WeC Medical Specialist (Blast Trauma Care)

The ICRC is seeking experienced medical doctors to join its roster for field-based assignments to support partner organisations engaged in explosive ordnance clearance. The role combines medical expertise, operational understanding, and teaching skills to strengthen capacity in managing trauma related to explosive hazards.

Responsibilities

• Review and strengthen medical procedures for mine action operations, including casualty management and evacuation chains
• Deliver training in Blast Trauma Care (BTC) tailored to operational realities
• Design and implement a Training of Trainers (ToT) approach to develop a sustainable pool of local instructors
• Provide practical, context-adapted medical advice to improve preparedness and response
• May also be asked to provide operational support to ICRC staff, or training similar to the trauma course with a focus on CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear)

Requirements

• Medical doctor with specialization in anaesthesia, intensive care, emergency medicine, prehospital care or other relevant clinical fields; Candidates without these specific specializations may also be considered if they demonstrate substantial hands-on experience in trauma care
• 8 years of clinical experience, including in trauma management
• Experience and/or training in treating blast injuries, and/or provision of medical support for mine clearance operations; work in CBRN settings is an asset
• Proven experience working in low-resource or humanitarian settings
• Demonstrated experience in delivering medical training, including practical and simulation-based teaching
• Specific training on the medical consequences in CBRN-related situations is an asset (e.g., Advanced HAZMAT Life Support Course AHLS)
• Ability to work independently in a field environment and adapt to changing operational contexts
• Availability to be deployed 3 months consecutively (up to 12 months for some missions)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent command of English (C1 level mandatory)
• Knowledge of Arabic, French or Russian is an asset
• Candidates must be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field
• Candidates must possess a driving license (for manual transmission vehicles)
• Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings for at least the first 24 months

Skills

• Anaesthesia
• Intensive Care Nursing
• Emergency Medicine
• Prehospital Trauma Care
• Trauma Care
• Blast Injury Treatment
• Mine Clearance Medical Support
• CBRN Medical Training
• Trauma Management
• Medical Training Delivery
• Simulation-Based Teaching
• Advanced HAZMAT Life Support
• Field Medical Operations
• Humanitarian Experience
• Clinical Experience
• Medical Deployment
• Driving License
• Medical Assessment

Languages

English, Arabic, French, Russian