Job Description

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has been involved in Humanitarian mine action since 1992 and is one of the leading humanitarian demining organizations worldwide. NPA works closely with national authorities and other stakeholders to resolve the challenges in the local communities caused by landmines and other explosives remnants of war.

NPA has been working in Zimbabwe since 2013 with its administrative office based in Mutare. NPA is looking for a dynamic person to join the organization for the position of Paramedic or Nurse with trauma experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities
• Provide pre–hospital trauma life support when required;
• Provide accident and emergency care when required.
• Provide primary care when required;
• Accept responsibility for team Health & Safety;
• Take responsibility for the assigned medical equipment, its care, and daily inspections;
• be responsible for keeping the ambulance hygienically clean and all medical equipment operational;
• Report to the Task Supervisor and the Medical Coordinator if any medical on-site requirements are not met before operations in an SHA can begin;
• Provide appropriate medical briefings before demining operations;
• Adhere to appropriate safety precautions to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electrical shock, and equipment malfunction;
• Prepare, check, and maintain medical equipment before any procedure;
• Maintain adequate stock levels using checklists;
• Assemble and prepare disposable/reusable items for medical procedures using the aseptic technique if required;
• Ensure faulty equipment is removed from use and reported to the Medical Coordinator;

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications
• 5 O Level passes
• Valid practicing license
• Paramedic or Nurse and trauma response certification;
• Basic deminers course; and
• At least 3 years experience in a related field
• Proven ability to keep required documentation.
• Class 4 driver’s license is an added advantage

How to Apply

NPA is an equal opportunity employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit an application letter and CV to [email protected] by 26th November 2023

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