The Norwegian Red Cross (NoRC) is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world's largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers operating in 190 countries. The RCRC Movement's mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity, especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies.
Duties And Responsibilities
The advertisement concerns application for training leading to potential admission to our Emergency Response (ER) roster. It is not for a specific or permanent position within the Norwegian Red Cross.
The Norwegian Red Cross maintains a roster of trained specialists (delegates) ready to be deployed with standardized equipment on short notice in response to international emergencies such as natural disasters, conflicts, health emergencies, or climate-related emergencies. Delegates work closely with the local Red Cross-National Society to provide specific services where local infrastructure is damaged, temporarily out of service, out of reach, or insufficient to cope with the needs.
Most delegates have a full-time job with permission from their employer to take leave of absence without pay if requested by NoRC to go on a mission. The expected length of availability for a mission is a minimum of 6 weeks. Delegates are on contract with the Norwegian Red Cross and receive a salary while on mission, in addition to other compensations if applicable.
Clinical Emergency Response Unit
NoRC has specialized ERUs offering immediate medical assistance, health services, public health, psychosocial support, and water and sanitation services.
NoRC deploys ERUs together with IFRC/ICRC in operations for four months or more to prevent, detect, and respond to health needs in emergencies and areas of conflict. Deployable health capacities support inter-agency health coordination, strategic health direction, community- and clinic-based health interventions, and provide lifesaving services to communities, supporting government health systems.
Qualifications
The Emergency Room Doctor will be responsible for:
* Organizing and managing the hospital emergency room/unit
* Ensuring triage of patients for appropriate and timely care
* Providing and ensuring the best patient care through emergency case management, protocol implementation, and medical ethics compliance
* Coordinating patient follow-up with specialists
Multi-skilled delegates are essential in supporting roles in emergency health operations.
Personal Qualities
* Norwegian citizen or valid work permit in Norway
* Specialists with high skill and professional experience in their fields
* Valid license to practice in Norway
* Clinical work experience
* Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of other languages (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, French) is an asset
* Driving license (class B – manual gearbox)
Other Skills
English proficiency is required; additional languages are advantageous.
Working Conditions
Difficult and demanding due to emergency contexts and proximity to disaster/conflict areas, including:
* Basic living conditions, likely in tents
* Long work hours with limited resources
* Movement restrictions for security reasons
* Stressful, rapidly changing environments with limited information
Additional Information
To join NoRC’s ERU roster, candidates must complete:
* Application, interview, and reference checks
* 24 hours of online training
* Participation in courses such as IMPACT and hospital training, which are not compensated
Once trained, delegates may be contacted for deployment. Availability for at least one deployment per year is required. Applications should include motivation, availability, experience, and cross-cultural skills (max 700 words). Only applications in English will be considered.
Why Apply?
* Be part of the world's largest humanitarian organization
* Contribute to strengthening regional National Societies
* Engage with an international career
* Work in a multicultural, collaborative environment
Norwegian Red Cross values respect, honesty, and generosity. Background checks are conducted on relevant candidates.
Contacts
International HR Department:
Location
Hausmanns gate 7, 0186 Oslo
Key Information
Employer: Røde Kors
Reference number: 4946304229
Full-time: 100%
Application Deadline
01/05/2025
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