Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Trainer at International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO)

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced and passionate individual to join our training team as Emergency Medical Technician-Trainer to be based in Abuja with frequent travels in the region.

Job Summary

• The EMT-Trainer will apply his medical background and training skills in the development and delivery of various training courses
• He/she will also be responsible for monitoring and advising on the operational application of the training on an ongoing basis after the event.

Major Responsibilities

• Personally, deliver classroom inputs and facilitate dynamic and interesting training courses as directed by the line manager, to include:
  • Hostile Environment Individual Safety Training (HEIST)
  • Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT)
  • Other relevant training as directed.
• Organize trainings’ logistics, prepare training schedules, be responsible for advertising, planning & preparation for courses under the supervision of the training manager
• Promote the development of new training courses with the line manager utilizing adult learning methodologies
• Prepare post-training reports to the training manager with lessons learned and analysis
• Assist the training manager in the day to day running of the country programme and provide support to operations where required
• Manage all medical equipment and supplies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Paramedic, Nurse, or Doctor with at least 3 years remote/emergency medical experience. Candidate will be able to provide a valid certification
• Medical/First Aid trainer qualifications
• Experience as a Trainer with both academic and practical experience and up to date knowledge of sector specific trends and developments.
• Secondary Diploma
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet
• Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken).

Requested Knowledge:

• Basic and advanced emergency medical and life-sustaining techniques, including cardiac care, trauma and shock care, ventilation and other CPR techniques
• Basic algebra, pharmacology, and chemistry for the administration of drug modalities
• Human anatomy and physiology
• Medical terminology and billing
• Administration of emergency medical techniques and use of specialized equipment associated with advanced life support
• Use of rescue tools and equipment
• Extrication techniques
• Patient assessment.

Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-cultural and close-knit team to deliver tangible results on a deadline
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactivity and problem-solving skills
• Preferred Characteristics
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) qualifications
• At least 1-year humanitarian experience
• Familiarity with the philosophy, priorities, and principles of humanitarian NGOs and NGO approaches to security
• User knowledge of GPS, Thuraya satellite phone and VHF communications.