**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 Freelance 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**We're looking for a new talent to work hand in hand with volunteers, staff, and communities, and provide healthcare services to low-income patients at MEDLIFE Mobile Clinics in vulnerable communities in Cusco. 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 vulnerable communities in Cusco) to be carried out 3 times a week or as required.- 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 Cusco 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.- 3+ years of work experience as a graduated doctor.- Advanced-level English skills required.- Conversational level of Quechua is a plus.- Must have a valid license (colegiatura) to work as a doctor in Peru.- Work experience in the field caring for patients in rural communities.- Be a professional committed to social development.- Must be able to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing at a professional level with proper grammar and language.- Knowledge of local agencies, community programs, and services.- Live in Cusco, Peru.**Job Type**: Temporary**Language**:- Advanced level of english (required)
