Orthopaedic surgeon Delegate Emergency Response Roster, Røde Kors

Orthopaedic surgeon Delegate
Emergency Response Roster, Røde Kors

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About the position

About the Norwegian Red Cross
The Norwegian Red Cross (NoRC) is part of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network, operating in more than 190 countries. The Movement works to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity, particularly in situations of armed conflict, disasters, and other emergencies.
Purpose of the Advertisement
This advertisement invites applications for training leading to potential admission to the Norwegian Red Cross Emergency Response (ER) roster.
It does not relate to a permanent or specific position within the Norwegian Red Cross.
NoRC maintains a roster of trained and experienced specialist delegates who can be deployed at short notice to international emergencies, including natural disasters, armed conflicts, health emergencies, and climate-related crises.
Most delegates are usually employed elsewhere and are expected to have approval from their employers to take unpaid leave during deployment. While on mission, delegates are contracted by the Norwegian Red Cross and receive salary, in addition to applicable allowances.
Typical deployment duration is a minimum of six to eight (6–8) weeks, with emergency operations often lasting four months or longer.

Emergency Response Units (ERUs)
NoRC specializes in deploying Emergency Response Units (ERUs) that provide:

Prehospital Emergency Care
Mobile and Fixed Health emergency clinics
Emergency Hospitals
Public health services
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)

Health ERUs are deployed in coordination with the IFRC and/or ICRC to support national health systems where local capacity is damaged, overwhelmed, or inaccessible.

All deployments adhere to international standards, including the International Federation of the Red Cross Red Channel and WHO emergency medical teams, type 1 and type 2.

Working Conditions:
Delegates must be prepared for demanding and unpredictable environments, which may include:
Very basic living conditions, often in tents
Long working hours under high pressure
Limited resources and infrastructure
Movement restrictions due to security conditions
Rapidly changing contexts with limited information for decision-making

Key information

Application deadline:

15.06.2026

Employer:

Røde Kors

Title:

Orthopedic Surgeon Delegate – Emergency Response

Positions:

3

Webcruiter ID:

5120677073

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Duties and responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
The Orthopedic Surgeon Delegate provides surgical and emergency medical care in complex humanitarian contexts, including high-risk and high‑hardship settings (e.g. active conflict zones).
Main responsibilities include:
Pre-operatively
Provide surgical consultations in both outpatient department clinics, wards and the emergency department.
Pre-plan rehabilitation with physiotherapy colleagues
Ensure documented informed consent for surgery
Evaluate the risk of operating in collaboration with the anesthetic team.

Surgery
Perform safe, high-quality orthopaedic operative surgical care.
Document operative procedures and post-operative instructions.

Post-operatively
Conduct follow-up multidisciplinary rounds with surgical, anaesthetic, nursing and physiotherapy colleagues.
Ensure appropriate post-op prescriptions in collaboration with anesthesic and medical colleagues
Supporting the establishment and management of surgical and anesthesia services in close collaboration with the Surgical Senior Medical Officer (SMO) and the surgical and nursing team, including pro-active and reactive clinical governance, training, and education.

Contribute to emergency preparedness activities and mass casualty incident responses.

Providing surgical care across different service areas when required, including outpatient departments, mobile clinics, and outbreak or isolation units.

Expected Surgical Competencies
Trauma surgery and trauma care, including external fixation and management of limbs in the aftermath of conflict and natural disasters.
Orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, including wound debridement
Basic skin flaps and skin grafting following wound management.
Strong human factors and non-technical skills
Multi‑skilled delegates who can adapt to evolving operational needs are essential in emergency health responses.
For further information see Generic Job Description

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized university.
• Must hold a valid license to practice medicine in the country of residence.
• Must have at least 3 – 5 years of post-orthopaedic specialist qualification experience.[
• Currently working in a clinical setting.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Valid driving license (Category B – manual transmission).
• Certificate of good conduct (criminal record) from the country of residence.

