Overview

The Paramedic / Field Medic provides comprehensive medical coverage for DRC-HDP mine action teams in Gaza and the oPt, delivering on-site first aid and advanced life support.

Tasks Summary

• 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 TFM.
• 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/medical officer.
• 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 coordinator.
• 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 DRC-HDP medical coordinator and relevant HDP managers.
• On a monthly basis prepare the report to medical coordinator and TFM about the health condition of all field staff.
• Report to medical coordinator about any communicable and epidemic disease in the area.
• Prepare the accident report for the medical coordinator and follow the instructions he/she received from them.

Experience Requirements

• 2 years experience as medical doctor in surgery or a senior nurse(mandatory).
• 2 years working appearance with HMA and other NGOs as paramedics in the field (advantageous).

Qualification Requirements

• Graduated as a medical doctor.or nurse

Other Details

Languages Required: • Arabic – fluency.

Languages Preferred: • Intermediate understanding of English.

Contract Duration: National Fixed Term contract for one year (possible to extend upon fund).