Team GB HQ Medical Officer, Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Organisation: British Olympic Association
Salary: This role is voluntary however, for external candidates (non-HCSI), where paid secondments are not applicable, we would welcome a discussion to understand individual circumstances and availability. In line with BOA policy, all costs relating to kit, travel to and from Senegal, subsistence and accommodation while in-country, along with reasonable additional expenses will be covered.
Location: The YOG environment, Dakar, Senegal (to include: The YOG Village and all sport venues)
Contract type: Volunteer (Full time)
Closing date: 19 April 2026
Interview date: 18 May 2026
Job Description: Team GB is recruiting for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Senegal from 31st October – 13th November 2026 https://www.olympics.com/fr/dakar-2026/.

Application Process
• Application process and job description will be posted on the UK Sports and Team GB websites and sent to Home Country Sports Institutes (HCSI) to disseminate to their nominated practitioners.
• Before applying, the candidate should secure clearance from their appropriate line manager (HCSI &/or National Governing Body [NGB]) where applicable.
• HCSI employees that are core funded will be released to undertake their duties on HCSI time on the proviso that their HCSI duties can be covered in their absence.
• NGB employees must gain clearance from their sport in advance of applying for this HQ role.
• Applicants who are not full-time HCSI employees will need to account for their non-HCSI time.
• When applying, please state clearly your HCSI full-time equivalent status and whether your role is core funded or NGB funded.
• External candidates (non-HCSI) are invited to apply on an equal basis, and each application will be considered on its merits.
• Transparency with employees over the time commitment for the role is essential.
• For external candidates (non-HCSI), where paid secondments are not applicable, we would welcome a discussion to understand individual circumstances and availability. In line with BOA policy, all costs relating to kit, travel to and from Senegal, and accommodation while in-country, along with reasonable additional expenses will be covered.
• Applications should be sent to Recruitment@TeamGB.com
• If you are successful in your application, please confirm again with your HCSI line manager and/or NGB staff before accepting the role.

Role Description:
The HQ Medical Officer will report directly to Team GB Chef de Mission during the YOG with remote support from BOA Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and BOA HoPS.

The postholder will work closely with Team GB HQ and NGB clinical colleagues, Team GB Headquarters staff, & all sport Team Leaders

Dates Active in Role:
c.24th October to 15th Nov 2026, final dates tbc. (YOG runs 31st Oct to 13th Nov 2026)
All dates / requirements essential for preparation in the build up to deployment to the YOG.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide the highest quality clinical support to those athletes and support staff seeking out the HQ service for the duration of the YOG.
• Provide a responsive, accessible, medical support service to all Team GB delegates, both in the YOG Village, at competition and training venues, and any other location deemed appropriate to meet the requirements of the job role.
• Ensure a high standard of health promotion & preventative care in liaison with the athletes’ support staff (Physiotherapists, Team Leaders, Coaching staff and others), including advice on the prevention of injury or illness.
• Liaise with other medical and clinical personnel, sports science and other performance support staff in advance of, and during the Games to ensure the highest standard of care of an athlete's injury or illness and optimum management whilst always working within the General Medical Council’s Good Medical Practice guidelines and the Professional Code set out by the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (UK): https://www.fsem.ac.uk/standards-publications/professional-code/
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Team GB Medical Care strategy (including pre-Games Team GB Medical Questionnaire) and Team GB Standard Operating Procedures, working alongside the BOA CMO and BOA HOPs.
• To promote drug-free sport and have a working knowledge of The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code.
• To refer to appropriate specialists and other members of the clinical support team as appropriate.
• To keep detailed, confidential, and secure medical records of all consultations on the PDMS athlete records system.
• To provide reports on medical activity / utilisation within the village or other locations as required.

Person Specification:
Essential qualifications and experience:
1. Of good standing with GMC and on GP and/or Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) Register, or other specialist Register
2. Recognised Postgraduate course of study (MSc, Faculty exam, or equivalent) in Sport and Exercise Medicine
3. Enhanced professional indemnity cover for elite sport (e.g. MPS / MDU / MDDUS / Sempris)
4. Current up-to-date Advanced Trauma and Life Support course (e.g. PHICIS, PHTLS, Scrumcaps etc.)
5. Current UKAD “Introduction to Clean Sport” Certificate
6. Current up-to-date Adult and Child Safeguarding training from a recognised provider.
7. A minimum of 3 years postgraduate clinical experience in the provision of specialist Sport and Exercise Medicine in an elite-sport environment

Desired qualifications and experience:
8. Currently working with elite Olympic athletes either through a HCSI appointment or directly with an NGB
9. Previous experience as an NGB Medical Officer
10. Previous experience in primary care aspects of SEM (preferably General Practice Vocational Training / Primary Care trained, or completed specialist training in SEM) and on GP, SEM, or other specialist Register.
11. Previous major Games experience with a sport (European or World Champs)
12. Previous work in a multi-sport Games environment e.g. World University Games
13. An understanding of the BOA standard operating procedures during Games-time

Desired personal attributes:
1. Proven team player, including references from previous event cover
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Committed, dynamic & productive
4. Excellent organisational skills
5. Excellent management & people skills
6. Availability for full duration of The Games and during the preparation phase
7. Ability to speak French would be advantageous

The BOA will provide:
• One return economy class flight to Dakar, Senegal
• Accommodation and full board in the YOG environment
• Team GB kit allocation
• Reasonable expenses incurred to fulfil the role will be covered

Hours of Work:
Working hours will be as required to fulfil the role and the fluctuating demands throughout the YOG.
The post-holder will be required to acknowledge this and work in a flexible manner to accommodate all requests where appropriate.

Special requirements:
Professional Registration
DBS check up to date
A full UK driving licence may be advantageous
How to apply: We invite practitioners who meet the criteria set out in the job description to send in their CV with a short covering letter of no more than 1 page (both as PDF files) as an expression of interest for the role of Headquarters (HQ) Medical Officer for Team GB at the 2026 YOG’s. The expression of interest will be open until Sunday 19th April 2026. The selection process will consist of: • Short list selection • Interviews to be held on Monday 18th May 2026 • Interviews will be either in person at the offices of The British Olympic Association in central London, or via Microsoft Teams. Format to be advised. • Appointments will be announced in May 2026. • Team GB YOG HQ Workshop Day, June 30th (central London). Candidates must ensure that they are available to meet the requirements of fulfilling the allocated job role, including all necessary dates in the build up to the YOG.