Employer: US21, Inc.
Location: Overseas
Estimated: $55,000 - $70,000 a year
US21, Inc requires a Medic/EMT Training Instructors as part of our Mobile Training Teams delivering training courses to international law enforcement personnel in UN peacekeeping locations worldwide.
This position will have a dual role as a medical provider and trainer for basic first aid/first responder training courses. The first role would be as a medical provider to render medical assistance to members of the MTT in the field. The second role would be as a trainer to deliver basic medical courses as needed such as first aid/first responder and casualty care.
This position requires Travel overseas to and within countries that may be considered dangerous or unhealthy or have other adverse or austere environments with limited or no medical facilities.
Responsibilities:
Provide routine and emergency medical support to the MTT during training and/or capacity building deployment which includes the training site, police contributing country, and other locations where the MTT will travel;
Identify additional medical resources available to the MTT in an emergency and develop a plan to respond to key health risks during training (e.g. climate, parasites, tropical disease, training or firearms accident, traffic incident, etc.);
Plan for and facilitate emergency medical evacuation. (Contractor will also provide medical evacuation insurance for all deployed personnel.);
Deliver training in-country based on INL-approved training curriculum on topics such as first aid and first responder, HIV/Aids, malaria, safe travel, stress management, and combat casualty first aid;
Travel overseas to and within countries that are considered dangerous or unhealthy or other adverse environment;
In the event of a medical emergency, the medic shall evaluate the extent of the illness or injury and render first aid to stabilize the sick or injured personnel to the best of their ability in the field setting until transport can be arranged for more advanced medical care; and
Minimum Qualifications:
Active certification as an EMT, Field Medic, Physician Assistant or similar equivalent
At least one (1) year training experience;
Demonstrated experience providing medical support in a developing country or austere environment;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Must be willing and capable of working in a fluid environment, under challenging circumstances;
Must demonstrate ability to work well in a team environment and with trainers from another country;
Must be able to deliver training to foreign nationals through a language assistant.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to serve in dual MTT trainer/medic role (see qualifications of MTT trainer above);
Ability to speak and read foreign languages, especially French or Arabic;
Prior UN peacekeeping experience or international police training and mentoring experience;
Knowledge of multilateral/multidimensional peacekeeping operations; and
UN Police training certification.
US21, Inc. is a leading global provider of program and mission support to include sourcing and supply of equipment and material, logistics services, construction services and professional and training services. Established in 1998, US21 is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in Fairfax, VA. US21 is a trusted supplier to the Department of State, Department of Defense and some of the largest government contractors. We support numerous programs in the US and throughout the Middle East, Afghanistan, Africa, South America and Europe. www.US21.com
Job Type: Contract
Experience: Training: 1 year (Preferred)
License: Medical (EMT, MEDIC, Physicians Assitant or similar) (Required)
Contract Length: More than 1 year
US21, Inc requires a Medic/EMT Training Instructors as part of our Mobile Training Teams delivering training courses to international law enforcement personnel in UN peacekeeping locations worldwide.
This position will have a dual role as a medical provider and trainer for basic first aid/first responder training courses. The first role would be as a medical provider to render medical assistance to members of the MTT in the field. The second role would be as a trainer to deliver basic medical courses as needed such as first aid/first responder and casualty care.
This position requires Travel overseas to and within countries that may be considered dangerous or unhealthy or have other adverse or austere environments with limited or no medical facilities.
Responsibilities:
Provide routine and emergency medical support to the MTT during training and/or capacity building deployment which includes the training site, police contributing country, and other locations where the MTT will travel;
Identify additional medical resources available to the MTT in an emergency and develop a plan to respond to key health risks during training (e.g. climate, parasites, tropical disease, training or firearms accident, traffic incident, etc.);
Plan for and facilitate emergency medical evacuation. (Contractor will also provide medical evacuation insurance for all deployed personnel.);
Deliver training in-country based on INL-approved training curriculum on topics such as first aid and first responder, HIV/Aids, malaria, safe travel, stress management, and combat casualty first aid;
Travel overseas to and within countries that are considered dangerous or unhealthy or other adverse environment;
In the event of a medical emergency, the medic shall evaluate the extent of the illness or injury and render first aid to stabilize the sick or injured personnel to the best of their ability in the field setting until transport can be arranged for more advanced medical care; and
Minimum Qualifications:
Active certification as an EMT, Field Medic, Physician Assistant or similar equivalent
At least one (1) year training experience;
Demonstrated experience providing medical support in a developing country or austere environment;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Must be willing and capable of working in a fluid environment, under challenging circumstances;
Must demonstrate ability to work well in a team environment and with trainers from another country;
Must be able to deliver training to foreign nationals through a language assistant.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to serve in dual MTT trainer/medic role (see qualifications of MTT trainer above);
Ability to speak and read foreign languages, especially French or Arabic;
Prior UN peacekeeping experience or international police training and mentoring experience;
Knowledge of multilateral/multidimensional peacekeeping operations; and
UN Police training certification.
US21, Inc. is a leading global provider of program and mission support to include sourcing and supply of equipment and material, logistics services, construction services and professional and training services. Established in 1998, US21 is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in Fairfax, VA. US21 is a trusted supplier to the Department of State, Department of Defense and some of the largest government contractors. We support numerous programs in the US and throughout the Middle East, Afghanistan, Africa, South America and Europe. www.US21.com
Job Type: Contract
Experience: Training: 1 year (Preferred)
License: Medical (EMT, MEDIC, Physicians Assitant or similar) (Required)
Contract Length: More than 1 year
