in Canada

Job description

Samaritan's Purse is a Christian international relief organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Are you a Physician or Surgeon who thrives under pressure and has a heart for sharing the love of Christ with those who are hurting?

Samaritan's Purse believes in being the first on the ground in order to serve and help those who have suffered through a catastrophic event by providing water, food, shelter and medical care while sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Samaritan's Purse is seeking physicians and surgeons to serve on our Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART). The Samaritan's Purse DART stand ready to respond at a moment's notice whenever and wherever disaster strikes. The DART program is composed of readily available professionals trained to respond within a complex international environment. DART members must have a flexible schedule since deployments occur with little or no warning and have the drive and passion to work in the midst of devastation and tragedy. The locations and living conditions can be challenging and the workdays long and hard. We are searching for flexible people who can overcome daunting logistical challenges to bring help and hope to those who need it most.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants should be committed to Christian values and precepts and be in agreement with the Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required; proficiency in other languages is an asset.
• Relevant experience in specific field of practice within the last five years is required.
• Completion of accredited training as a physician in the applicable specialty, with current active licensure in Canada or actively pursuing Canadian licensure.
• Post-resident with a minimum of two years' experience as a physician in a specialty setting is required (time spent in residency counts toward minimum requirement).
• 1-2 years' professional experience in international context or disaster response management in developing countries is highly desirable.
• Available on short notice for immediate 4 week deployment at least once every 2 years.
• Able to serve within a very fast-paced environment, 7 days/week for extended hours while on deployment.
• Willingness to work in unstable, insecure areas.
• Flexible and able to manage stress.
• Able to work as a member of a team, particularly cross-culturally.
• Teaching experience desirable, but not required.
• Willingness to engage in daily prayer ministry with the DART team and with the patients we serve.
• Valid passport with no travel restrictions.
• Valid medical license.
• Travel vaccinations up to date.
• Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

These are not volunteer opportunities; a daily stipend, travel, lodging, meals and emergency travel insurance are covered by the organization.

For more details about our DART program, please click here.