Medic

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.

·       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

·      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.

Must have:

·         Paramedic training

·         Successfully pass relevant training courses

·         Successfully pass operational accreditation

Desirable:

·         Paramedic or nurse education

·         Manual driver’s license

Must have:

·         1 year experience as medic

Desirable:

·         Experience as paramedic, emergency room nurse or similar

·         Experience as medic in mine action

Must have:

·         1 year experience as medic

Desirable:

·         Experience as paramedic, emergency room nurse or similar

·         Experience as medic in mine action