SANAEIV MEDICAL DOCTOR: ANTARCTICA (APPROXIMATELY 15 MONTHS CONTRACT) (OC 14/2020)

Abstract

Closing date 12 October 2020. The Medical Doctor will be the sole medical practitioner to provide complete generalist medical, surgical and emergency dental care, to about 12 expedition members for up to 15 months, at SANAE Base in Antarctica. This station accommodates about 12 people in winter and about 40 during summer (December to March). He/She will also be required to render occupational medicine, nutrition, preparation of first-aids kits, inventory control of pharmaceuticals and equipment. Medical support includes remote support from South African Military Health Service. See full document for details of duties, requirements