First Aid and Prehospital Emergency Care Delegate
Quick answer
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is hiring a First Aid and Prehospital Emergency Care Delegate for global field deployments, offering a fixed-term contract with generous social benefits.
- Role
- First Aid and Prehospital Emergency Care Delegate
- Organization
- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
- Location
- Global Field Deployment
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeking a First Aid and Prehospital Emergency Care Delegate to support the development of safe, effective, and context-appropriate first aid and prehospital emergency care systems in areas affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence.
What you'll do
- Assess FAPHEC needs, capacities, resources and referral pathways and identify appropriate interventions
- Design, implement, monitor and adapt context-appropriate FAPHEC programmes
- Provide technical and programme leadership, including planning, coordination and management of resources
- Strengthen the capacity of first responders, healthcare staff and other relevant actors through training, coaching, mentoring and technical support
- Develop and deliver FAPHEC training, including trauma care, patient assessment, stabilization, referral and mass-casualty management
- Support emergency preparedness and response, including SOPs, referral mechanisms, preparedness plans, simulation exercises and mass-casualty arrangements
What it takes
- University degree as a paramedic, nurse or doctor, with extensive prehospital emergency care experience
- Typically 6 to 9 years of overall professional experience, including 3 to 5 years in first aid and prehospital emergency care, preferably with managerial responsibilities
- At least 3 years of experience in contexts affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence where the ICRC operates
- Experience in first aid and prehospital emergency care training, education and programming
- Trainer qualifications in areas such as PHTLS, TCCC, Emergo Train System, MIMMS or equivalent are a strong asset
- Postgraduate qualifications in public health, emergency/disaster medicine, mass-casualty management or related areas are a strong asset
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Online trainings and onboarding course, Generous social benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is a global deployment option, with field postings.
What is the compensation package?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a university degree as a paramedic, nurse or doctor, extensive prehospital emergency care experience, and at least 6 to 9 years of overall professional experience.
How do I apply?
Before applying, candidates should read the pre-requisites and then apply through the ICRC's application process.
Is the job remote?
The job is a global deployment option, with field postings.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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