DART- Physicians and Surgeons

Job summary

Provide urgent medical and surgical care to victims of catastrophic events in complex international environments. Serve as part of a rapid response team to deliver physical aid and spiritual support in devastated areas.

Job details

Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian international relief organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. Are you a Physician or Surgeon who thrives under pressure and has a heart for sharing the love of Christ with those who are hurting? Samaritan’s Purse believes in being the first on the ground in order to serve and help those who have suffered through a catastrophic event by providing water, food, shelter and medical care while sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Samaritan’s Purse is seeking physicians and surgeons to serve on our Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART). The Samaritan’s Purse DART stand ready to respond at a moment’s notice whenever and wherever disaster strikes. The DART program is composed of readily available professionals trained to respond within a complex international environment. DART members must have a flexible schedule since deployments occur with little or no warning and have the drive and passion to work in the midst of devastation and tragedy. The locations and living conditions can be challenging and the workdays long and hard. We are searching for flexible people who can overcome daunting logistical challenges to bring help and hope to those who need it most. Qualifications Qualified applicants should be committed to Christian values and precepts and be in agreement with the Samaritan’s Purse Statement of Faith. Fluency in both written and spoken English is required; proficiency in other languages is an asset. Relevant experience in specific field of practice within the last five years is required. Completion of accredited training as a physician in the applicable specialty, with current active licensure in Canada or actively pursuing Canadian licensure. Post-resident with a minimum of two years’ experience as a physician in a specialty setting is required (time spent in residency counts toward minimum requirement). 1-2 years’ professional experience in international context or disaster response management in developing countries is highly desirable. Available on short notice for immediate 4 week deployment at least once every 2 years. Able to serve within a very fast-paced environment, 7 days/week for extended hours while on deployment. Willingness to work in unstable, insecure areas. Flexible and able to manage stress. Able to work as a member of a team, particularly cross-culturally. Teaching experience desirable, but not required. Willingness to engage in daily prayer ministry with the DART team and with the patients we serve. Valid passport with no travel restrictions. Valid medical license. Travel vaccinations up to date. Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. These are not volunteer opportunities; a daily stipend, travel, lodging, meals and emergency travel insurance are covered by the organization. For more details about our DART program, please click here.

What you’ll do

Provide urgent medical and surgical care to victims of catastrophic events in complex international environments. Serve as part of a rapid response team to deliver physical aid and spiritual support in devastated areas.

Requirements

Must be a licensed physician or surgeon with at least two years of post-resident experience and a commitment to Christian values. Requires availability for short-notice 4-week deployments and the ability to work in high-stress, unstable environments.

Benefits

• Daily Stipend • Travel Coverage • Lodging • Meals • Emergency Travel Insurance

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Medical Care
• Surgical Procedures
• Disaster Response Management
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Stress Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Patient Care
• Teaching
• Prayer Ministry
• International Relief

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector