Paramedic

Danish Refugee Council – Danish Demining Group (DRC-DDG), one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified DDG Manual Mine Clearance (MMC) Team Paramedic.

Overall purpose of the role: The Paramedic will provide on-site medical support to humanitarian mine action activities.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Accompanies DDG Demining teams wherever they may be deployed within Ukraine.
• Provides immediate on-site casualty stabilization in the event of an accident/incident and accompanies casualty to the designated medical facility.
• Conducts assessments of local medical facilities prior to the deployment of demining teams in order to establish effective casualty evacuation plans.
• Maintains up-to-date contact information and location details of all suitable medical facilities within DDG’s area of operation.
• Responsible for the maintenance and contents of major trauma kits according to DDG standard operating procedures.
• Conducting regular basic life support training for colleagues based on a standardized syllabus developed by DRC/DDG.
• Supports formal training for third party organizations in conjunction with the DDG Global Medic.
• Supports colleagues with routine tasks associated to deployment in a mobile team.  
• Assist Medical Coordinator with Paramedic Training when required.

We expect from a successful candidate:

Experience/qualifications:

• Paramedic qualification (Diploma of the Medical College issued by an authorized governmental institution).
• Good level of computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other related applications.
• Experience in an ambulance crew or as a military combat medic.
• Prior experience delivering first responder training.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian, both oral and written.
• Pre-intermediate level of English (speaking/reading/writing)

Personnel specification:

• Excellent discipline and ability to follow instructions.
• Flexible; willing to work away from home for extended periods in a mobile capacity.
• Team spirit; willing to assist the team with tasks outside the immediate scope of their role.
• Adaptable; willing to live in basic accommodation.
• Willing to work in close support to demining teams.
• Works well under pressure and keeps to deadlines.
• Works strictly according to the reporting structure.                                   
• Females strong encourage to apply.    

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’ core competencies:

Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes

Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback

Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation

Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly

Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC's vision and values 

WE OFFER

An interesting chance to work with international humanitarian organization in the field of Mine Action activities.

Contract: 3 months probationary period, followed by 1-year contract dependant on satisfactory performance with the possibility of extension based on available funding.

Level:  I

Start date: 1st of April, 2021

All DRC-DDG employees are covered by Medical and Life Insurance.

The application is open for Ukrainian citizens only. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Ukrainian nationals.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants must send an updated CV (no longer than two pages). Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: February 11, 2020.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.