Paramedic

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from woman and persons with disabilities.

Position’s mission:

Mission: To carry out medical and emergency life response and support to any HI designated operational task under the supervision of the Medical Coordinator (or Site supervisor), in accordance to HI DAM Lebanon Medical Protocols, SOPs and International Mine action standards (IMAS).

Reporting to: Medical coordinator or Site Supervisor (depends on the situation)

Missions / Responsibilities

Responsibility 1: Provide medical assistance on the current mine and ERW clearance operations at HI designated sites.

 Aim: Ensure good Health and safety / Hygiene in the team accommodation and safe working conditions for the HI Mine Action Team in Lebanon.

 Benchmarks: Satisfaction of Line Manager; External and Internal QA/QC; Annual Appraisal.

Activities:

• Ensure that HI DAM Medical protocols are respected during the clearance operations.
• Ensuring that medical drills and procedures are carried out as per HI medical procedures.
• Maintenance and care for the team medical equipment, medical supplies and all other equipment within the project,
• Under the direction of the medical coordinator, maintain appropriate medical staff records as per HI procedures,
• Act as stand in replacement for the medical coordinator during sickness or leave,
• Report to the Medical coordinator on any deficiencies and medical logistical requirements in a timely fashion,
• Ensure that the medical evacuation plan for a clearance task is understood, maintained and updated as appropriate, in cooperation with the medical coordinator.
• Check the evacuation road at least once a week to verify no road work’s or road closures, that will impair the planned Casevac on that road,
• Provide medical training for the team or any other staff member, as directed by the Medical Coordinator,
• Any other duties as required by the Medical Coordinator ensuring high standards of hygiene, clean accommodation areas / working areas, welfare of the staff and sustaining high performance medical preventative measures of all staff for the duration of the project,
• Responsible along with the medical coordinator, for the coordination between HI and external medical facilities.
• In case of accident prioritise all relevant lifesaving treatments that casualty requires to maintain life.
• Ensure both Ambulances are fully prepared for use (O2 bottles fully charged / All drugs up to date)
• Assume the responsibilities of Medical coordinator when absence such as:
• Responsible for the supervision of first aid for the deminers and Ambulance drivers (sometime other medics).
• Responsible for the supervision of primary care when required.
• Prepare, check and maintain stock levels of medical equipment.
• Responsible for the supervision of necessary equipment in order to commence clearance operations.
• Make accurate medical patient records.
• Responsible for the coordination between HI and external medical facilities.
• In case of accident in the field to inform the nearest designated hospital, Chief of Ops, Operations manager and HR manager and the insurance company.
• Collect data from the staff involved in case of accident.

Responsibility 2:           Ensure proper filling and reporting of operational data

  Aim: Ensure that all data related to operations are reported accurately and in accordance with HI  SOPs, LMAC requirements and National Mine Action Standards.

Benchmarks: Satisfaction of Direct line Manager; satisfaction of the LMAC, quality and regularity of reports to the LMAC and HI Global medical coordinator.

Activities:

• Assure the filing and archiving of everyday medical documents for its team.
• prepare all the medical forms, needed in the field.

Note that this job description must remain flexible, to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager.

Education:

• Essential: Nursing Certificate or equivalent Professional diploma.

Experience:

• Essential:  at least 2 years’ experience in the field.
• Essential: One-year previous experience in mine action operations.

Skills:

• Essential: Arabic and English speaking and writing skills.
• Essential: Understanding of road traffic rules and regulations.
• Essential :Good oral written communication and presentation skills
• Essential: Autonomous in using the basic functionalities of Microsoft office, word, power point, Outlook.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child. Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

Basic salary ranges for the position: Paramedic is going to be paid according to the experience and to HI salary Grid.

Basic Salary Starting 990 USD

Closing date: 30/08/2024

Interested candidates send their CV to [email protected] with the subject “PMedic-2024”

Application should include CV and motivation letter. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.