Medical volunteers
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works alongside an exceptional volunteer network of highly skilled specialists from the UK and across the world, who play a vital role in delivering specialised care and capacity-building initiatives in Gaza, the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and Lebanon.
Programmes are delivered in person and remotely, depending on operational needs.
Specialist roles we are actively recruiting
We are particularly seeking volunteers across the following disciplines. Arabic speakers are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Plastic, Vascular, Orthopaedic & Limb reconstruction surgeons
- Anaesthetists
- Operating theatre (OR) nurses
- Non-communicable disease (NCD) physicians
- Breast cancer specialists
- Neonatal specialists
- Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) professionals
I highly recommend MAP for medical deployment. Not only did I feel safe and in good hands, but I also felt the team went above and beyond to help us prepare and be ready for deployment. Their communication was prompt and clear, and the training and team bonding before deployment really helped us as a team to make the best of our trip in delivering as much as we could.
MAP volunteer anaesthetist, Dr. Lina Fazlanie
What we look for in MAP medical volunteers
We welcome applications from qualified medical professionals at consultant level from the UK and internationally. All applicants are expected to meet the following criteria.
- For consultant-level roles, volunteers must hold a substantive NHS (or equivalent) post
- Excellent clinical and technical skills
- Strong teaching and mentoring experience in clinical settings
- Ability and willingness to work in resource-limited and complex environments
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in busy, high-pressure situations
- Willingness to participate in regular virtual MDT meetings (typically monthly, depending on the project)
- Commitment to abide by MAP's Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and security procedures
Previous experience in conflict or post-conflict settings is an advantage.
How to register as a medical volunteer
To register your interest in volunteering with MAP, please contact our team at [email protected]
Your details will be added to our database and you will be contacted when your profile matches current or upcoming needs. Successful applicants will then undergo our vetting and onboarding process before being considered for in-person or remote engagement.
