Job Purpose/Objective

• Response to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport/escort the patient to a medical facility.
• Assists with managing the dispatch desk - scheduling movement of ambulances efficiently and dispatching them appropriately.

Key Responsibilities

The paramedic is directly responsible to the Nursing Officer In Charge and will carry out the following duties:

Reporting and Communication

• Ensure proper and complete, comprehensive documentation of patient condition, all interventions and advice provided in the patient forms and/or medical legal documents as per protocols.
• Attend and facilitate Continuous Medical Education.
• Compile and submit weekly/monthly HIS reports.
• Monitor and supervise proper usage of supplies as well as maintain adequate supplies and buffer stock.

Operations

• Properly handling emergency calls including communicating with the caller, gathering pertinent information and responding to and advising the caller appropriately.
• Functions within the scope of care as defined by Kenyan law and local regulatory agencies.

Key Result Areas

• S/he will render emergency medical and or trauma care, to adults, children and infants based on assessment findings.

Desirable Traits

• Strong communication skills
• Problem solving
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible
• Required Qualifications and Certifications.
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• The ideal candidate should have undergone emergency medical technician training at St. John school of First Aid and safety or any other recognized institution.
• Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) would be desirable.
• Registered by the Kenya Council of Emergency Technicians.
• Experience in a refugee setting is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience in a hospital setting post registration.
• Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are
•  Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
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