Responsibilities include dealing with all medical issues faced by participants and staff. This may include a variety of ailments ranging from saddle sores to heart attacks. They must also maintain the medical supply inventory for the first aid kits in all vehicles and diligently track all medical expenses incurred throughout the journey. These costs include transport and accommodations should it be necessary to transport a victim to a medical care centre. It is also necessary for all medical assistance to be documented and filed. Prevention of the transmission of illness throughout the group is vital. The medic must ensure the adequate sanitation protocols are in place and that all staff and participants conform to the practice. All staff may be asked to take on additional responsibilities as required, including but not limited to; time keeping, waste management/ disposal, food preparation, photojournalism and assisting other staff.
If you feel that you are qualified, please email a CV and a cover letter to info@ tourdafrique.com indicating: which position you are applying for, which expedition you are most interested in, which year(s) you are available to work, why you would fit in with the TDA team.
