The Paediatric Infectious Disease Medical Doctor (Register Role) at UK-Med is a high-impact humanitarian position designed for experienced clinicians ready to deploy to emergency outbreak settings worldwide.
This role is particularly focused on paediatric infectious diseases and viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHF), including potential deployment to outbreak responses such as Ebola in fragile and low-resource contexts.
About UK-Med
UK-Med is a frontline medical emergency response organization with roots in the UK National Health Service. For over 30 years, it has supported health systems during crises such as:
- Infectious disease outbreaks
- Natural disasters
- Conflict and humanitarian emergencies
The organization deploys specialist medical teams globally to strengthen outbreak response capacity and support local health systems under extreme pressure.
Role Overview
This is a register-based deployment role, meaning doctors are not permanently stationed but are activated when emergency responses occur.
Key features include:
- International deployment to outbreak zones
- Short-term missions (typically ~6 weeks)
- Work in high-pressure, resource-limited environments
- Potential involvement in Ebola and VHF outbreak response, particularly in Africa
Candidates must be ready for rapid deployment at short notice.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Outbreak Response
- Provide specialist paediatric infectious disease care
- Support management of outbreak-related illnesses (including VHF cases)
- Deliver clinical expertise in emergency treatment settings
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
- Advise on IPC protocols in outbreak settings
- Support safe clinical workflows in high-risk environments
- Contribute to reducing transmission risks in healthcare facilities
Health System Support
- Work alongside local healthcare workers and ministries of health
- Strengthen paediatric infectious disease capacity
- Support training and mentorship of local clinical teams
Clinical Guidance & Coordination
- Assist in developing outbreak clinical protocols
- Contribute to case management guidelines
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary emergency response teams
Candidate Profile
This role requires strong clinical expertise and field readiness.
Essential Requirements:
- Fully licensed medical doctor
- Specialisation in paediatrics and infectious diseases
- Experience in outbreak or emergency settings
- 5–9 years of professional experience
- Ability to deploy internationally at short notice
Highly Desirable Experience:
- Prior work in humanitarian or low-resource settings
- Experience with Ebola or other VHF outbreaks
- Fluency in French (especially relevant for DRC deployments)
- Experience working in multidisciplinary emergency teams
Skills and Attributes
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong clinical decision-making under pressure
- Adaptability in unstable and resource-limited environments
- Compassionate and patient-centered care
- Teamwork in multicultural emergency teams
- Commitment to safeguarding and ethical humanitarian practice
- Willingness to teach and support local health staff
Deployment Conditions
This is a flexible register role, not a guaranteed full-time post.
- Pay: £4,750 – £5,250 per month (gross)
- Additional allowances: up to 20% for hardship contexts
- Deployment duration: typically 6 weeks (may vary)
- Location: global humanitarian emergencies
Candidates may also undergo selection training if they do not have sufficient prior humanitarian experience.
Why This Role Matters
Outbreaks such as Ebola and other viral haemorrhagic fevers remain major threats in fragile health systems. Children are often among the most vulnerable populations during such crises.
This role contributes to:
- Rapid outbreak containment
- Improved survival rates in paediatric cases
- Strengthened infection control systems
- Capacity building of frontline health workers
It is a role that directly impacts lives in emergency settings, often where healthcare systems are under extreme strain.
Application Details
Applicants are required to submit:
- Updated CV
- Supporting letter (up to 2 pages)
- Response to essential criteria suitability
Closing date: 15 July 2026
Deployments: International, short-term emergency response
Apply via UK-Med online portal
APPLY VIA UK-MED ONLINE PORTAL
Final Note
The UK-Med paediatric infectious disease register role is suited to clinicians who combine specialist medical expertise with a strong humanitarian mindset. It is demanding, fast-paced, and unpredictable—but it offers the opportunity to make a direct difference in some of the world’s most urgent health emergencies.
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