Overview
The Mine Action Medic is responsible for carrying out instruction under the direction of the TFM or as detailed in the DRC SOPs, providing medical support in clearance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate details of work location and contact details for local medical facilities.
- Ensure assigned medical equipment is complete and serviceable.
- Remain alert and available during clearance activities.
- Ensure the Ambulance/safety vehicle is available and capable of evacuating a casualty.
- Maintain a high level of collective hygiene at the work site and Ambulance.
- Inspect/ensure the validity of medicine, drugs and equipment daily.
- Report medical coverage, equipment, or kit problems to the Team Leader.
- Provide necessary support to stabilize patients until MEDEVAC/CASEVAC resources are available or deliver casualty to the nearest suitable medical facility.
- Prepare CASEVAC Plan for each working site.
- Conduct Casevac exercise at least once a month.
- Use a handheld radio or other communications system to monitor demining operations and maintain a link with the HMA Radio Operator.
- Report to and take direction from the MA Team Leader.
- Conduct periodical refresher/continuation medical training for all project staff.
- Provide general support in respect of DDG operations.
- Provide relevant emergency room ambulatory experience in trauma situations.
- Communicate effectively and concisely with receiving hospitals and physicians.
- Ensure high standards of conduct are adhered to.
- Ensure that all staff are healthy before going to field.
- Ensure the ambulance is ready and clean all the time.
- Ensure integration with other DRC sectors.
- Perform other tasks and duties as required by the line Manager.
- Support and help other DRC/DDG sectors if needed.
Required Experience
At least 2 years of direct experience as a Nurse or paramedic. INGO experience preferred.
Qualifications
Bachelor/ Medicine, or Nursing
