Lead Medical Provider

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Provide essential care, guide medical volunteers, and lead clinical operations in underserved communities. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your expertise, contribute to meaningful change, and make a profound difference in people’s lives.Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Provide comprehensive care to patients across a range of conditions, including primary care and emergency care. Ensure that the highest standards of care are maintained despite limited resources and referral options.
• Clinical Oversight: Supervise and mentor medical volunteers, ensuring safe, ethical, and effective care is provided. Guide medical students and volunteers in their development, encouraging hands-on learning and accountability.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Work closely with local communities, respecting and adapting to their cultural practices. Tailor healthcare plans to fit the cultural and social context of patients.
• Medical Leadership: Lead clinic operations, including managing patient care, coordinating with other medical staff, and ensuring continuity of care. Be the key point of contact for medical decision-making and problem-solving.
• Emergency Response: Be available for emergency calls and critical care situations, responding promptly to patient needs. This could involve making decisions under pressure in resource-limited settings.
• Mentorship & Training: Provide ongoing mentorship and training to medical volunteers. Organize educational sessions and case reviews to foster professional development and enhance clinical knowledge among team members.
• Project Involvement: Contribute to or lead research, quality improvement, or program development projects. Ensure all projects align with Health & Help’s goals to improve care delivery and community health outcomes.

• Be a registered Doctor in origin Country
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in similar positions.
• Required start date is the 1st of January 2025.
• Availability: Be available on a 24/7 basis for emergencies and critical situations. Your presence is crucial in ensuring continuous patient care and clinical leadership.
• Leadership & Responsibility: Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, dedication, and accountability. Take ownership of your role and decisions, always striving to uphold Health & Help’s mission.
• Communication: Maintain open, clear, and consistent communication with your team, including volunteers, other medical staff, and administrative personnel. Provide timely updates and respond to concerns professionally and effectively.
• Commitment to and alignment with the mission and core values of the Health & Help.

• A $450 monthly stipend.
• Assistance with preparing for your trip.
• Free accommodation at the clinic.
• Healthy and delicious vegetarian meals every day.
• A vacation every two months to relax and discover the stunning beauty of Central America.
• A certificate acknowledging your contribution to our mission of providing healthcare.
• Personalized letters of recommendation and special gratitude for exceptional contributions.