Humanitarian Mine Action Officer- Medic

Job Description

Position Summary

EOD medic is required to use a hand-held radio or other communications system (cell phone) to monitor the progress demining operations and maintaining a link with the HDP TFM and Team Leaders.

Main responsibilities:

Provision/access to medical services

• In the event of an incident/accident requiring medical support the medic shall provide the necessary support to stabilize any patients until such time as MEDEVAC / CASEVAC resources are available or deliver the casualty to the nearest suitable medical facility
• EOD medic is required to conduct medical reconnaissance on areas to be worked in prior to team deployment so as to establish task site case vac routes and casualty transport times. (for NTS, MRE, MMC and EOD teams); 
• Conducts surveys of hospitals and medical facilities that may be used by HDP and identifies their usability in line with the HDP Medical SOP.
• EOD medic shall maintain correct details of the location – and contact details for all relevant local medical facilities.
• Liaison with mine action, healthcare, local authorities and any other relevant organizations operating in country with regard to medical issues.

Training and capacity building

• HDP medic is to conduct periodical refresher/continuation medical training for all project staff.

Equipment management and admin tasks

• HDP medic is to provide general support in respect of HDP operations in theatre, including but not limited to ensuring all first aid and trauma kits are fully equipped according to SOPs, that teams are regularly briefed and familiar with medical SOPs, to provide technical advice for the purchase of medical equipment, etc. 
• Check medical equipment daily and report any damage to TFM
• Prior to deployment, ensures that sufficient and appropriate medical supplies are available at operational locations. 
• Responsible for the maintenance of an effective stock control system for medical stores, including the security of controlled drugs.
• In consultation with other managers, order items for replenishing medical store.
• Conduct other duties as directed by the TA and/or OM. 
• Maintains a folder containing the following information and documentation:
  • Blank Patient Report Forms
  • Record of all assessment, examination and treatment of DDG staff
  • Individual training record

Essential Qualifications:

• Relevant and proven emergency room ambulatory experience in trauma situations.
• At least two years direct experience as Nurse or paramedic.
• Excellent command of English (both written and oral) including knowledge of medical terminology.
• Able to communicate effectively with receiving hospitals and physicians. 
• Knowledge of the areas of operations and medical facilities and services available
• Computer literate with good understanding and practical ability using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Works under pressure to strict deadlines with excellent timekeeping essential.
• Be prepared to work long hours to ensure adequate medical cover is maintained in support of operations.
• Prior experience in delivering training an advantage but not essential.
• Organized and able to work with methodological approach

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Professional proficiency in English
• Arabic (Fluent)

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: till 30 June of 2024 
• Band:H2 Non-Manager,