Duty Station [Mocha -Yemen]

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.

DRC Yemen’s response

Throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of 270 staff, DRC upholds its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life sustaining assistance, to strengthen the protective environment, and to reduce displacement related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at household and community level.

About the Job:

Overall

HDP seeks to hire a Multi-Task Team Officer – Field Medic to provide on-site medical support to humanitarian mine action activities. S/he will report to HDP Technical Field Manager.

Medical support conducted by HDP field medics can be delivered to persons of any age and gender. As such, the candidate must possess enough self-confidence and professionalism to successful stabilize a casualty within close proximity to peers and concerned persons. EOD medic reports to the TFM and will be tasked by him/her.

Responsibilities:

EOD medic is required to use a hand-held radio or other communications system (cell phone) to monitor the progress demining operations and maintaining a link with the HDP TFM and Team Leaders.

Provision/access to medical services

• In the event of an incident/accident requiring medical support the medic shall provide the necessary support to stabilize any patients until such time as MEDEVAC / CASEVAC resources are available or deliver the casualty to the nearest suitable medical facility
• EOD medic is required to conduct medical reconnaissance on areas to be worked in prior to team deployment so as to establish task site casevac routes and casualty transport times. (for NTS, MRE, MMC and EOD teams);
• Conducts surveys of hospitals and medical facilities that may be used by HDP and identifies their usability in line with the HDP Medical SOP.
• EOD medic shall maintain correct details of the location – and contact details for all relevant local medical facilities.
• Liaison with mine action, healthcare, local authorities and any other relevant organizations operating in country with regard to medical issues.

Training and capacity building

HDP medic is to conduct periodical refresher/continuation medical training for all project staff.

Equipment management and admin tasks

• HDP medic is to provide general support in respect of HDP operations in theatre, including but not limited to ensuring all first aid and trauma kits are fully equipped according to SOPs, that teams are regularly briefed and familiar with medical SOPs, to provide technical advice for the purchase of medical equipment, etc.
• Check medical equipment daily and report any damage to TFM
• Prior to deployment, ensures that sufficient and appropriate medical supplies are available at operational locations.
• Responsible for the maintenance of an effective stock control system for medical stores, including the security of controlled drugs.
• In consultation with other managers, order items for replenishing medical store.
• Conduct other duties as directed by the TA and/or OM.
• Maintains a folder containing the following information and documentation:

• Blank Patient Report Forms
• Record of all assessment, examination and treatment of DDG staff
• Individual training record

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• Relevant and proven emergency room ambulatory experience in trauma situations
• Excellent command of English (both written and oral) including knowledge of medical terminology.
• Able to communicate effectively with receiving hospitals and physicians.
• Knowledge of the areas of operations and medical facilities and services available
• Computer literate with good understanding and practical ability using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Works under pressure to strict deadlines with excellent timekeeping essential.
• Be prepared to work long hours to ensure adequate medical cover is maintained in support of operations.
• Prior experience in delivering training an advantage but not essential.
• Organized and able to work with methodological approach

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.

• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.

• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.

• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required qualifications:

Education:

• Relevant university degree or
• Relevant Certificate

Languages:

• Professional proficiency in English
• Arabic (Fluent)

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract untilـ June 2025, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work As soon as possible, and be willing and able to work in Mocha.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. This position will be placed at Band (Non-manager H2) and will be reporting to HDP TF Manager.

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or the link below.
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.
Females are encouraged to apply for this position.

Applications close 10 February 2025. The interviews are expected to take place, in two weeks after advertisement closing date.

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Need further information?

For more details on this position, please contact yem-recruitment@drc.ngo.

Please note that applications sent directly to the email will not be considered.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.ngo