Vacant position

Medical Doctors for Ukraine

Paid position

Quick Facts:

  • Deadline for applications: rolling, until recruitment is completed
  • Start Date:
  • Contract duration: minimum of 7 weeks infield, and 3 of R&R, with possible extension depending on funding availability and performance
  • Salary: TSP based, monthly salary.
  • Duty Station: Base in Dnipro, regular deployment to eastern Ukraine
  • Languages: English (fluent, B2), Ukrainian/ Russian is an asset

About the Project & Team

2.5 years after the start of the war in Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis continues. The displacement of civilians and the overall humanitarian needs are enormous.

According to the UN in February 2025, more than 6.9 million people have left the country to seek safety and refuge in other countries. Additionally, at least 3.7 million people are believed to have been displaced within Ukraine. 12.7 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. https://www.unrefugees.org/emergencies/ukraine/

As a humanitarian organization, CADUS has been working in Ukraine since March ’22 to support local capacities in their emergency relief operations.Our current program focuses on complementing existing MedEvac capacities and providing medical training to local professionals and volunteers. As a staff member in this project, doctors, nurses and paramedics work together with staff from our local partner organizations within the field of medical evacuations.

Team Structure & Supervision

You will work as part of a small, two-person medical team alongside a Ukrainian national driver and translator. You will operate strictly under the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) provided and the direct supervision of our Medical Coordinators. Doctors must operate strictly within their professional scope of practice.

Core Responsibilities

  • Patient Transport: Manage patient transport missions that may range from ICU Level 1 to Level 3 and can last up to approximately 8 hours. The Doctor is fully responsible for the continuous management of intubated and ventilated patients during these transports.
  • Emergency Flexibility: Be willing and able to drive the ambulance (requires a Class B driving license) during non-patient transport scenarios, as emergencies require a high degree of flexibility.
  • Logistical Support: Support the team with daily logistical and administrative tasks as requested. These duties may include managing inventory, procurement (e.g., food shopping, medical consumables), coordinating vehicle maintenance(including cleaning), and participating in the writing or reviewing of SOPs.

Required qualifications

  • A medical degree and license with at least 5 years of post-qualification professional experience as a doctor
  • A minimum of 2 years of professional experience (within the 5-year period) as an Anesthesiologist, Intensive Care Doctor, or Emergency Medicine Doctor with demonstrated pre-hospital care experience
  • Ability to independently intubate and manage a ventilator
  • Mandatory certification in ATLS / ALS / ACLS / PHTLS (at least having one of these is required)
  • Proficiency in eFAST ultrasound given the need for pre-transport patient scans
  • Proven ability to manage a ventilated patient for 6+ hours, including the appropriate use of sedation, vasopressors, and paralytics
  • Availability for a minimum of  7 weeks starting November 2025
  • High capacity for teamwork, stress tolerance, and flexibility in accepting existing assignment and operational structures

Other requirements

  • Full COVID-19 vaccination (currently three doses) and adherence to STIKO-recommended standard vaccinations
  • Passport validity of at least 6 months upon arrival
  • International Driving Permit (Class B)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Humanitarian Principles and a strong commitment to the organization’s Code of Conduct
  • Experience in remote medicine and/or conflict zones

Desirable qualifications

  • A completed Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) certification
  • Ukrainian/ Russian language knowledge is an asset

Guiding Principles

All activities are based on the Humanitarian Imperative and the Code of Conduct in Disaster Relief. The position is subject to CADUS policies, guidelines, and legal frameworks. CADUS maintains a strict no-weapons policy, and staff are expected to represent the organization with professionalism, neutrality, and respect at all times.

What we offer

  • Fair payment.
  • Travel- and accommodation costs covered
  • If you are doing several rotations, a budget of €450 for your travel in between rotations
  • In-country Line Management with strong connections to the Berlin Back-office.
  • Regular Security assessments and detailed deployment preparation.
  • Psychological and Wellbeing Support.
  • Comprehensive Insurance package (Health, accident, repatriation, liability insurance).
  • Fatigue management plan during deployment and a Rest & Recovery (R&R) phase post-deployment

We explicitly seek to encourage people affected by forms of structural discrimination, to apply for positions advertised by CADUS. 

Application Process:

If you are interested and fulfill the minimum requirements, we would love to hear from you! Follow these steps:

  1. Prepare the following documents and information, as it will be asked:
    1. Your updated CV in English and in PDF form,
    2. An email contact for one professional reference,
    3. Your medical license or registration number with a website link (if available)
  2. Submit your application through our online form

Make sure to specify your earliest available start date and estimated length of commitment during your application.