Employer: International Medical Corps
Location: Global
Department: Humanitarian Response
Job Purpose
This position will support International Medical Corps’ emergency response delivering outpatient clinical care to disaster-affected populations.
The primary responsibility of the Paramedic is to provide medical services in an outpatient health care setting. He/she will be responsible for providing client counseling and direct care including adult, adolescent and pediatric health services for both chronic and acute conditions. He/she is expected to triage patients, ensure smooth patient flow, provide clinical nursing care, assist with referrals as needed and provide health education and hygiene promotion. In addition, he/she may also be requested to assist hospital staff as needed.
**NOTE** Candidates applying to this position are indicating that they are interested in being considered for International Medical Corps’ standby roster for emergency response. Roster members will be contacted only when there is an emergency-response need for which the responder is qualified. This position will not be compensated unless responders are deployed to an emergency response.
Main Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Perform complete patient assessments, re-assessments and possible specialized life support procedures, including interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs), administering orally and intravenously and controlling hemorrhage.
Observe conditions of patients during treatment and, based on judgement and experience, adjust techniques or procedures as necessary to produce a positive response.
Apply splints and dressings as required.
Perform first aid procedures to relieve patient’s pain and suffering to increase maximum care and comfort.
Prepare detailed records of patient’s physical condition and a complete medical report for the medical team lead.
Complete standardized internal reporting as requested by Medical Team Lead or Team Leader.
Alert Team Lead in a timely manner if there are any impending shortages of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to avoid stockouts. Assist in evaluating all instruments and equipment are in working order.
Ensure that patients are accurately registered and recorded for reporting and case management.
Track daily patient data using tally sheets or other tools provided and submit patient data as required.
Monitor diagnostic trends and report to supervisor as needed.
Collect and analyze project / service data to inform and adjust project objectives/plans, strategic choices and quality of care / Shelter Medical Team in collaboration with IMC team members, local partners and other relevant staff.
Work with program staff, nurses and auxiliary staff (eg; CHWs) to provide both didactic and on-the-job training to build capacity and enhance their skills.
Track daily patient data using tally sheets or other tools provided.
Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services.
Support IPC, site management and patient flow as required.
Adhere to administrative directives with regards to work schedules, record keeping, patient communications, re-stocking of essential drugs, consumables and other medical supplies.
General
Deployed personnel are expected to assist with the setup, maintenance and demobilization of the clinical spaces and base camp as required.
Policy Adherence
Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law at all times.
Other duties as assigned
The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The fluid nature of emergency response requires personnel to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape; duties may be reconfigured to meet operational requirements.
Code of Conduct
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving sexual exploitation and abuse, trafficking in persons, child safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct that may involve conflicts-of-interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any such activities, you have an obligation to report.
Qualifications:
Must be a Paramedic with a valid license to practice, with minimum of three (3) years experience, of which at least one (1) year in developing country or in low-resource settings or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS preferable
Previous NGO experience preferable
Competencies:
Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, high pressure environment
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
Excellent self-motivation skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and excellent decision-making skills
Ability to be extremely flexible, and cope with stressful situations
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various personalities and cultures
Able to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
Ability to work with limited resources
Able to deploy to emergencies on short notice
Fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in Spanish, French, Arabic is desirable
Other
In addition to the responsibilities referenced above, candidates can expect to be living and working in austere conditions. Lifting moderately heavy objects from the ground, carrying a backpack for extended periods of time, and walking or hiking in remote locations may be necessary to perform these functions.
International Medical Corps is a first responder to natural and man-made disasters and has a mandate of working in remote locations. The organization has a comprehensive security management policy and plan in place and is committed to doing everything possible within its remit to ensure safety and security. Notwithstanding, the mandate and programming choices of International Medical Corps require staff members who have a high degree of resilience, extremely decisive qualities and the ability to move fast.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Apply Online
Department: Humanitarian Response
Job Purpose
This position will support International Medical Corps’ emergency response delivering outpatient clinical care to disaster-affected populations.
The primary responsibility of the Paramedic is to provide medical services in an outpatient health care setting. He/she will be responsible for providing client counseling and direct care including adult, adolescent and pediatric health services for both chronic and acute conditions. He/she is expected to triage patients, ensure smooth patient flow, provide clinical nursing care, assist with referrals as needed and provide health education and hygiene promotion. In addition, he/she may also be requested to assist hospital staff as needed.
**NOTE** Candidates applying to this position are indicating that they are interested in being considered for International Medical Corps’ standby roster for emergency response. Roster members will be contacted only when there is an emergency-response need for which the responder is qualified. This position will not be compensated unless responders are deployed to an emergency response.
Main Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Perform complete patient assessments, re-assessments and possible specialized life support procedures, including interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs), administering orally and intravenously and controlling hemorrhage.
Observe conditions of patients during treatment and, based on judgement and experience, adjust techniques or procedures as necessary to produce a positive response.
Apply splints and dressings as required.
Perform first aid procedures to relieve patient’s pain and suffering to increase maximum care and comfort.
Prepare detailed records of patient’s physical condition and a complete medical report for the medical team lead.
Complete standardized internal reporting as requested by Medical Team Lead or Team Leader.
Alert Team Lead in a timely manner if there are any impending shortages of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to avoid stockouts. Assist in evaluating all instruments and equipment are in working order.
Ensure that patients are accurately registered and recorded for reporting and case management.
Track daily patient data using tally sheets or other tools provided and submit patient data as required.
Monitor diagnostic trends and report to supervisor as needed.
Collect and analyze project / service data to inform and adjust project objectives/plans, strategic choices and quality of care / Shelter Medical Team in collaboration with IMC team members, local partners and other relevant staff.
Work with program staff, nurses and auxiliary staff (eg; CHWs) to provide both didactic and on-the-job training to build capacity and enhance their skills.
Track daily patient data using tally sheets or other tools provided.
Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services.
Support IPC, site management and patient flow as required.
Adhere to administrative directives with regards to work schedules, record keeping, patient communications, re-stocking of essential drugs, consumables and other medical supplies.
General
Deployed personnel are expected to assist with the setup, maintenance and demobilization of the clinical spaces and base camp as required.
Policy Adherence
Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law at all times.
Other duties as assigned
The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The fluid nature of emergency response requires personnel to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape; duties may be reconfigured to meet operational requirements.
Code of Conduct
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving sexual exploitation and abuse, trafficking in persons, child safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct that may involve conflicts-of-interest, fraud, corruption or harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any such activities, you have an obligation to report.
Qualifications:
Must be a Paramedic with a valid license to practice, with minimum of three (3) years experience, of which at least one (1) year in developing country or in low-resource settings or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS preferable
Previous NGO experience preferable
Competencies:
Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, high pressure environment
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
Excellent self-motivation skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and excellent decision-making skills
Ability to be extremely flexible, and cope with stressful situations
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various personalities and cultures
Able to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
Ability to work with limited resources
Able to deploy to emergencies on short notice
Fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in Spanish, French, Arabic is desirable
Other
In addition to the responsibilities referenced above, candidates can expect to be living and working in austere conditions. Lifting moderately heavy objects from the ground, carrying a backpack for extended periods of time, and walking or hiking in remote locations may be necessary to perform these functions.
International Medical Corps is a first responder to natural and man-made disasters and has a mandate of working in remote locations. The organization has a comprehensive security management policy and plan in place and is committed to doing everything possible within its remit to ensure safety and security. Notwithstanding, the mandate and programming choices of International Medical Corps require staff members who have a high degree of resilience, extremely decisive qualities and the ability to move fast.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Apply Online
