Approved doctors wanted for the medical team in the emergency accommodation at the container station & in the city station

The Medi-Team offers medical care for homeless people twice a week in the evening at the emergency overnight accommodation at the container station. Common health problems include wounds, parasite infestations and injuries. The emergency shelter is open all year round and can accommodate 70 guests. In addition to safe overnight accommodation, food, social counseling and emotional support are available.

At our City-Station in Charlottenburg, we want to start offering medical care for guests once a week in the near future. The City-Station is a day center for homeless people in Charlottenburg. In addition to a good meal, the opportunity to shower and do laundry, it is all about community.

Activity: As part of the medical consultation hours, you will take over the medical management of the shift and work closely with dedicated medical students. Your tasks will include the examination and treatment of homeless, sick people, including the care of wounds and, if necessary, the organization of hospital admission. You will make decisions about the application of therapy and the administration of medication to ensure optimal medical care.

Prerequisites: You are a licensed physician. You can communicate well in German and English and knowledge of Polish, Romanian, Bulgarian or Russian is an advantage but not a requirement. The minimum age for this volunteer position is 18 years.

You willenjoy this voluntary work: You are internally motivated to volunteer your professional expertise for homeless people. You are open to complicated life situations. You are reliable and enjoy taking on responsibility. You have an open ear for all patients and are friendly towards them.

Time commitment: We would like a regular commitment. For example, once a month depending on agreement and availability.

When:

Emergency accommodation at the container station: Mondays and Thursdays from 20:00 - 23:30

City-Station: We plan to offer regular consultation hours at the City-Station as soon as possible, on Mondays between 3:00 p.m. and around 7:00 p.m.

Expected attitude: You are convinced that every person has an inalienable dignity and are prepared to act in accordance with the Code of Conduct of the Berlin City Mission. You are respectful of the Christian faith as well as other religions and worldviews.

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