Ambulance Responder – Galkayo, Somalia

Job Announcement:  AMBULANCE RESPONDER

Job Grade:	Band 2
Department:	First Aid Program
Location	Galkayo
Reports To:	Team Leader & Focal Point
Direct Reports:	Team Leader
Profession:	FA & Pre-hospital Care
Liaising with:	First Aid

Background

The Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is an independent, non-political humanitarian organization founded in April 1963 and was established with presidential decree No. 187 in 1965. The ICRC then recognized it in 1969 and became a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the same year.

Main tasks

Ambulance responder primary responsiblity is responding urgently and assisting people in need of medical care. This is done by arriving in the earliest possible manner at the incident scene via an SRCS designated vehicle (Ambulance or minibus), whose movement is coordinated by the Ambulance Dispatcher (when available).

On the site, the Ambulance Responder is responsible to assess the dangers of the environment and then continue to assess the condition of any people who are injured or ill and provide all necessary care until handing over to medical facilities, if referral is needed. The responder is responsible to deliver effective and quality First Aid on spot, transportation, or even providing dignified care and transportation of dead bodies to the medical referral centers or homes after the request of the patient family if they are present at the scene and the request of the Dispatch.

Filling the PCR sheet with the necessary information required, keeping all patient records (medical & non medical) and handing over to the Dispatchers upon returning to the ambulance station or at the end of shift. Keeping the confidentiality and privacy of the patients unless medical personel demands from the team. Complete appropriate and clear documentation relating to journeys undertaken with the SRCS Ambulance in accordance with the SRCS policies and protocols.

In case of big incidents, the Ambulance Responder is responsible for assessing security and safety at the scene of incidents and keeping alert and conscious for any other further dangers; producing a METHANE report. Performing prioritisation to the mass casualties incidents and making triage area in order to sort out patients.

At all times, the Ambulance Responder on shift should be prepared and ready with his PPE and response kits/materials that should used. He should always make the best possible effort to hygienic practices that will

As representative of the SRCS the Ambulance Responder should be complying with the Code of Conduct, be smart in appearance and courteous at all times to convey a high level of confidence to the public.

Responsibilities

• With the help of the Team Leader (TL) assess the security and safety of the area in the incident.
• Response to emergencies and provide First Aid & pre-hospital care to the casualties and evacuation of casualties that need further assistance to hospitals.
• Coordinate responses with the TL, FA Focal Point, Dispatcher & FA suppervisors and report to the TL any hazards and other conditions encountered during in emegecy response operation.
• Coordinate and collaborate with authorities and other actors at the scene including other SRCS staff and volunteers.
• Accept and receive command/order from the TL during operation responses and perform triage in mass casualty incidents.
• Keep proper records of care provided to the casualties (PCR).
• Attend regular meetings (briefings and debriefings) and others to share information and lesson learnt.
• Participate in all trainings requested by the organization.
• Maintain a good level of understanding and knowledge of emergency medical care. Request the support of his TL and FA Focal Point for further support in case he/she identifies gaps in his capacity.
• Must be knowledgeable of all the tools used in the SRCS FA program ( Beacon dispatch system, PCR excel/word filling) and FA kit contents.
• Perform ambulance disinfections, cleaning and the general hygene of the project vehicle.
• Perform cleaning of their standby room and night lodging room and the environment.
• Drive all types of approved ambulance service vehicles under normal and emergency circumstances, in accordance with the laid down standards of the SRCS operational protocols and within road traffic law, taking particular care of the vehicle, its occupants and other road users.
• Comply with SRCS Safer Access Framework (SAF) guidelines
• Remain flexible to be assigned further duties by the TL and the FA Focal point.

Qualification Requirements

• Completion of high school education is mandatory.
• Diploma in health sciences, nursing, or related field is preferred.
• Driving licence with demonstrable good driving skills is mandatory.
• Having prehospital care and First Aid training with certification is an asset.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Humanitarian drive, willingness to support the community, learning and self-development mindset.
• English is an asset (possible training and meetings out of Somalia, trainings in English, reporting).
• Valid passport, IDS and license.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their certificates to: srcshrd@gmail.com

Note: applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Please write the position you are applying on the subject line.

Deadline for Applications: 26^TH  March, 2022                                                            

Job disclaimer and notification:Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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