Healthcare Assistant/EMT

JOB AD: Healthcare Assistant/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

• 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.
• Training must include basic anatomy and physiology, pre-hospital emergency care, trauma management, and patient transport procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Certification in infection prevention and control (IPC) and basic triage and stabilization procedures is required.
• 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.
• License or certification validity should cover the full duration of deployment.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in Haitian Creole and/or French is highly desired.
• English proficiency-a minimum of Level B 2 is required

This position will be a 1099 contractor, with a fixed daily rate while on rotation. You will not receive pay while off rotation.
Aspen Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, and Aspen Medical does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please contact [email protected] .
By joining Aspen Medical, you will join a responsive mission-driven organization where you will be a vital member of a small, dynamic team supported by a large international corporation.