First Aid Field Officer – Dnipro – 873444 in International Committee of the Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has some 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. Currently, we have over 900 team members working across the county in various professional fields.

About the job 

The ICRC Health Unit is seeking a highly capable First Aid Field Officer to join our team in Dnipro. This role contributes to implementing, running, and monitoring the first-aid program(s) in cooperation with the health team, according to the objectives set out during the delegation’s annual planning process (“Planning for Results”) for a specific geographic area or field of activities. 

Start date: September 2024

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Implement health program(s) in his/her geographic area or field of responsibility 
• Conduct field assessments and regular field visits to monitor activities and first-aid-related threats to the population, and facilitate field trips and communication with the local population/victims/beneficiaries
• Strengthen local emergency preparedness and response capacities 
• Facilitate communication with first-aid and emergency medical care providers and take part in analyzing the overall emergency care system (including coping mechanisms and resources)
• Ensure proper management of information collected, produce the subsequent reports and contribute to monitoring and evaluation of projects/activities (such as the medical activity database, stocks and donations
• Support the contextualization and implementation of reference documents and guidelines and/or other reference materials (on education, operations), taking into consideration the local culture, level of resilience, health care system, etc.
• Carry out logistical tasks related to first-aid medical items and organize distribution to beneficiaries and/or contacts in the field when required
• Liaise and build networks with local stakeholders to facilitate communication and coordination of activities, thereby ensuring more efficient implementation of first-aid programs. May represent the ICRC to beneficiaries, local authorities, humanitarian players, armed groups, etc.

What we offer you

• A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact
• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements 
• Competitive salary between UAH 51,000 and 84,000 (gross) before taxation
• Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
• 20 days of annual paid leave
• Convenient office location in the city center

The ICRC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. For more information, visit the website http://www.icrc.org/.

About you

To be successful as First Aid Field Officer in the Health Unit, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:  

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
• Degree in medicine or nursing (with a specialty in emergency medicine) or paramedic science/practice (feldsher)  
• Qualification as a first-aid trainer   
• Additional studies in a relevant field (e.g. advanced first aid, emergency medicine, public health) is a strong asset
• At least three years’ work experience in first-aid training/education and/or first-aid program support 
• Technical experience in training 
• Professional fluency (written and spoken) in English, Ukrainian and Russian
• Computer literacy 
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment

Interested? Yes? THEN APPLY!

Please submit your English CV, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME). In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ. (Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.)

Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your English CV.

Application deadline:  18 August 2024

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews. The ICRC reserves the right to recruit acandidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.