Medical Doctor (voluntary, 12.01.-16.02.2026)

SOS Humanity; Syracuse; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

An NGO dedicated to humanitarian missions is seeking a Medical Doctor (voluntary) in Syracuse, Italy. This position involves working with a committed team to provide emergency care to survivors aboard the Humanity 1 vessel. Candidates must have a valid medical license and at least 3 years of clinical experience, particularly in emergency medical settings. The role offers a structured onboarding process, cooperation with a medical shore team, and covers travel costs. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Italian and/or French is a plus.

Servizi

Travel costs covered

Meaningful role within a diverse crew

Structured onboarding process

Support channels with medical shore team

Competenze

• Must have a valid license to practice medicine.
• Alignment with 3 years of clinical experience required.
• Strong background in emergency medicine essential.

Mansioni

• Conduct medical triage and provide initial care to survivors.
• Manage potentially life-threatening complications effectively.
• Provide basic medical support to survivors and crew.

Conoscenze

Emergency medicine

Culturally aware communication

Decision-making in high-pressure settings

Medical triage

Formazione

Valid license to practice medicine

Minimum 3 years clinical experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Rotation 24 from 12th January to 16th February 2026

Humanity 1 | Syracuse, Italy

SOS Humanity is looking for a Medical Doctor (voluntary) to join the medical team on board the Humanity 1 for Rotation 24.

You will work as part of a four-person medical team (Medical Doctor, Nurse/Paramedic, Midwife, Mental Health Specialist), supervised by the Care Coordinator. The onboard clinic is equipped for first and secondary aid to provide emergency care and ongoing treatment until a Port of Safety is reached.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct medical triage and provide initial care to survivors on arrival
• Recognise and manage potentially life-threatening complications
• Provide basic medical support to survivors and crew members
• Assess and coordinate medevacs with the Head of Mission
• Ensure accurate referrals to Italian authorities and relevant medical services
• Maintain an organised, functional clinic space throughout the rotation
• Document medical cases in line with internal and external requirements

Your Profile

• Valid license to practice medicine
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience
• Strong background in emergency medicine
• Confident decision-making in high-pressure, resource-limited settings
• Trauma-sensitive and culturally aware communication
• English C1; Italian and/or French are a strong advantage
• Experience in humanitarian or maritime contexts is a plus

What we offer

• A meaningful role within a diverse, committed crew
• Close cooperation with an experienced medical shore team
• A structured onboarding process and clear support channels
• Travel costs covered
• Voluntary engagement on a German-flagged civil SAR vessel