Physician (Ebola Response Experience)

About the role

Iqarus, a healthcare solutions provider with over 40 years of experience, is recruiting physicians with proven Ebola response experience for a project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The role suits clinicians who can work in challenging overseas environments as part of a highly specialized, multi-disciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality clinical care 24/7 within the medical facility
• Recognize and treat illnesses and minor injuries, and stabilize and prepare trauma or acute cases for evacuation to a higher level of care
• Follow infection prevention and control protocols, isolation procedures and the clinical management of suspected or confirmed Ebola cases
• Partner with the client on medical examinations, vaccinations and case reviews
• Maintain pharmacy and consumable stock inventory and keep the controlled drug register up to date
• Immediately escalate serious, highly contagious or complex cases needing parenteral treatment to the Client Medical Officer and Regional Medical Director

Required profile

• Medical graduate with a full, valid and unrestricted license to practice in the country of origin
• At least 3 years as a General Practitioner, including formalized postgraduate training in general practice
• Essential on-the-ground Ebola response experience, plus postgraduate experience in emergency medicine, pre-hospital care or retrieval medicine
• Professional fluency in English; French is highly desirable

To apply, candidates must upload a current degree or diploma, a current practice license or medical registration, and a clear colour passport scan.