Medical Doctor – Emergency Medicine - Gaza
Provide emergency medical care in humanitarian settings.
Overview
Provide emergency medical care in humanitarian settings.
You have:
- Licensed medical doctor with current and unconditional membership of a suitable registering organization.
- Significant experience working in Emergency Departments providing emergency medical care.
- Ability to travel and work internationally at short notice for a minimum of 4-6 weeks.
- Specific qualifications / professional registrations in Emergency Medicine.
- Experience practicing emergency medicine in low resource / humanitarian contexts.
Are you a licensed medical doctor experienced in providing emergency medical care in humanitarian settings?
Hours: Full time, with some weekend and evening working required to support the humanitarian programme delivery
Pay: £4,025-£4,200 gross per month (dependent on experience)
Location: Gaza, with some travel to Cairo, Egypt
Duration: Till 31st of December 2024 (funding pipeline dependent), with potential extension
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the British National Health Service, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
We are seeking Medical Doctors specialising in Emergency Medicine with previous experience working in humanitarian contexts. You will be able to make yourself available to travel and work internationally at short notice for a minimum of 4-6 weeks (longer availability is highly desirable) to deploy in Gaza, supporting the health needs of host and internally displaced persons.
Our ideal candidates will be fully licensed and experienced Medical Doctors, who have significant experience working in Emergency Departments providing emergency medical care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions. You will be confident and capable in treatment of both adults and children, and able to perform a full range of clinical activities including diagnosis and treatment. You will have experience practicing emergency medicine in low resource / humanitarian contexts.
You must hold a current medical license and able to demonstrate your current and unconditional membership of a suitable registering organisation. You must hold specific qualifications / professional registrations in Emergency Medicine.
You will be determined, high performing, compassionate and collaborative, as well as being committed to learning and supporting others to learn. Language skills will be an advantage.
We offer excellent learning opportunities and occasional opportunities to work in international humanitarian responses.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the [Candidate Information Pack – ED Doc - Gaza - April 2024]( before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Please apply below, and no later than 24th April, 2024. However, this is rolling recruitment, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to make a quick medical decision in a challenging situation? | The interviewer is assessing your ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions. | Share a specific instance where your quick thinking led to a positive outcome. |
| What strategies do you use to manage patients effectively in a resource-limited environment? | This question aims to understand your adaptability and resourcefulness in emergencies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure you are delivering compassionate care in high-stress situations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How have you supported your colleagues in a humanitarian context? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What languages do you speak, and how have they helped you in your medical career? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |