The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization that promotes and supports long-term solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide.

DRC In Ukraine is looking for a highly qualified Field Medic.

The overall objective of the role is to provide on-site medical support for humanitarian demining operations. The main task of the paramedic will be to provide first aid to victims of an accident during the work process, which includes first aid, stabilization of the victim’s condition and control over his condition during the medical evacuation process.

About the job

The overall purpose of this position (Field Medic) 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 Mine Action operation period.

• 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.
• 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 including 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, and 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, storing, updating, and upgrading medical Equipment at the ambulance and compound.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Medical DRC-HDP Medical Officer and relevant regional manager.
• Monthly basis prepared the report to the paramedic supervisor and team leader about the health condition of all field staff.
• Report to the 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 instructions he/she received from them.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• Medical / nurse qualification (Deist diploma of the Medical College in Ukraine).
• 3 years’ experience in a Nurse position in surgery/trauma ward.
• 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.

Desirable:

• 2 years working appearance with MA and other NGOs as a paramedic.

Languages:

• Ukrainian –fluency.
• Preferably a good understanding of written and spoken English,

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 3 months probation period with possibility of extension to one year

Band: I 2 step 1

Designation of Duty Station: Non-Family duty station

Start date: ASAP, 2023

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). The successful applicants from interviews has to attend training for paramedics organized by the DRC HDP Medical Coordinator in country. The employment contract will be offered only to the successful paramedics upon completion of pass or DRC HDP Paramedics course.

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: October 15th 2023

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