**About us**MEDLIFE is a non-profit organization that partners with low-income communities in Latin America and Africa to improve their access to medicine, education, and community development projects. **Our mission** is to build a worldwide Movement empowering the poor in their fight for equal access to healthcare, education, and a safe home. **Our vision** is a world free from the constraints of poverty. MEDLIFE works with students from around the world in order to broaden their perspectives and better equip them to advocate for social justice.**Our ideal Field Doctor**We're looking for a passionate advocate who has an immediate connection to our mission and vision. We need **storytellers **that can elevate the voice of community members in developing countries. We need **community organizers**, who will rally groups together to fight for our cause, make positive connections, and build relationships with ease. We need **problem solvers **that can turn challenges into growth opportunities. A doctor with a passion for social impact and who identifies with our organization's purpose. Able to multitask in a fast paced environment. If you want to make the world a better place, we need you.**About the role**Work hand in hand with volunteers, staff, and communities, and provide healthcare services to patients at MEDLIFE Mobile Clinics in low-income communities in Costa Rica. By achieving that, you will contribute to one of MEDLIFE core focuses by providing access to quality health to low-income patients.**What will your day-to-day look like at MEDLIFE?**- Provide outpatient medical care to patients in mobile medical campaigns (in low-income communities) to be carried out 3 times a week for 3 weeks in the month of February and March 2024.- Issue the pertinent medical prescriptions according to the patient's diagnosis.- Supervise a small group of volunteers who will assist and shadow you during Mobile Clinics.- Complete and present the report of patients attended following the internal guidelines of the organization.- Guide the field team about the guidelines to follow when running a mobile clinic.Give talks about:- The reality of health services in Peru and/or other regions of Latin America.- Comparative data regarding health development in the districts of Lima versus other cities in Latin America or developed countries.- Good practices related to health development.- Answer the questions of the volunteers.**What will you bring?**- University Degree in Medicine accredited by the institution of Medicine in Costa Rica.- 2+ years of work experience as a graduated doctor.- Advanced level of English and Spanish.- Must have a valid license to work as a doctor in Costa Rica.- Work experience in the field caring for patients in rural communities.- Be a professional committed to social development.- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing at a professional level with proper grammar and language.- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.- Knowledge of local agencies, community programs, and services.- Live in Costa Rica**Job Type**: Temporary**Language**:- advanced level of English (required)
