Healthcare Assistants/EMT
Aspen Medical has an exciting opportunity for EMTs to partner with us in providing medical services to UN sponsored Kenyan Peacekeepers at a field hospital in Port Au Prince, Haiti. This will be a deployed, rotational contract offering various rotational deployment cycles.
The team will be based in a secure, purpose-built camp and hospital facility in Port au Prince, Haiti, and all service delivery requirements will be conducted within the confines of that facility.
Aspen Medical will provide a Level 2 Field Hospital with EMS, Pre-Hospital Care, Surgical, Diagnostic and Laboratory, and other ancillary services.
Qualification Requirements
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Completion of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program or Health Care Assistant / Paramedic diploma from a recognized training institution in a UN Member State.
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Training must include basic anatomy and physiology, pre-hospital emergency care, trauma management, and patient transport procedures.
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A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or Health Care Assistant in pre-hospital or emergency settings, including trauma, mass casualty, or disaster response environments.
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Must possess current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent emergency medical response training obtained or renewed within 12 months prior to deployment.
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Certification in infection prevention and control (IPC) and basic triage and stabilization procedures is required.
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Must be currently registered, licensed, or certified by a national regulatory or professional authority (Ministry of Health, Emergency Medical Council, or equivalent) in their respective country or another UN Member State.
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License or certification validity should cover the full duration of deployment.
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In lieu of formal registration (where not applicable), a certificate of competency or good standing from the recognized training institution or relevant national authority must be provided.
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Completion of board-certified or post-graduate certified specialty training in Advanced Emergency Medical Response, Paramedic Operations, or Field Trauma Care by an accredited training body in a UN Member State is desirable.
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At least two (2) years of operational experience as a certified EMT or paramedic, including demonstrated ability to perform pre-hospital stabilization, airway management, hemorrhage control, and patient evacuation under field or conflict conditions.
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Currently certified and authorized to practice as an Emergency Medical Technician or Health Care Assistant independently and without supervision in his/her own country or another UN Member State.
