Medical Volunteers (3) – Cairo, Egypt 18 views0 applications

Background

Founded in 2015, INARA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides life-altering medical, mental health and psychosocial support and essential care to children impacted by human-induced and natural disasters. Fostering a future where we empower children to shape their own dignified lives.

Job Summary

The Medical Volunteer supports the delivery of primary healthcare services by assisting doctors and nurses with patient registration, organization, basic non-clinical tasks, crowd management, and general clinic or mobile team support. The role is essential in enabling medical staff to focus on patient care while ensuring smooth, respectful, and orderly service delivery.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Patient Registration and Organization

• Support patient registration, including recording basic patient information and organizing patient queues.
• Assist in managing patient flow to ensure orderly access to consultations.
• Help identify priority cases (children, elderly, persons with disabilities) under the guidance of medical staff.

Logistical and Administrative Support

• Assist with arrangement of medical supplies, furniture, and patient areas.
• Support basic inventory checks and inform staff of low supplies.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas (non-clinical cleaning only).

Communication and Patient Guidance

• Provide clear guidance to patients and caregivers on registration, waiting procedures, and service flow.
• Support communication between patients and medical staff when needed.
• Promote respectful behavior and calm interaction in waiting areas.

Documentation and Reporting Support

• Assist with organizing patient registers, referral forms, and daily activity sheets.
• Support collection of basic service data as instructed by the medical team.

Safeguarding and Conduct

• Treat all patients with respect, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Follow INARA’s safeguarding policies, code of conduct, and instructions from supervisors.
• Immediately report any safeguarding, protection, or safety concerns.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Background or interest in health, nursing, medicine, public health, or humanitarian work preferred.
• Previous volunteer or community service experience is an asset.
• Ability to work in busy, high-pressure environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Respectful, patient-centered attitude and strong sense of responsibility.
• Physically able to support setup and movement of materials when required.

Safeguarding Statement – Volunteer Position

INARA has zero tolerance for abuse, exploitation, or harm to children and vulnerable adults. Medical Volunteers are required to adhere strictly to INARA’s safeguarding policies and code of conduct, maintain professional boundaries, and immediately report any concerns related to safeguarding or misconduct.