Desirable

• At least one year of international humanitarian or emergency medical experience.

Language Requirements

• English: C1 level or higher (written and spoken) – mandatory
• French, Arabic, Spanish, or Russian: B2 level or higher – strong asset

Health Requirements

• Candidates must be in good physical and mental health
• A pre-deployment medical examination is mandatory

Availability Requirement

• All prospective delegates must be available for at least one deployment per calendar year. Please be aware that the use of this capacity depends on operational needs in the field.
• During deployment, delegates may be seconded to the IFRC, ICRC, or other Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners to support emergency response operations in crisis settings, including epidemics, armed conflicts, and natural or climate-related disasters.
• Candidates are responsible for planning work commitments accordingly and must obtain any necessary approvals from their current employers prior to applying.

Eligibility
This advertisement is open to Norwegian and international candidates who are residents of the EU/EEA or the UK and who are eligible to work in Norway.
Successful candidates:

• Remain affiliated with their home country, including continued participation in their national social security and pension schemes, in line with applicable regulations.
• Must be eligible for deployment to international humanitarian operations.
• Will work under a temporary, mission-based contract with the Norwegian Red Cross during deployments.

Training and Roster Inclusion

To be included in the NoRC Emergency Response Roster , selected candidates must successfully complete the following:

1. Recruitment Process

• Application screening

• Interview
• Reference checks

2. Mandatory Online Training
24 hours of compulsory online training

3. International Mobilization and Preparation—IMPACT Training—Mandatory (1 week) Dates: 20-26 September 2026.
IMPACT is a vital platform for enhancing knowledge of the humanitarian landscape, exploring specific approaches and tools within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and deepening our understanding of the fundamental principles. The course includes presentations, working group sessions, simulation exercises, and mandatory online learning, all aimed at simulating real-world humanitarian scenarios and fostering collaboration within the Movement.
Location: nearby Oslo, Norway.

4. Hospital Training – Mandatory (1 week) Dates: 11–17 October 2026
Scenario‑based simulation of an Emergency Hospital (WHO EMT Type 2)
Includes a pass/non‑pass evaluation conducted by experienced humanitarian professionals.
Participation is limited; candidates not allocated a place this year will be offered an alternative opportunity
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

5. Profile‑Specific Training
Additional training may be required depending on the profile.
Please note that training participation is unpaid. The Norwegian Red Cross will, however, cover all necessary training‑related expenses, including travel, accommodation, and meals.

Deployments and Roster Status
Once all required training and onboarding processes have been successfully completed, candidates become eligible for deployment based on operational needs. While inclusion in the ER roster does not guarantee immediate deployment, it ensures eligibility for consideration as opportunities arise.
The timing of a first deployment may vary and can take up to one to two years following completion of all processes, depending on humanitarian needs, individual readiness, and overall roster availability.

Application Instructions
Your application must include:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivation letter outlining availability, relevant professional experience, and experience with cross‑cultural collaboration
• Maximum length: 700 words-max.
• Applications and CVs must be submitted in English.

Only eligible and shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Please note that processing times may be longer than usual due to the volume and complexity of applications.

Why should you apply?

• Meaningful: You`ll be a part of the world's largest humanitarian organization, reaching the most vulnerable people in their local community.
• Impact: You will help National Societies in the region to become strong, self-sustained and accountable humanitarian actors.
• Career: You will be connected to an international organization with staff based all over the world
• A great place to work: You will work in a multicultural environment with hard-working, dedicated and fun colleagues with a strong culture of collaboration, continual improvement, and celebration of wins.

Norwegian Red Cross striving to build a working culture based on respect, honesty and generosity.
We do a thorough background check on relevant candidate.

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Contacts

Rasha Mohammad Hasan

Gruppeleder Humanitær

Email:
rasha.hasan@redcross.no

About the employer

The Norwegian Red Cross is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers and staff operating in 190 countries. Our mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. To achieve this, we follow the seven humanitarian principles: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality.