Anaesthetist (International Humanitarian Register)

Must speak Arabic or French in addition to English

Australian Red Cross is seeking skilled Anaesthetists to join our International Delegate (aid worker) Register. From the Delegate Register, Anaesthetists can be deployed internationally by the Red Cross to support operations and provide professional assistance to individuals and communities impacted by humanitarian disasters or conflicts. Deployments typically last for three months and are salaried.

Please note that recruitment to the Delegate Register does not guarantee employment with Red Cross. It does however place the individual on standby to deploy, and enables suitable preparation and training for deployment, should the need arise.

If you are interested in working internationally with Red Cross, we encourage you to read the below role profile which provides additional information on the requirements of this position, to consider your suitability. Please note that we are only able to consider applications from candidates who are citizens or permanent residents of Australia.

Australian Red Cross’ International Delegate Register The Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. It comprises the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (Federation) and 192 National Societies. The RCRC mandate is to protect and support populations experiencing conflicts, disasters and other vulnerabilities.





ARC maintains an active register of highly screened and trained humanitarian workers (referred to as delegates within the Red Cross) who are deployed to international crises when local capacity is overwhelmed or where additional specialist resources are required. Deployments take place through fixed-term contracts, with delegates seconded into the operations of the ICRC or Federation.

In all activities, Australian Red Cross’ delegates, staff, volunteers and members are guided by the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Humanity • Neutrality • Impartiality • Independence • Voluntary Service • Unity • Universality.

To read more on these principles, visit https://www.redcross.org.au/about/fundamental-principles/

Anaesthetist Position Summary The Anaesthetist, as part of a Red Cross hospital team, performs safe pre and post anaesthetic procedures for emergency and elective surgical interventions, often for the benefit of trauma and weapon wounded individuals. The Anaesthetist works in existing local, or dedicated Red Cross hospital structures, often in limited resources settings and challenging security environment. The Anaesthetist may also be part of part of the mobile surgical team deployed in certain contexts, when required.

Essential Requirements

- Citizen or permanent resident of Australia.




- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Level B2 (CEFR standard) in a second language (French or Arabic).
- Extensive (3 years or greater) professional experience as aligned with the technical and behavioural competencies (outlined below).
- Previous international humanitarian in low-income countries (non-government organisations, international organisations or charity).
- Availability to deploy for a minimum of 3 months and with 4 weeks’ notice.

Essential Qualifications and Professional Registrations

- Bachelor or Doctor of Medicine qualification
- Current registration with Medical Board of Australia, through AHPRA.
- Completion of anaesthetic training attaining (and current) Fellowship of the Australasian and Current Zealand College of Anaesthetist (FANZCA) with two years’ experience post fellowship completion.

Additional Essential Requirements

- Digital Literacy, including ability navigate digital devices (laptops, smartphones), analyse web-based information and work effectively with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Ability to drive a manual car.
- Personal motivation to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities impacted by disasters or armed conflict.
- Ability to adapt to and function effectively in challenging living conditions and potentially unstable security environments.
- Ability to work effectively while under pressure and within multicultural teams.
- Excellent organisational skills.

Technical competencies

Anaesthesia Management

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📌 Anaesthetist (International Humanitarian Register) (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Red Cross
📍 Melbourne