EMERGENCY is an independent and neutral international organisation founded in 1994 to provide free, high-quality medical and surgical care to victims of war, landmines and poverty.

EMERGENCY promotes a culture of peace, solidarity and respect for human rights. We work in a sustainable way: building healthcare facilities, training local personnel, and conducting search and rescue missions in the Mediterranean Sea.

TYPE OF CONTRACT: fixed term contract (6 months), which includes a monthly salary, travel expenses, board and lodgings, insurance cover (liability, health and accident insurance), a period of paid leave to be taken at the end of the mission.

The Paediatric Anaesthetist manages autonomously elective paediatric surgical patients in perioperative anaesthesiological assistance.

BACKGROUND AND ORGANISATION OF WORK

The Paediatric Anaesthetist will work as part of a team of health professionals – experts or in training – organising and directing the training of the local medical and health care staff in his/her area of responsibility, in collaboration with Paediatric Surgeons and the Medical Coordinator, who is in charge of the management and organisation of the project.

Paediatric surgical activity requires the direct involvement of other professional figures – from the medical (Paediatricians, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Medical Social Workers), clinical services (Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy) and nursing areas – in the process of diagnosing and treating patients.

The workload is organised in shifts in order to guarantee patient care 24/7. The rotation may vary according to the clinical needs and organisational set-up of the centre. On-call will include nights and holidays.

MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING OF LOCAL PERSONNEL

Clinical activities and patient care are always carried out alongside and in collaboration with local personnel, who thus benefit from training in the field. There is also provision for more specific teaching activities, managed by the international specialists, in accordance with the clinical protocols in use and as agreed with the Medical Coordinator.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• 6 months availability
• Medical degree, and current professional registration on the medical register of your Country of residence;
• Specialisation in Anaesthesia or Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
• At least 2 years’ relevant professional experience in Paediatric Anaesthesia, proved by a list of anaesthesia procedures performed.
• English level – at least B2
• Interventions list appropriate to the professional and training path

In order to proceed with the selection process, the following documentation must be produced in addition to the CV:

– surgical case history signed by the Hospital Health Management or Institute where you work, from the beginning of your career to the current date

– certificates of hospital positions held since the beginning of your career, related to clinical and non-academic activity

REQUIRED AVAILABILITY

6 months overseas stay including a period of leave to be taken at the end of the mission in agreement with the coordinator.