Medic (Internal Announcement)

Function Prerequisite

The Medic is a part of a team conducting survey and/or clearance of Explosive Remnants of War. The Medic is deployed with the team and responsible for maintaining a preparedness for emergency situations, and for conducting life-saving first aid on casualties in accordance with the best practices on the field. The medic is also following up the health of the team members and the team spirit of the team.

General Responsibilities

• Work within the framework of NPA core values
• Act as an ambassador for NPA, through professionalism and conduct
• Adhere to all NPA policies, regulations and procedures
• Maintain and care for all equipment issued by NPA and for any loss or damage, you will be liable for repair or replacement
• Follow all verbal and/or written instructions, unless in direct violation of safety and duty of care
• Ensure a safe workplace and protect all staff and equipment from damage/ injury

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Responsibilities

• Ensure and maintain the first aid kit, ensure that the required items are in place, stored properly, kept sterile, are not expired, and replenish any damaged or expired items.
• Maintain quality paramedic care regardless of the patient's race, religion, age, sex, nationality, and disability, social or economic status.
• Respect patient confidentiality and rights.
• Maintain patient safety.
• Maintain excellent hygiene and facilitate for the hygiene for the team
• Maintain a reporting mechanism and produce proper records and reports on all aspects of medical activities.
• Plan and execute CASEVAC/Medevac exercises together with the TL, SS and TFM as per SOP.
• Execute the duties in accordance with SOP.
• Carry out the instructions of their supervisors in a manner that is supportive and constructive.
• Report any safety concerns to the team leader.
• Provide technical backup, from a medical perspective, to the Ops Management.
• They are to carry out other tasks as dictated by changing circumstances, or as required by the Ops Management.
• Support the TL and SS in the field by updating attendance records, visitor logs and other site documentation as directed by the Team Leader.
• Any additional duties as may be required.

If trained as Medical Trainers

• Conduct first aid re-fresher training as short notice during bad weather if directed
• Conduct medical re-fresher training for team medics as required
• Assist Ops QA officers in assessment of accident response plan rehearsals of other teams
• Required Qualifications:

Must have

• Paramedic training
• Successfully pass relevant training courses
• Successfully pass operational accreditation

Desirable

• Paramedic or nurse education

Experience

Must have

• 1 year experience as medic

Desirable

• Experience as paramedic, emergency room nurse or similar
• Experience as medic in mine action

Other Qualifications

• Verbal proficiency in Arabic
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication and understanding skills
• Able to work effectively under stressful situations and adapt to difficult conditions
• Willingness and ability to travel within the country

About the Recruitment Process

We work continuously for more diversity and inclusion throughout Norwegian People's Aid. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Please note, that only applications submitted through our career site will be considered. Applications and resumes sent via e-mail will not be reviewed.

We kindly ask you to carefully read NPA’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Anti-Corruption Policy, before you submit your application. If you are the selected candidate for this position, you will be asked to complete and sign a Safeguarding self-declaration as well as our Code of Conduct. All policies related to ethics can be found on our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!