Location: Somalia
Ref: LP354-17
The Role
Background: The African Union Mission (AMISOM) is an active, regional peacekeeping mission operated by the African Union with the approval of the United Nations. The UN Security Council
mandated the UN Support Office (UNSOA) to deliver a support package to AMISOM to include medical services. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) via Explosive Management Support for AMISOM (EMSA) project will provide critical support to camp management and associated services in four locations in Somalia. The medical support will include the services of a trauma medic, EMT-P. This position is notional and contingent upon contract award.
The responsibilities will include; but, are not limited to the following:
The EMT-P will be assigned to treat patients and provide Level 1 medical care. The EMT-P will maintain an immediate medical support facility to provide immediate medial treatment to residents.
Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records the information on patients' charts. EMT-P may be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. In some settings the EMT-P may be assigned a leadership role as Lead EMT-P.
The EMT-P will perform emergency skills, such as managing respiratory, trauma, and cardiac emergencies, and patient assessment. Typically, an EMT will deal with bleeding, fractures, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, and emergency childbirth. In addition to carrying out the procedures of the other levels, paramedics administer medications orally and intravenously, interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs), perform endotracheal intubations, and use monitors and other complex equipment.
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is recognized.
Requirements
Candidate must have 10 years experience as an EMT-P with 2 years of management experience
Must have a current internationally recognized certificate (ITLS or PHTLS)
Must have current ACLS and BLS certification
Must have current license to practice in country of origin
Must provide three references to provide information on professional achievements
About the Company
Founded in 1975, CHS is the industry's trusted provider of onsite health centers and national examination programs. Major corporations and government agencies look to CHS for workforce health and productivity management solutions that help maintain a healthier, more stable and productive workforce. CHS’ solutions maximize employer’s health care investment and integrate seamlessly with their existing benefits strategies.
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