Medical Professional - West Africa
Quick answer
Shelter For Life International is hiring a mid-level Medical Professional in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, providing medical support to migrants in mobile clinic settings, with a competitive compensation package.
- Role
- Medical Professional - West Africa
- Organization
- Shelter For Life International
- Location
- Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- Competitive pay and benefits, including paid time off, ACA-compliant health insurance, and housing allowance.
- Category
- Other
The role
Shelter For Life International is seeking a qualified and experienced medical professional to provide medical support to migrants in West Africa in mobile clinic settings, focusing on emergency and primary healthcare services.
What you'll do
- Diagnose and treat medical conditions in a resource-constrained environment
- Provide primary care, management of minor trauma, and occasional emergency stabilization
- Implement and monitor infection-prevention protocols
- Maintain accurate, confidential medical records for patients
- Provide relevant epidemiological reports to SFL leadership
What it takes
- Active, unencumbered license as a Medical Doctor (MD/DO), Physician Assistant (PA), or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of post-licensure clinical experience
- Previous experience working in refugee settings, disaster response, global health, or resource-limited international settings
- Absolute fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Familiarity with tropical medicine, malnutrition management, and trauma-informed care
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to build trust with multi-national, multi-lingual populations
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Paid time off, ACA-compliant health insurance, and housing allowance.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package includes competitive pay, paid time off, ACA-compliant health insurance, and a housing allowance.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an active, unencumbered license as a Medical Doctor, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner, and at least 3 to 5 years of post-licensure clinical experience.
How do I apply?
Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: “Medical Professional – West Africa”. Applications must be in English.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office and based in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
How to apply
Apply directly on Shelter For Life International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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