JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT MEDICAL AID FOR PALESTINIANS
ABOUT MAP
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for a future where every Palestinian has access to a comprehensive, effective and locally-led system of healthcare, and the full realisation of their rights to health and dignity.
To achieve this, we work in collaboration with Palestinian communities and trusted local partners to answer a wide range of health and social needs, from providing vital medical aid in emergencies, to supporting the development of better health services for the long term. We also uplift the voices of Palestinians, and campaign for an end to the barriers to health and dignity that come from living through occupation, displacement, discrimination and conflict.
IMPACT
For 40 years, Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) has worked directly with Palestinian healthcare workers, partners and communities to develop sustainable, locally-led health services.
Currently, MAP is one of the only organisations able to deliver aid in Gaza. So far, we have provided more than $11 million USD worth of aid and assistance, reaching tens of thousands of Palestinians.
OUR LOCATIONS
London, UK
Ramallah, Palestine
Gaza, Palestine
Beirut, Lebanon
OUR VALUES
Solidarity
We put solidarity into action by working collaboratively as one MAP team, and working side-by-side with local partners and with volunteers, in genuine partnership, to address injustice.
Dignity
We are inclusive, and we support diverse leaders within the Palestinian community, ensuring that both women and men – and those who may normally be underrepresented – can participate meaningfully in decision-making.
Impact
We deliver significant, sustainable impact for Palestinians in need.
Integrity
In order to partner effectively with Palestinian communities and to maintain the trust of our local partners, volunteers, employees, supporters, donors, suppliers and other stakeholders, we always operate with integrity.
VOLUNTEERING AT MAP
MAP is extremely fortunate to have an exceptional volunteer network consisting of highly skilled specialists from the UK and beyond, who play a vital role in supporting our capacity building initiatives in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Our volunteer network serves as an invaluable resource, enabling us to successfully execute numerous projects that would not be possible without the technical expertise of the volunteers. We are now looking to expand our volunteer network to support our breast cancer projects.
All volunteers need to demonstrate the following:
- Consultant volunteers must be in a substantive NHS (or equivalent) Consultant post, and a minimum of 5 years into their post
- Excellent technical skills
- Good trainers and teachers with experience in clinical teaching/mentoring
- Ability/willingness to work in a resource limited environment
- Patient and remain calm in busy, stressful environments
- Willingness to participate in regular MDTs (usually monthly but varies between projects)
- Willingness to travel to Gaza/West Bank for six day trips in a multidisciplinary teams to deliver training
- Commitment to abide by MAP’s safeguarding policy, Code of Conduct and security rules
Additional information on volunteering at MAP can be downloaded here.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
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OUR HIRING PROCESS
We’ve taken the following steps to create a fair recruitment process with the aim of being inclusive and avoiding bias. All applications are reviewed by at least two panel members.
Longlisting
All applications are screened by panel members.
Shortlisting
All applications are screened by panel members.
Diverse Interview panels
We do our best to ensure we have diverse interview panels, considering many factors including gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, gender identification, and age. There may be occasions where, due to availability, our panels may not appear as diverse as we’d like, however it is always a consideration when planning the recruitment.
Reasonable Adjustments
We're keen to make things as straight forward as possible for you and give you the best chance to succeed, regardless of any disability or additional needs you may have. We will always try to give you the opportunity to be the best you can be when applying to work here.