Paramedic

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

WHO ARE WE?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Paramedic refers to an educated nurse or paramedic, with a record of completion at a paramedic training course organized by DDG or DMAC. Successful conduct in the position requires a disciplined and structured approach to medical procedures and equipment, with a high level of tolerance for stress and an eye for basic hygiene. The life of a person within the Team/Section may depend on the actions of the Paramedic.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the assigned medical equipment is complete and serviceable as described in the Medical SOP and the On-Site Requirements SOP.
• Always remain alert and available during the Demining, Survey-, BAC- and EOD activities in the field.
• Ensure that the safety vehicle is available, capable of evacuating a lying casualty, and ready to be used as an ambulance.
• Always maintain a high level of collective hygiene at the work site, within the ambulance, and the camp compound.
• Monitor, treat and follow up on the medical status of the deminers and other DDG staff in the field.
• Inspect the validity of medicine, drugs, and equipment on a daily basis.
• Report any problems or concerns related to medical coverage and assigned equipment and medical kits in the operation area to the Team member/Section leader.
• Perform MEDEVAC exercise at least once per month and re-MEDEVAC exercise when starting operation in the new location on command by the Team Leader/Section leader.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• 1-Year experience in the mine action program
• 2 -Years experience as nurse or paramedic positions in a hospital or clinic

Education:

• Assistant MD doctor or Nurse certification

Languages:

• Pashto and Dari –fluency
• Basic English

We Offer:

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC salary scale

Application process:

Interested? When applying for this position, all applicants must send a letter of motivation and a DRC Job Application form, you can access our job application form from the below link.

DRC Job Application form link: https://www.acbar.org/Document/8060869251.docx

Note: Please attach the completed application form instead of your CV along with your letter of motivation to the official DRC Job portal address mentioned in the job vacancy, Only DRC Job application form will be considered, please do not attach your CVs.