Thursday, May 17, 2018

Medical Assistant , South Sudan

Employer: CTG
Location: Juba South Sudan
Closing date: 27 May 2018

Terms Of Reference :  

Vacancy reference no.: VAC-1573
Contract duration: up to 12 months (@26days/month)
Starting date: 15-Jun-2018

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
The Medical Assistant will provide medical assistance to ensure that all Mine Action activities are conducted in accordance with the guidance given in IMAS 10.40 and NTSG Chapter 10. The Medical Assistant shall work in collaboration with all client’s contracted parties.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Role objective:

The Medical Assistant will be responsible to ensure that all staff and contracted employees maintain their health over the course of their deployment to South Sudan

Expected output:
Monitor the level of training and medical preparedness of all mine action teams to respond to a medical emergency and to manage the routine health of the team members
Monitor demining activity in country, including site visits, accidents and investigations as required
Monitor and advise on clients contractors’ medical response plans
Conduct and evaluate medical training exercises of mine action teams in South Sudan and support the accreditation of said teams
Coordinate and put into action public awareness campaigns pertaining to communicable diseases, environmental safety and hygiene, and other health hazards present in country
Take part in investigations in instances of explosive device accidents, casualties, fatalities, etc.

Project reporting:
The Medical Assistant position reports to the Operations Office in Juba

Team management:
Not applicable

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education:
Diploma in Nursing at an accredited institutions.

Work experience:
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable relevant Mine Action experience.

Geographical experience:
 Minimum of 5 years of experience in Middle East (desirable).

Languages:
Fluency in English is essential.

Key competencies:

Proven leadership qualities in high risk and high demand environment
Computer literate
Minimum of five years relevant medical professional experience
Minimum of five years of experience in the realm of mine action
Proven training in delivering trauma care
Experience evaluating casualty evacuation (Casevac) plans and supervising/assessing Casevac exercises

Proven ability to conduct general health assessments of field camps


HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should create a profile and apply on CTG Global careers website (click here). Please refer to the vacancy number: VAC-1573. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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