International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) – Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is a British charity that supports the safety of aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Trainer
Location: Abuja
Job Summary
- The EMT-Trainer will apply his/her medical background and training skills in the development and delivery of various training courses.
- He/she will also be responsible for monitoring and advising on the operational application of the training on an ongoing basis after the event.
Major Responsibilities
- Personally, deliver classroom inputs and facilitate dynamic and interesting training courses as directed by the line manager, to include:
- Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT)
- Hostile Environment Individual Safety Training (HEIST)
- Other relevant training as directed.
- Organize trainings’ logistics, prepare training schedules, be responsible for advertising, planning & preparation for courses under the supervision of the training manager
- Promote the development of new training courses with the line manager utilizing adult learning methodologies.
- Prepare post-training reports to the training manager with lessons learned and analysis
- Assist the training manager in the day to day running of the country programme and provide support to operations where required.
- Manage all medical equipment and supplies.
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified Paramedic, nurse, or doctor with at least 3 years remote/emergency medical experience. Candidate will be able to provide a valid certification
- Medical/First Aid trainer qualifications
- Experience as a trainer with both academic and practical experience and up to date knowledge of sector specific trends and developments.
- Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet
- Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken)
Skills:
- Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-cultural and close-knit team to deliver tangible results on a deadline
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactivity and problem-solving skills
Preferred Characteristics:
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) qualifications
- At least 1-year humanitarian experience
- Familiarity with the philosophy, priorities, and principles of humanitarian NGOs and NGO approaches to security
- User knowledge of GPS, Thuraya satellite phone and VHF communications.
Required Knowledge:
- Basic and advanced emergency medical and life-sustaining techniques, including cardiac care, trauma and shock care, ventilation and other CPR techniques
- Basic algebra, pharmacology, and chemistry for the administration of drug modalities
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology and billing
- Administration of emergency medical techniques and use of specialized equipment associated with advanced life support
- Use of rescue tools and equipment
- Extrication techniques
- Patient assessment.
Application Closing Date
12th May, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their complete applications to: [email protected] using “EMT-Trainer” as the subject of the email.
Applications should include the following documents:
- Updated CV.
- Cover letter detailing why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align with this role.
Note: Please do not send any additional information. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
