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Ukraine

Medical Doctors (anaesthesiologists, ICU doctors, emergency medicine doctors)

Medical Doctors (multiple positions - paid / volunteer)

Location: Eastern Ukraine, multiple locations

Start Date: Multiple start dates available between 06.07.2025 to 17.08.205 (and beyond)

Application: Complete Application Survey

For information about the work of CADUS e.V. in Ukraine, please visit: https://www.cadus.org/en/what-we-do/emergency-response/

Overview of the Roles

  • Paid team members conduct ICU-level interfacility transports within Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk and Sumy Oblasts. Volunteers conduct transports in Dnipropetrovsk.
  • Teams are embedded within the emergency dispatch systems of the Ukrainian healthcare system and Médecins sans Frontières (MSF).
  • The Medical Doctor serves as the clinical lead during transports while paired with a paramedic or nurse. They also take an active role in the day-to-day operational running of the service.

Requirements

  • Doctors with at least four years of post-graduate professional experience
  • Mandatory to have experience with airways and ventilators E.g. anaesthesiologists, ICU doctors, emergency medicine doctors
  • Experience in remote and/ or austere environment medicine is mandatory for paid doctors. Humanitarian experience is not required for volunteers.
  • Standard vaccinations recommended by the STIKO
  • Prehospital experience a strong asset
  • Experience working collaboratively in a diverse team

How to apply

Application:

  • We are urgently looking for candidates with ability to deploy for a minimum of between 3 to 9 weeks (start dates between 06.07.2025 to 17.08.205)
  • CADUS covers costs for travel, insurance, per diems and accommodation.
  • If you are interested in the role, please complete the application survey. We will then contact suitable applicants per email.
  • We are also accepting applications from candidates with availability through to the end of 2025 with starting dates possible throughout the year.

**CLICK HERE TO ACCESS APPLICATION SURVEY**