Employer: GardaWorld
Location: Afghanistan
Est. Start Date: TBC (subject to further confirmation/successful induction/visa processing)
Hiring Criteria
Only candidates that meet and are able to demonstrate the below hiring criteria’s will be considered:
Registered Nurse Bachelor's degree in Nursing with specialisation in Emergency medicine or Anaesthesia or Intensive Care;
A minimum 5 years of relevant clinical experience;
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, in the field of medical planning and administrative procedures, after having fulfilled the education requirements;
Extensive experience in the area of emergency medicine
Knowledge of tropical medicines;
Knowledge of major medical equipment and ability to use them in emergency situations;
International medical experience, particularly in crisis areas with multi-national and international organisations. Experience in assessing medical facilities, including under difficult conditions abroad;
Experience in medical management and administration;
Flight Medical and/or MEDEVAC experience would be an advantage;
(ATLS) Advanced Trauma Life Support, AMLS (Advanced Medical Life Support), PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support), ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support ) trained would be an advantage;
Excellent physical condition;
Must be a citizen of an EU member state;
English at least at level B2 as defined in the standards available at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-levels-cefr;
IT-literate;
Note: The member of staff occupying this post would ideally hold a valid personal security clearance or receive a valid personal security clearance within the first nine months after deployment.
Job Duties:
The Registered Nurse will manage the daily medical operations in all of its functions which will include but will not be limited to the below duties
Respond to emergencies and provide primary care to patients.
Assist and advise the Head of Delegation and the designated security personnel in the Delegation on all medical/welfare matters;
Develop, organise and monitor the provision of primary care and first aid to the Delegation;
Co-ordinate the plans and policies on all medical issues and health matters related to the provision of medical support to the Delegation, including a medical emergency plan and liaison with appropriate medical providers in the region;
Co-ordinate and monitor all elements of the medical evacuation chain in case of disease or injury of the staff member in close cooperation with all involved health care providers
Provide the necessary medical inputs for all staff elements especially with regards to operational planning, decision making processes and resulting orders and documents;
Provide medical guidance to all staff members;
Liaise with international civilian and non-governmental humanitarian and support agencies in the areas of operation when required;
Assess the requirements for further treatment and/or medical evacuation if staff members are in need;
Manage the medical room;
Organise the use of available MEDEVAC (Emergency medical evacuation) capabilities;
Co-ordinate and perform Medical Briefings and Basic Life support training to all staff;
Monitor the epidemiological and overall medical situation in the region, promote and implement preventive medical and occupational health measures including hygiene and recommendations for immunisations;
Ensure that the contents of all Basic Life Support and Trauma Kits are present and up-to- date;
Keep a database on all accidents, incidents and recorded illnesses – and ensure compliance with data protection for sensitive data – in conformity with medical staff- patient confidentiality;
Undertake any other related task as requested by the Head of Delegation or the designated security personnel.
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Location: Afghanistan
Est. Start Date: TBC (subject to further confirmation/successful induction/visa processing)
Hiring Criteria
Only candidates that meet and are able to demonstrate the below hiring criteria’s will be considered:
Registered Nurse Bachelor's degree in Nursing with specialisation in Emergency medicine or Anaesthesia or Intensive Care;
A minimum 5 years of relevant clinical experience;
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, in the field of medical planning and administrative procedures, after having fulfilled the education requirements;
Extensive experience in the area of emergency medicine
Knowledge of tropical medicines;
Knowledge of major medical equipment and ability to use them in emergency situations;
International medical experience, particularly in crisis areas with multi-national and international organisations. Experience in assessing medical facilities, including under difficult conditions abroad;
Experience in medical management and administration;
Flight Medical and/or MEDEVAC experience would be an advantage;
(ATLS) Advanced Trauma Life Support, AMLS (Advanced Medical Life Support), PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support), ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support ) trained would be an advantage;
Excellent physical condition;
Must be a citizen of an EU member state;
English at least at level B2 as defined in the standards available at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-levels-cefr;
IT-literate;
Note: The member of staff occupying this post would ideally hold a valid personal security clearance or receive a valid personal security clearance within the first nine months after deployment.
Job Duties:
The Registered Nurse will manage the daily medical operations in all of its functions which will include but will not be limited to the below duties
Respond to emergencies and provide primary care to patients.
Assist and advise the Head of Delegation and the designated security personnel in the Delegation on all medical/welfare matters;
Develop, organise and monitor the provision of primary care and first aid to the Delegation;
Co-ordinate the plans and policies on all medical issues and health matters related to the provision of medical support to the Delegation, including a medical emergency plan and liaison with appropriate medical providers in the region;
Co-ordinate and monitor all elements of the medical evacuation chain in case of disease or injury of the staff member in close cooperation with all involved health care providers
Provide the necessary medical inputs for all staff elements especially with regards to operational planning, decision making processes and resulting orders and documents;
Provide medical guidance to all staff members;
Liaise with international civilian and non-governmental humanitarian and support agencies in the areas of operation when required;
Assess the requirements for further treatment and/or medical evacuation if staff members are in need;
Manage the medical room;
Organise the use of available MEDEVAC (Emergency medical evacuation) capabilities;
Co-ordinate and perform Medical Briefings and Basic Life support training to all staff;
Monitor the epidemiological and overall medical situation in the region, promote and implement preventive medical and occupational health measures including hygiene and recommendations for immunisations;
Ensure that the contents of all Basic Life Support and Trauma Kits are present and up-to- date;
Keep a database on all accidents, incidents and recorded illnesses – and ensure compliance with data protection for sensitive data – in conformity with medical staff- patient confidentiality;
Undertake any other related task as requested by the Head of Delegation or the designated security personnel.
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