ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

ADI operates as a private, non-governmental charity, committed to strengthening rural and remote health systems in Papua New Guinea in collaboration with local partners.

ADI plays a pivotal role in supporting Provincial Health Authorities to address critical gaps in service delivery, working diligently to foster healthier communities across the nation of Papua New Guinea.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a volunteer doctor with ADI you are responsible for providing medical treatment, support to the provincial hospital, health worker training, and outreach support in a rural setting. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing clinical and preventative healthcare services across remote health centres and aid posts. The outreach patrols are conducted by boat, four-wheel drive or aircraft and last up to two weeks staying in local guest houses, villages and health facilities. The primary focus for the ADI doctor is to build the clinical capacity of rural health workers by providing training whilst on patrol. Your activities will be a balance between rural outreach and supporting the Provincial hospital.

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to improve the quality of health care in low resource settings while testing the limits of your own training. An interest in tropical medicine or rural health is an advantage. You’ll have the support of the local PNG health teams while on patrol and the ADI head office during your placement.

WHERE ADI WORK

ADI has worked in PNG since 2000, now working in the provinces of Western, New Ireland, West New Britain, and Manus. We work where there is an identified health need and where we can partner with local healthcare providers to reach out into their most remote communities.

SOME OF THE WHAT WE COVER DURING YOUR DEPLOYMENT

In recognition of the costs involved in volunteering, we offer the following financial support to help offset expenses:

• Accommodation to be arranged and provided
• A generous living and food allowance to be provided while on deployment in PNG
• Return Economy domestic flights from home to the Sydney office for briefings
• Vaccinations and anti-malaria medication
• Laptop, Satellite phone and safety gear for use when in PNG
• One return flight from Sydney to PNG
• Travel Insurance

WHAT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

Eligibility:

• Minimum four (4) years post-graduate experience, including primary health care experience
• Minimum MBBS (Australia) or equivalent from New Zealand, PNG, UK, Ireland, Canada or Singapore
• Current national medical registration

Preferred:

• Current resident of Australia
• Experience providing medical services in remote and rural areas
• Experience in clinical teaching and/or mentoring
• Experience or interest in tropical medicine

Benefits:

• Opportunity to accumulate CPD points through training of clinical staff
• Opportunity to work within beautiful locations in PNG with rivers and seas
• Excellent opportunity to invest in upskilling professional clinical health workers

If you would like to learn more about working in PNG, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Volunteer Doctors - Papua New Guinea enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We look forward to answering any questions you may have about this amazing experience. Call us today to get started!

This is an ongoing opening, please apply at your earliest, and please share with colleagues who may be interested.