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The Swedish Red Cross is part of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network. The Red Cross/Red Crescent is working to improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters and emergencies. We support people whoever they are, wherever they are.
The Swedish Red Cross (SRC) in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an independent humanitarian organization whose mandate is to provide protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and internal disturbances, has vacancies for:
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
The General Practitioner (GP), as part of an ICRC health team, provides consultations and supervise care. He/She works in ICRC assisted or independent health structures in limited resources settings and challenging security environment. He/She is the technical referent for general medicine/internal medicine for in and out-patient related matters.
Provides and supervises general medicine consultations in line with the internationally/ICRC recognized standards, on evidence-based practices and ensures follow-up;
Responsible for the clinical management in general / internal medicine of in and out-patients within the supported health structures, including compliance to the set admission criteria;
Ensures precise, clear and timely medical documentations and reporting;
Ensures that all required resources are available to provide safe care and related medical procedures and treatments; familiar with the ICRC/WHO standard list of drugs and alternative treatments, if necessary;
In collaboration with the other members of the ICRC medical team, provides technical advice and supports local counterparts to maintain/develop the local capacities and maintain/reach international standards;
Contributes to the contingency plan and other plans of action for the hospital in collaboration with the hospital management and (sub)-delegation;
Consults with the Health Unit in Geneva in case of exceedingly difficult cases warranting a second opinion or where a clinical incident or near miss has occurred;
Always being conscious of the limitations (human & material resources), adapting the practice accordingly and seeks advice when required.
At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.
For more information and to apply to this opportunity, please visit the ICRC Career site: ICRC General Practitioner
For applicants from Sweden, you may be eligible to work as Staff on Loan from the Swedish Red Cross. If you have questions about this possibility, you are welcome to check more information here Staff on Loan or contact Lina Eriksson, SRC International HR Partner at [email protected]
Ready to apply? Don't forget to check if you meet all the criteria before sending your application. You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter as well as copies of your diplomas and certifications, passport, and driving license.
The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.