Expedition Medic in Patagonia, Argentina

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Reference Number

PATGVI - 912

Date Posted

10/08/2008

Status

Vacant

Duration

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

January 2009

Job Type

Expedition Medics

Work Type

Volunteering

Description

Be one of the Expedition Medics on a cold weather expedition which is, at times, very remote. 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.