Expedition Medic on Patagonia Expedition

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Reference Number

PATGVI - 911

Date Posted

08/10/2008

Status

Vacant

Duration

3 expeditions minimum, 10 weeks working on the expedition plus 2 weeks for staff training.

Location

The expedition takes you to one of the most remote and breathtaking regions of the world. Patagonia is a region of South America spanning both Chile and Argentina. The expedition will move to different locations within the area dependent upon project focus and weather conditions. During the winter the land is a challenging extension to the Antarctic and is a wintry and cold environment. The summer sees Patagonia transformed into beautiful grasslands, hills and mountains with snow capped peaks and glaciers. The majority of each expedition (10 weeks) will be spent in mobile (tented) accommodation with very basic facilities engaging and managing groups of international volunteers from 2 - 10 people. The field base is located in Bariloche where the Country Director and Science and Logistics Coordinator are based and field staff spend rest days.

Start Date

early January 2009

Job Type

Expedition Medics

Work Type

Contracted Job

Description

Have the responsibility for the medical health of staff and volunteers on a demanding cold weather research expedition in the mountains of Argentine Patagonia. Manage medical protocols and provide training to short-term voluntary Expedition Medics and volunteers. Apart from medical responsibilities, also assist in all areas of the running of the GVI Patagonia expedition; Assist leading groups whilst conducting scientific research transects. Work alongside GVI and local biologists carrying out research. Assist with the training of all Expedition Members in wilderness medicine and emergency evacuation procedures.