Paramedic

WHO ARE WE?

We Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity 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 of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

The overall purpose of this position (Paramedic) is to make sure he has full access to all staff (Field level staff) for delivering first aid and any other medical support if required during the operation period.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing medical coverage for DRC-HDP personnel active in the relevant Operation Area.
• During operational working hours’ act as Paramedic in the field with teams according to DRC-HDP Medical SOP, and always be present at the task site.
• Perform basic first aid and advanced first aid at level 2 when required.
• Prepare the Evacuation plan for each individually planned hazard together with the Team leader.
• Perform stabilization of a possible accident casualty in field conditions.
• Daily inspection of medical equipment trauma kit/Ambulance kit includes stretcher and Ambulance.
• Monitor, treat and follow up on the medical status of the deminers and other HDP-field staff.
• Check/Monitor the hygienic conditions of the personnel, equipment, vehicles, and compounds and the Field Office.
• Provide weekly, monthly reports, and incident reports to the relevant paramedic supervisor.
• Provide the medicine update list to the medical supervisor.
• Led the training that was planned as urgent for field staff during the absence of the Medical supervisor.
• Plan and execute MEDEVAC exercises in the area of responsibility at the beginning of each working cycle.
• Responsible for maintaining, organizing, storage, updating, and upgrading medical Equipment at ambulance and compound.
• Update the site log for all external and internal visitors. The logbook shall contain the name, nationality, unit/organization, blood type, time of entrance and exit.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Medical DRC-HDP medical Officer and relevant regional manager.
• Monthly base prepared the report to paramedic supervisor and team leader about the health condition of all field staff.
• Report to paramedic supervisor about any communicable and epidemic disease in the area
• Prepare the accident report to the medical officer and paramedic supervisor and follow the instruction the he/she received from them.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies: 

• 2 years’ experience as Nurse position in surgery.
• 2 years working appearance with MA and other NGOs as paramedic.

Education/qualifications:

• Graduated from high school.
• Graduated as an assistant of Medical.

Languages:

• Pashto and Dari –fluency.
• Good understanding easily to English.

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the Apply button below.  All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages), Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.