ER Doctor for international humanitarian missions

ReliefWeb; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private insurance coverage

Housing provided

Medical evacuation

Per diem for meals

Job summary

MSF is seeking an ER Doctor for international humanitarian missions. The role covers supervision of the Emergency Service from admission to discharge, with emphasis on triage, patient flow, and protocol implementation.

You will train and supervise national staff to ensure knowledge transfer and quality care. You will work in multiple project sites across the region and must meet essential qualifications in emergency medicine, general medicine, and English/Spanish language requirements.

Qualifications

• Essential: General Physician Degree.
• Essential: Specialty in Emergency Medicine or anesthesia specialization and/or REA/ICU.
• Desirable diploma in tropical medicine.
• Essential: 2+ years practicing as Doctor in ER/ICU.

Responsibilities

• Apply medical knowledge for diagnosis, prevention and treatment per MSF protocols.
• Inform patients and families about diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Monitor hospitalized patients daily and coordinate discharge or transfers.
• Ensure proper distribution of medicines and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Emergency medicine

ER/ICU care

Team leadership

Education

General Physician Degree

Emergency Medicine/Anesthesia/RE A/ICU

Tropical medicine (Desirable)

Job description

Costa Rica + 7 more

ER Doctor for international humanitarian missions

Organization

• Médecins Sans Frontières

Médicos Sin Fronteras en México A.C.

Seeks ER Doctor for International Humanitarian Missions

To join our team in International Projects

(Minimum availability of 6 months)

THIS JOB PROFILE IS IN ENGLISH SINCE THIS IS THE REQUIRED LANGUAGE FOR THE JOB

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The emergency doctor supervises the operation of the Emergency Service, from the admission to the discharge of the patients, according to the objectives of the project and in relation to the other services of the hospital.

As an ER physician, you are responsible for providing the best medical care to the patient and are involved in the triage system, patient flow, and protocol implementation.

It guarantees the training and supervision of national personnel. For the purposes of knowledge transfer, the training consists of both theoretical and head training to ensure a gradual transfer of responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply medical knowledge and skills for diagnosis and prevention. Carry out outpatient and hospital consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting MSF protocols.
• Keep the patient and their family informed about the disease and give appropriate explanations about the treatment to be followed, verifying that they have understood it.
• Monitor the evolution of hospitalized patients / IDP through daily visits, consultations and exams. Prescribe the necessary treatment following MSF protocols, deciding in collaboration with other doctors whether patients should be discharged or transferred to other departments, and informing their families about the patient's progress.
• Verify and control under his responsibility the rational distribution of medicines and equipment, and take care of the quality, disinfection and sterilization of medical equipment. Ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of epistemological data, verifying the validity and informing the person in charge or coordinator of the field about any problem or complication in the patient's illness, or medical error. Controls the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.
• Ensure continuous training of the multidisciplinary medical / paramedical team to optimize the quality of care.
• Knows and ensures that all MSF medical protocols are still being implemented, verifying that universal precautions are followed at all times, reducing risks of biohazard and improving infection control. Ensures that professional confidentiality is respected.
• Manages the team under his responsibility in accordance with MSF's HR policies and procedures, supervising its performance, organizing and planning shifts and rotations, and directly participating in emergencies or calls if necessary.

PROFILE

Education and formation

• Essential: General Physician Degree.
• Essential: Specialty in Emergency Medicine or anesthesia specialization and/or REA/ICU.
• Desirable diploma in tropical medicine

Experience

• Essential: minimum 2 years practicing as Doctor in ER or ICU/REA
• Desirable work experience with MSF and other NGOs in developing countries

Languages

• Essential: English (B2 or higher level)
• Essential: Spanish (C1 or higher level)
• Knowledge of French will be an asset

Knowledge

Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)

Competencies

• People Management and Development
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Behavioral Flexibility
• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Planning and Organizing
• Cross-cultural Awareness
• Stress Management

POSITION CONDITIONS

Work Venue: Where the needs of the project require it

Profits: Monthly remuneration: Approximate gross monthly starts in USD $2,300 and may increase according to related experience. Private insurance coverage that includes medical coverage and hospital, temporary disability and life insurance. The organization also has an arranged medical evacuation if necessary. The expenses of stay in the land are covered: housing, basic services, cleaning and washing. Other expenses such as transportation, visas, transfer to the country of destination and Displacements in the field will also be covered by MSF. Per diem or monthly per diem: mainly to cover meals and small personal expenses.

Start: Depending on the needs of the project

Duration: Minimum 6 months

Working day: Full time

Countries

• Costa Rica
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• Haiti
• Honduras
• Mexico
• Nicaragua
• Panama