Ref. SD-D-00085

The ICRC public health doctor works in a team with other ICRC health delegates (nurses/midwives) to carry out primary health-care programmes for civilians, including displaced persons, affected by conflict.

Through a programme of teaching and supervision, the team works with local counterparts to improve the quality of health care.

• ideal age: 30 to 45
• prepared to accept unaccompanied postings for the first two missions (minimum 12 months each)
• excellent command of English; French an asset
• degree in medicine, plus master's degree in public health or equivalent
• at least three years' post-graduate clinical experience
• sound knowledge of public health
• experience working in developing countries is an advantage
• driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)

• strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• active interest in community health
• able to work under pressure in a dangerous environment
• able to work in a team

• an opportunity to help the victims of conflict
• engrossing, rewarding work in unusual situations
• ample support in integrating into the new working environment
• generous social benefits