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International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through healthcare training and relief programs.
Selected personnel are on standby to deploy to a crisis within 48 hours. Personnel may deploy to new areas of operation or lend support to International Medical Corps teams already on the ground.
This position will support International Medical Corps’ emergency response delivering outpatient clinical care to disaster-affected populations.
NOTE: Candidates applying to this position are indicating that they are interested in being considered for International Medical Corps’ standby roster for emergency response. Roster members will be contacted only when there is an emergency‑response need for which the responder is qualified. This position will not be compensated unless responders are deployed to an emergency response.
JOB SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of the Physician Assistant is to provide inpatient and outpatient services in a humanitarian crisis setting.
Due to international licensing regulations, Physician Assistants are restricted to deploying to countries which recognize their licensure.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform prescribed medical examination and treatment on victims suffering acute or chronic illnesses.
- Assess medical needs to provide safe and efficient health care, under the direction of a Medical Team Lead or designated Staff member.
- Work collaboratively with medical team lead in the identification and management of disaster patients.
- In accordance with established protocols, perform triage of patients on entry to medical service.
- Diagnose traumatic and non‑traumatic injury, providing treatment when symptoms are clear. Recognize symptoms that require referrals and make such recommendations to the Medical Team Lead.
- Work with Medical Team Lead to ensure regular and adequate pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to avoid stockouts. Assist in evaluating that all instruments and equipment are in working order.
Administrative Activities in Non‑Recognized Countries
- Complete standardized internal reporting as requested by Medical Team Lead or Team Leader.
- Alert Team Lead in a timely manner if there are any impending shortages of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to avoid stockouts. Assist in evaluating that all instruments and equipment are in working order.
- Ensure that patients are accurately registered and recorded for reporting and case management.
- Track daily patient data using tally sheets or other tools provided and submit patient data as required.
- Monitor diagnostic trends and report to supervisor as needed.
- Collect and analyze project / service data to inform and adjust project objectives/plans, strategic choices, and quality of care.
- Work with program staff, nurses and auxiliary staff (e.g., CHWs) to provide both didactic and on-the-job training to build capacity and enhance their skills.
- Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services.
- Support IPC, site management and patient flow as required.
- Adhere to administrative directives regarding work schedules, record keeping, patient communications, restocking of essential drugs, consumables and other medical supplies.
General
- Deployed personnel are expected to assist with the setup, maintenance and demobilization of the clinical spaces and base camp as required.
Policy Adherence
- Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served.
- Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles, and respect international humanitarian law at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adhere to those standards.
Safeguarding
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect or abuse of children, adults at risk or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. Staff are responsible for preventing violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- State license.
- BLS certification.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI).
- Typically, 6+ years of relevant medical experience, including developing country or low‑resource settings experience.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, high‑pressure environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent self‑motivation skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and excellent decision‑making skills.
- Extremely flexible and able to cope with stressful situations.
- Ability to work effectively with various personalities and cultures.
- Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.
- Can work with limited resources.
- Able to deploy to emergencies on short notice.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic is desirable.
Additional Technical or Language Requirements
In addition to the responsibilities referenced above, candidates can expect to be living and working in austere conditions. Lifting moderately heavy objects from the ground, carrying a backpack for extended periods of time, and walking or hiking in remote locations may be necessary to perform these functions.
International Medical Corps is a first responder to natural and man‑made disasters and has a comprehensive security management policy and plan in place to ensure safety and security. The organization requires staff who have a high degree of resilience, decisive qualities, and the ability to move fast.
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