The Venezuelan Red Cross (CRV) is a humanitarian organization whose mandate is to save lives and improve the conditions of people in vulnerable situations. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, it provides timely assistance in emergencies, disasters and contexts of humanitarian need.
Guided by its Fundamental Principles —Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Volunteering, Unity and Universality—, the CRV acts as an auxiliary to public powers in the humanitarian field, working to reduce human suffering without distinction of race, gender, religion or ideology. Its work encompasses emergency medical care, strengthening community resilience, first aid training, disaster response, and promoting health and well-being.
Through a network of highly engaged volunteers, CRV mobilizes resources efficiently and effectively to be present where it is needed most, when it is needed most. Its work is based on solidarity, respect for human dignity and commitment to the protection of life in all its forms.
If you want to be part of the team and make a difference, we invite you to join.
How can you make a difference? Key functions/Responsibilities
The General Physician will have the main responsibility of carrying out consultation medical evaluations in work areas for the beneficiary populations of the project.
He/she will be in charge of:
- Coordinate patient referrals to specialized centers when necessary.
- Monitor compliance with medical protocols, infection control and humanitarian standards.
- Participate in epidemiological surveillance and health promotion activities.
- Train volunteers and health personnel in first aid and pre-hospital care.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare periodic medical reports.
- Coordinate with Health, WASH, Protection and Logistics teams for a comprehensive response.
- Promote the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
- Perform other tasks assigned by your superiors.
Report
The General Physician will report to the Project Medical Coordinator.
Workplace
La Guaira, with availability to travel nationwide.
To qualify as a builder of the Venezuelan humanitarian system you must meet the following requirements:
- University Degree in Surgeon.
- Membership and professional qualification in force in Venezuela.
- Minimum experience of 03 years in clinical care, emergencies or humanitarian medicine.
- Experience in disaster response, medical brigades or community programs desirable.
- Knowledge of emergency care and public health protocols.
- Ability to work under pressure and in multicultural environments.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Spanish proficiency; Knowledge of English is desirable.
- Commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross.
- Professional ethics, confidentiality and high sense of responsibility.
How to apply
Only a short list of candidates will be contacted to advance to the next phase of the selection process. You will be asked to talk to the previous direct reports /line managers before proceeding to the interviews.
All people interested in applying for the position and who meet all or most of the requirements necessary for the position must send their CV to the email: [email protected] and [email protected]
The email title should read:
General Physician/Field Hospital
CVs received without the title assigned to the call will be discarded.
Please review the professional requirements in order to qualify.
