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Position Purpose
A versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that provides community-inspired, volunteer-powered disaster relief. The position is full-time and is responsible for providing efficient and immediate medical care for the ill and the injured members of our All Hands and Hearts on program family and is responsible for maintaining health and safety on the program, including both base and field operations.
Not open to US residents.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports to Program Director
- Roles reporting to position: None
- Approximate number of reports: 0
Essential Functions
- Maintain, develop, and promote safe working practices for AHAH program (including on worksite and base), typically involving construction and communal living in an austere, post-disaster environment
- Support the Program Director and other team members with the review and implementation of documents, policies, and procedures including: high quality risk assessments; preventative measures to address relevant hazards and threats in accordance with risk assessments; Safety and Security manual and SOP; Contingency Plans to support potential emergency needs; adequate resources to support a safe, healthy, and secure operation or program.
- Assists with medical emergency situations involving All Hands and Hearts staff and volunteers, while following AHAH’s Treatment Guidelines in medical emergencies
- Inventory, organize, and monitor first aid supplies and request additional supplies to be ordered as needed
- Assist with providing time sensitive analysis in response to real time threats and hazards, including weather events, political events, Covid-19, and other potential hazardous incidents
- Maintain, develop, and promote good health, safety, and security practices (including travel safety)
- Verify hygienic procedures throughout base and on the work sites
- Be the program’s lead for: local expert for support with incident reporting system; Garmin InReach GPS devices and other emergency equipment; health and safety equipment and systems (e.g. medical supplies, PPE, emergency food stocks, etc.)
- Coordinate training to maintain safe work and operation practices on base and work site
- Conduct or organize First Aid Training Sessions for staff and volunteers when required
- Liaise with local medical and emergency services to maintain awareness of local hazards and capacities, and to leverage existing medical and emergency services appropriately
- Contribute to the organization’s real and tangible commitment to diversity, equality and inclusivity efforts in the Operations area
- We understand vaccination is the best way to protect our beneficiaries, community members, staff and volunteers, therefore we require all of our on program staff members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To be considered for this position you must be fully vaccinated. Subject to applicable guidance, the term fully vaccinated currently refers to when an individual has received either a single-shot vaccine or both doses of a two-shot vaccine, and two weeks have elapsed since the final dose.
- Perform other duties as required
Position Requirements
- Education Certified EMT*, Paramedic*, or Nurse; *Must also have wilderness medicine training (WFA, WFR, WEMT or equivalent); Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Related Experience 3+ years of Health and Safety experience. Common sense approach to risk management, which is focused on how to enable teams to deliver project work safely. 1+ years experience working for All Hands and Hearts or another disaster response organization preferred. Familiarity with project management and, specifically around construction management is an advantage. 1+ years medical experience in a professional setting preferred, especially experience in medical response in remote areas and inventory tracking. Previous international work experience, preferably in less developed countries; Working knowledge of humanitarian standards, principles, and best practices.
- Special Competencies/Certifications Must be able to secure and maintain appropriate visas. Good written and oral communication skills (English). Experience in adapting first aid and response techniques to remote situations. Has a basic understanding of stress response and methods to ensure personal well-being; Has an understanding of body substance isolation; Understands basic medical-legal principles associated with their medical certification, as well as locally and nationally based on program location. Good written and oral communication skills and confident working with Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets; and Microsoft Office. Strong leadership skills with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems. The individual is able to manage a large workload and perform in a fast-paced environment.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Constantly works in outdoor adverse weather conditions
- Frequently moves items weighing up to 40 lbs on work site or on base
- Frequently operates computer
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position
- Frequent travel
- Living in communal environment
- High stress situations
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay rate is $850-$1250 USD/ month, based on position, skills and experience
- Room & board
- Monthly R&R breaks with allowance
- Coverage for emergency medical injury or illness
- Visa extension reimbursement
- Travel to and from program location
- Costs related to COVID-19 entry requirements
All Hands and Hearts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.