Hiring Organization: CADUS – Redefine Global Solidarity e.V.
Job Location: Ukraine
How to apply
Application:
Job Location: Ukraine
Closing date: 30 Jun 2025
MEDEVAC Nurse/Paramedic
Summary or Overview of the Role
This position is for a Nurse or Paramedic working primarily on interfacility ambulance transports in Eastern Ukraine. This team member will work as part of a three-person team performing medical evacuations of critically injured and emergency medical patients and will take an active role in the day-to-day operational running of the service.
If you are interested about learning more about the work of CADUS e.V. in Ukraine, please visit our website: https://www.cadus.org/en/area-of-application-ukraine/
Job Location
Currently working on a rotational basis between Dnipro and MSF bases in Donetsk and Sumy, with potential to travel to other locations in Ukraine. Teams are on call 24/7 in both Slovyansk and Sumy, with appropriate rest times between calls.
Daily Duties
MEDEVAC Nurse/Paramedic
Summary or Overview of the Role
This position is for a Nurse or Paramedic working primarily on interfacility ambulance transports in Eastern Ukraine. This team member will work as part of a three-person team performing medical evacuations of critically injured and emergency medical patients and will take an active role in the day-to-day operational running of the service.
If you are interested about learning more about the work of CADUS e.V. in Ukraine, please visit our website: https://www.cadus.org/en/area-of-application-ukraine/
Job Location
Currently working on a rotational basis between Dnipro and MSF bases in Donetsk and Sumy, with potential to travel to other locations in Ukraine. Teams are on call 24/7 in both Slovyansk and Sumy, with appropriate rest times between calls.
Daily Duties
Working together with a doctor and a driver to perform medical evacuations of critically injured and emergency medical patients from eastern regions of Ukraine.- The vast majority of time infield will be spent on call, and the team member must coordinate with other team members to ensure their availability and readiness to respond.
Stocking and replenishing medication, consumables, oxygen, and fuel on the ambulance. Cleaning and sanitizing medical equipment and the ambulance in partnership with the rest of the team.
General maintenance and care for CADUS resources including medical equipment, personal protective equipment, and vehicles, according to needs.
Following CADUS SOPs for monitoring medication and consumable stock levels, in addition to controlled substances tracking.
Providing assistance to other team members in tasks such as inventorying consumables.
Medical record keeping in line with CADUS SOPs.
Active participation in team life, including assisting with upkeep of the co-living environment, and other tasks as required.
Skills Needed to Perform the Job
Essential
Stocking and replenishing medication, consumables, oxygen, and fuel on the ambulance. Cleaning and sanitizing medical equipment and the ambulance in partnership with the rest of the team.
General maintenance and care for CADUS resources including medical equipment, personal protective equipment, and vehicles, according to needs.
Following CADUS SOPs for monitoring medication and consumable stock levels, in addition to controlled substances tracking.
Providing assistance to other team members in tasks such as inventorying consumables.
Medical record keeping in line with CADUS SOPs.
Active participation in team life, including assisting with upkeep of the co-living environment, and other tasks as required.
Skills Needed to Perform the Job
Essential
Fluent English (Teams are a mixture of nationals and Internationals - Working in English)
At least two years of clinical experience in either emergency care/ITU care/pre hospital setting
High stress tolerance and flexibility
Experience working collaboratively in a diverse team
Complete Covid-19 vaccination (currently three vaccinations) + standard vaccinations recommended by STIKO
Passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival
International driving license class B – All members of the team will be expected to regularly drive the ambulance.
The ability to travel through Europe visa free to join the project
Desirable
At least two years of clinical experience in either emergency care/ITU care/pre hospital setting
High stress tolerance and flexibility
Experience working collaboratively in a diverse team
Complete Covid-19 vaccination (currently three vaccinations) + standard vaccinations recommended by STIKO
Passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival
International driving license class B – All members of the team will be expected to regularly drive the ambulance.
The ability to travel through Europe visa free to join the project
Desirable
Knowledge of Russian/Ukrainian language
Experience with paediatric and neonatal patients
Previous medevac experience
Previous humanitarian experience, ideally also in hostile environments.
Due to the dynamic nature of the conflict and humanitarian aid in general, all the above, including working locations, are subject to change.
What We Offer
Experience with paediatric and neonatal patients
Previous medevac experience
Previous humanitarian experience, ideally also in hostile environments.
Due to the dynamic nature of the conflict and humanitarian aid in general, all the above, including working locations, are subject to change.
What We Offer
Rotation schedule of 6 weeks infield, 4 weeks R&R
Fair payment
Line management on the ground with strong connections to the Berlin back office
Regular security assessments
Psychological support services
Thorough deployment preparation
Insurance package (health insurance, accident and repatriation insurance, liability insurance)
Payment of travel and accommodation costs, and per diem.
Fair payment
Line management on the ground with strong connections to the Berlin back office
Regular security assessments
Psychological support services
Thorough deployment preparation
Insurance package (health insurance, accident and repatriation insurance, liability insurance)
Payment of travel and accommodation costs, and per diem.
How to apply
Application:
We are urgently looking for candidates with ability to arrive in Dnipro by 09.04 and be available for multiple 6-week rotations
If you are interested in the role, please complete the application survey. We will then contact suitable applicants per email.
We are also accepting applications from candidates with availability through to the end of 2025 with starting dates possible throughout the year.
**CLICK HERE TO ACCESS APPLICATION SURVEY**Ukraine
If you are interested in the role, please complete the application survey. We will then contact suitable applicants per email.
We are also accepting applications from candidates with availability through to the end of 2025 with starting dates possible throughout the year.
**CLICK HERE TO ACCESS APPLICATION SURVEY**Ukraine
