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Lead Medical Provider

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.

Country: Guatemala
Program duration: A minimum commitment of 6 months is required.

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.

Skills & Requirements

  • 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.

We provide 

  • Food, accommodation, and small living stipend $450 per month 

To become a Health & Help volunteer is not easy but pretty awesome.
Apply now and your life will never be the same again.