Deutsches Rotes Kreuz

The German Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinion. The movement’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people – who are those most affected by natural disasters, poverty brought about by socioeconomic crises, civil unrest, international armed conflicts or health emergencies such as epidemics. As a health professional, you can help us fulfil this mission.

The German Red Cross is constantly searching for qualified medical personnel for short and long-term missions.

"Short-term” can mean emergency response missions like joining a field hospital deployment or conducting a health assessment in order to define the basis for long-term assistance.

"Long-term” can comprise setting up health facilities or conducting health programs such as mother and child care or HIV/ AIDS campaigns. Training of local medical personnel is also included in the tasks of most health delegates.

Health related profiles in demand are:

Doctors:
• general practitioners, preferably with some knowledge of public health in emergencies and development
• specialists in tropical medicine
• surgeons, anaesthetists, paediatricians, gynaecologists
• specialists on HIV/AIDS
• specialists for medical assessments in various fields

Nurses
• public health nurses
• midwives / paediatric nurses
• head nurses, ward nurses
• operating theatre nurses

Other medical personnel
• pharmacists
• laboratory technicians

Application procedure and staffing:
Staffing for GRC missions is an ad hoc process due to the limited planning possibilities in emergency and development work.

The German Red Cross therefore has a pool of interested and pre-trained professionals who will be asked if they are ready to leave at short notice when required.

If you would like to be part of this pool, you should apply to the GRC and join the recruitment procedure.

Our minimum requirements are:
• medical status "fit to work in the tropics"
• 2-3 years of professional experience
• thorough proficiency in English
• acceptance of the fundamental Red Cross principles
• intercultural sensitivity, team-player
• communication and representation skills
• adaptable, highly organised, selfmotivated personality

Employment Conditions:
When assigned to a project, you will be given a fixed term contract with the GRC. People with a steady job can ask their employer for temporary leave at the expense of the GRC.

The GRC provides training and briefing for all delegates leaving on mission.

We also provide a special insurance package to your benefit for the time of your assignment abroad. Furthermore, the GRC will provide accommodation and per diem during missions.

Please note that family postings are usually not available.

For more information including details on
• profiles
• application procedures
• and forms

kindly refer to our website www.drk.de or write to:

German Red Cross
National Headquarters - Dept. 21
International Co-operation
Field Personnel
Carstennstr. 58
12205 Berlin

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