Adult POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound) - Volunteer Medical Specialist

Department: Telemedicine Program – Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Medical Specialty: Adult POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound)
Position Status: Volunteer
Location: Remote Only
Time Commitment: up to 3 hours per week

Position Overview

As an Adult POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound) Volunteer Medical Specialist with MSF’s Telemedicine Program, you will provide remote medical and clinical support to MSF’s global medical teams on a case-by-case basis. Adult POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound) Specialists review and respond to patient cases assigned to them via our secure Telemedicine Platform. Support is provided asynchronously (not in real time), offering maximum flexibility for volunteers.

Why This Role Matters

In remote and resource-limited settings where MSF operates, access to advanced imaging modality and specialist expertise is limited or often unavailable. While some sites have basic‑level POCUS training and capacity, many do not, and almost none have advanced POCUS or ultrasound skills. As a result, expert support is often required to ensure accurate interpretation of complex scans. By volunteering your expertise, you provide essential diagnostic support to frontline clinicians, enabling more accurate clinical decisions and better patient outcomes. Your contribution bridges the gap in care, bringing high-quality medical and imaging support to the world's most isolated communities.

About the Telemedicine Program

The MSF Telemedicine Program helps remove geographic barriers to healthcare by providing secure digital solutions for MSF’s medical teams worldwide. These tools enable clinical collaboration, improve access to specialized expertise, and support more equitable, high-quality patient care.

Led by MSF Canada since 2009, the Telemedicine Program includes a global network of more than 200 volunteer specialists including physicians, surgeons, nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, midwives, physiotherapists, and more who provide timely, case-based support to MSF’s frontline teams.

We welcome applications from clinicians with expertise in Adult POCUS to join our global network of Volunteer Medical Specialists. Please note that applications are reviewed and selected based on the needs of our medical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Review adult patient cases assigned to you on the Telemedicine Platform and provide timely medical or clinical advice (within 24 hours).

• Provide detailed reviews and expert interpretations of ultrasound images submitted by field clinicians to assist in clinical diagnosis.

• Assist field teams in narrowing down complex differentials by integrating POCUS findings with available clinical data and patient history.

• Provide constructive feedback on image acquisition techniques and quality to help field clinicians improve the diagnostic quality of their scans.

• Ensure all advice aligns with MSF guidelines and is appropriate for low-resource settings.

• Ensure all telemedicine consultations adhere to strict patient data privacy standards and ethical guidelines regarding digital medical records.

• Provide ongoing follow-up on assigned cases until they are resolved.

• Collaborate with other Medical Specialists assigned to the case and share specialized expertise to contribute to a global community of medical knowledge.

Qualifications

• University degree or higher in a medical specialty with demonstrated proficiency in Adult POCUS acquired during residency or advanced clinical training, with formal certification either through specialty or fellowship.

• Minimum 4 years of post-qualification work experience in using POCUS in daily clinical practice.

• Clinical use or teaching of POCUS within the past calendar year.

• Considered POCUS “expert” within hospital/department.

• Active registration and certification with your professional regulatory body.

• Comfortable using technology and navigating online platforms.

• Fluency in either English (written and spoken) or French required (fluency in multiple languages is highly desirable).

• Previous experience in Global Health, prior to MSF/humanitarian work, or work in low-resource settings, is highly desirable.

• Training in tropical medicine is an asset.

Volunteer Expectations & Onboarding

• 2–3 hours per week with flexible scheduling based on volunteer availability.

• Fully remote and support can be provided from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.

• Successful candidates will sign a Volunteer Agreement (including data privacy, non-disclosure, and medical liability clauses).

• Onboarding includes an overview of the Telemedicine Program and platform training (1.5 hours, self-paced).

• If requested, be prepared to provide three professional references (references will only be contacted with your permission).

Next Steps

• Confirm your eligibility by reviewing the qualifications listed above.

• Submit your application, including a brief cover letter (or letter of interest), highlighting your relevant experience and motivation to volunteer with the Telemedicine Program.

• Complete a screening questionnaire to help us better understand your experience and professional background.

• Our Telemedicine Recruitment Team will review your application and be in touch to guide you through the next steps if your profile aligns with current program needs.

For more information about the Telemedicine Program, visit https://telemedhub.org/.

For questions, please contact Telemedicine Recruitment at [email protected].