Setting: disaster zones role: the purpose of the ob-gyn medical officer position is to assist in delivering life-saving programs in disasters in a holistic and sustainable way, keeping in mind how the emergency response will set the groundwork for transitional and development programs. duties can involve assisting in deliveries (including cesarean sections), providing prevention of mother-to-child transmission (pmtct) treatment to hiv-positive pregnant women, and care for patients suffering from sexual violence-related injuries. additionally, performing both emergency and planned ob-gyn surgeries, managing obstetric complications (such as instrumental deliveries), managing post-operative follow-up, and training and supporting both surgical and midwifery staff. time commitment: 2 to 5 weeks (or longer) when: ongoing. must be able to deploy within 24-72 hours. application deadline: ongoing requirements: md or do and current license. current or recent practical experience (i.e. at least 6 months of clinical practice). experience in emergency surgeries and with complicated deliveries. training in tropical medicine and/or infectious diseases (especially hiv/aids, tb) is an advantage. cost: volunteers are responsible for their travel, visas, immunizations, and any travel insurance. in-country food and lodging expenses are included for certain programs. please contact mti for more details. for more information visit: mti email: #j-18808-ljbffr...
Setting: disaster zones role: the purpose of the emergency mental health officer is to assist in delivering life-saving programs during emergency events in a holistic and sustainable way, keeping in mind how the humanitarian response will set the groundwork for transitional and development programming. responsibilities may include assessments of mental health situations, facilitating life-saving mental health interventions needed in addition to prevention activities. time commitment: 3 to 5 weeks (or longer) when: ongoing. must be able to deploy within 24-72 hours. application deadline: ongoing requirements: currently licensed to practice as one of the following: psychiatrist; clinical psychologist; psychiatric nurse; occupational therapist; or clinical social worker. international experience in mental health programs, including experience in humanitarian response and recovery following an emergency is an advantage. cost: volunteers are responsible for their travel, visas, immunizations, and any travel insurance. in-country food and lodging expenses are included for certain programs. please contact mti for more details. for more information visit: mti email: #j-18808-ljbffr...
Setting: disaster zones role: the family practitioner/general practitioner will provide emergency care for the affected population according to internationally accepted standards. responsibilities may include overseeing and managing triage, examining, diagnosing, and treating patients, conducting daily rounds of non-surgical patients, etc. time commitment: 2 to 5 weeks (or longer) when: ongoing. must be able to deploy within 24-72 hours. application deadline: ongoing requirements: minimum medical degree; with a master’s in public health an advantage. minimum of 1 year of experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience, of which 1-2 years should be in a developing country or resource-deprived environment. experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, hiv/aids, and communicable diseases is an advantage. cost: volunteers are responsible for their travel, visas, immunizations, and any travel insurance. in-country food and lodging expenses are included for certain programs. please contact mti for more details. for more information visit: mti email: #j-18808-ljbffr...
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