Medic Internship on Amazon Expedition in Ecuador
Reference Number
ECGVI-005
Date Posted
01/05/2008
Status
Vacant
Duration
3 months
Location
The expedition is located on the upper Napo River and focuses on rainforest conservation and community development and is run in partnership with the Yachana Foundation
Start Date
July and September 2008.
Job Type
Expedition Medics
Work Type
Volunteering
Description
Act as the base medic and staff on all trips into the primary forest, including remote Satellite camps. Assist in all areas of the running of the Ecuador expedition. Assist leading groups whilst conducting scientific research transects. Work alongside GVI and local biologists carrying out research. Assist with the training of all Expedition Members in First Aid and CPR, wilderness medicine and emergency evacuation procedures.
Number of positions available
1
Qualifications Required
- Doctor, nurse or paramedic with minimum 2 years of experience
- Management experience
- Wilderness Medicine a distint advantage
Qualifications Desired
- Spanish language desirable
- Expedition experience a definite advantage
Included
- Food and accommodation
