Medic

Position: Medic

Location: Rushinga and Mudzi Districts

Closing Date: 8 July 2024

Contract Type: Fixed Term

About The HALO Trust  

HALO is the world’s largest Mine Action organisation addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 30 countries and territories, with over 12,000 staff. Most of our staff are local employees and include a growing number of women. Our primary duty is to serve people affected by conflict, clearing landmines and the explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods long after fighting has finished.

Role Summary  

The Medic is responsible for the general health and welfare of all staff deployed in the field camp to which they are assigned. They are primarily responsible for ensuring that well-trained paramedics are deployed and equipped, ready in the event of an operational demining accident. In camp, medics are to provide general care or referral as needed for sick deminers, so that all HALO field staff are healthy and able to carry out their assigned duties.

Duties and Responsibilities  

Operational

• Provide emergency assistance in the event of a landmine, road traffic, or other operational accident
• Casualty stabilization and CASEVAC, or if not present the remote support and management for those conducting the CASEVAC
• Provide training for all deminer-medics deployed in the field camp, in accordance with HALO’s medical SOPs
• Conduct regular visits to minefields to ensure medical kits and personnel are deployed appropriately and operational staff are equipped and prepared for an accident
• Conduct monthly CASEVAC exercises to ensure readiness, address any weaknesses or issues and report to senior management
• Maintain stocks issued in team major and minor trauma kits, checking expiry dates and ensuring all kits are fully stocked at all times

Medical Facilities

• Conduct follow-up assessments at the local hospitals in the event of accidents, working with medical personnel to assess further treatment/discharge as required
• Maintain good relations with local clinics/hospitals, assisting where possible and ensuring that at all times a safe CASEVAC route exists and hospitals have capacity to receive casualties

HALO Field Camps

• In camp, provide treatment or arrange referral for staff who suffer from non-work related illnesses as appropriate
• Work with Camp Manager to ensure proper hygiene and safety is maintained around camps (mosquito nets issued and used, no standing water etc.) – with the aim to preventing unnecessary illnesses wherever possible
• Conduct regular general hygiene and health briefings for all staff deployed in the field camp, work with senior supervisor to ensure disciplinary action taken for infractions
• Respond to emergency medical requests from communities, assisting with treatment or referral as appropriate
• Work with Harare stores officers to ensure necessary medical supplies are ordered and stocked in camps

Qualifications, Experience and Key attributes  

• Nursing qualification (or higher) from a Government of Zimbabwe recognized institution
• Government registered nurse (or higher) with valid practising certificate
• At least 3 years practical experience at a medical institution in Zimbabwe
• Experience in dealing with traumatic injuries/Paramedic experience an asset but not required

N.B: This role will be based in our remote field camps in Rushinga and Mudzi districts. Successful candidates must be comfortable living and working in a basic environment with minimal electricity and limited access to the phone network.