Costa Rica, Nicaragua & Malaysia

Are you looking for a real challenge?

Raleigh International runs expeditions throughout the year but they are
currently looking for expedition medics (Doctors, Nurses and Paramedics)
for expeditions to Costa Rica & Nicaragua, Namibia and Malaysia for
summer and autumn expeditions for 2007. Are you looking for a real
challenge? The medic's (doctors, nurses or paramedics) role on
expedition is to help maintain the health and safety of all participants
by teaching people the importance of preventative healthcare. 

In addition, medics have to be able to deal with emergency situations as
well as a whole range of ailments from brucellosis, cellulitis,
hypothermia to blisters, D&V and constipation! Whilst looking after the
health of their group is the primary role, all medics get to experience
a Raleigh expedition first hand, assisting in the construction of
schools or health posts, or cooking for fifteen people on a camp fire!
Expedition Medics face a challenging time, dealing with problems in an
unfamiliar and to a degree isolated environment. Few ways of travelling
get you as closely involved in the everyday life of the country you're
visiting. 

Most people return home changed in some way or another. The Raleigh
expedition has been described as the most intensive and constructive
personal development experience available. Volunteers develop a variety
of new skills that will enhance them both personally and professionally.
Many key skills learned are those looked for by employers: global
awareness, leadership, teamwork, initiative, management, motivational
skills to name but a few.

 

Medics - Fieldbase / Project Staff

Key responsibilities

• Educate Staff and Venturers on first aid, encourage preventative health
• Maintain health and safety on project site
• Provide support and counselling to Venturers and Staff and immediate emergency medical care when required
• Keep accurate records of any illness and treatment
• Other communal tasks when at fieldbase

Skills - essential

• Evidence of two years post qualification experience
• Experience of and training in suturing and cannulation (you can participate in courses run in conjunction with Raleigh)
• Capable of adapting medical skills to outdoor environment

Skills - desirables

• Accident and Emergency experience

Additional information to be submitted with application form

• Medical PIN i.e. GMC or UKCC
• Medical insurance number i.e. MDU, MPS or RCN