Vacant position

Volunteer position

Quick Facts:

• Deadline for applications: rolling, until recruitment is completed
• Start date: ASAP, December 2025, April 2026
• Scope: 5 to 9 weeks
• Compensation: travel, accommodation and per diem expenses covered
• Duty Station: Base in Dnipro, regular deployment to eastern Ukraine
• Languages: English (fluent, B2), Ukrainian/ Russian is an asset

About the Project & Team

The full-scale war in Ukraine began on February 24, 2022 since then, the humanitarian crisis has not stopped. 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.

As a humanitarian organization, CADUS has been working in Ukraine since February 2022 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. Medics 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. Depending on staffing levels, medic only crews may operate and the patient acuity will be limited to ICU Level 2 depending on the skill set of the medic. If there is a medic only crew operating the medical coordinator will review expertise before deploying a medic only crew.
• 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, as plans can change at the last minute.
• 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

• Nurses, preferably with experience in intensive care medicine or ER
• Paramedics
• A medical degree and license with at least 2 years of post-qualification professional experience as a paramedic or nurse working in ICU. The applicant must demonstrate the ability to operate a ventilator in their CV and application form.
• Ability to independently manage a ventilator
• Mandatory certification in ATLS / ALS / ACLS / PHTLS (at least having one of these is required)
• Proven ability to manage a ventilated patient for 6+ hours, including the appropriate use of sedation, vasopressors, and paralytics
• Availability for a minimum of  5 weeks starting November/December 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
• Proficiency in eFAST ultrasound given the need for pre-transport patient scans is an asset
• Able to intubate a patient as paramedic/nurse
• 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

• Travel, accommodation and per Diem included
• 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.