Medical Assistant (volunteer)

Boat Refugee Foundation (BRF) is looking for an assistant who can support the Medical Coordinator in leading the medical programme on Lesvos. Are you a nurse or doctor and want to use your expertise to help people in need? Do you have at least two years of working experience, including experience working abroad? Are you also able to make independent medical decisions and available for three to six months? Please read on!

YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep the pharmacy neat and orderly so that everyone can find the items needed for medical shifts and ensure the pharmacy in the clinic is always well stocked;
• Maintain the list of required medication in consultation with the medical coordinator and medical advisor;
• Provide medical back-up at weekends or in the evening alternating with the medical coordinator;
• Take over tasks of the medical coordinator in their absence;
• Coordinate additional tasks of the medical volunteers, in addition to medical shifts;
• Contribute to optimising the work of the medical team;
• Plan and schedule simulation training for the volunteer team.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• A medical degree;
• At least 2 years of work experience in a clinical setting. Preferably including experience of medical work abroad or experience in programmes related to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, tropical medicine or mental health.
• Ability to make independent medical decisions;
• Willingness to take on a wide range of medical and non-medical responsibilities from time to time;
• Teamwork and ability to cope well with changing working hours;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written in English;
• Highly flexible and stress resistant;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a broad spectrum of people;
• Strong negotiation and organisational skills;
• Creativity and ability to work with limited resources;
• Eligible to live and work in an EU country;
• EU drivers licence B. This is a necessary requirement for the position;
• Availability for 3-6 months.

For the full description check:https://bootvluchteling.nl/en/jobs/medical-assistent/