Field Health Assistant (G-6)

Organisational Context

The Division of External Operations (DEO) is responsible for managing the activities of the ICC Country Offices through proper guidance, which requires coordination, anticipation, planning and monitoring. The interaction is based on effective communication between DEO and the Chief of Country Office, which entails obtaining, processing and disseminating relevant information in a timely manner. DEO supports the Chief of Country Office in their interaction with external actors with the aim of ensuring cooperation between the parties.

The Division strives to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of its field operations with a view to supporting the Court’s operations and development.

The Field Health Assistant will perform the duties and responsibilities under the direct supervision of the Administration and Operations Officer in the Country Office and will report directly to the Head of the Occupational Health Unit (OHU) at the Headquarters of the ICC in the Hague on all occupational health/welfare and medical related matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safeguarding the health and welfare of the ICC staff in the Country Office by implementing programs aimed at preventing work related illness and injuries, and promoting wellness, in close cooperation with the OHU in The Hague
• Monitor access to healthcare and pharmacy supplies, provide technical guidance for solutions
• Develop and maintain internal medical Standard Operating Procedures for the Country Office 
• Based on health risk assessment, update the medical emergency response plan (MERP) for the Area of Operations in the situation country
• Regularly revise the inventory and stock of medication in the Country Office, Emergency Trauma Bags, and other medical supplies and equipment
• Provide First Aid/emergency primary care when required
• Provide medical training such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK), Emergency Trauma Bag (ETB), mass casualty incident, and other related trainings
• Review the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) risk and train personnel on use of Hazmat Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and response to CBRN exposure
• Join missions and assist in very high risk areas according to the applicable UNDSS requirements to provide: emergency medical response, trauma care, patient assessment, and to operate the medical equipment as needed
• provide support in medical evacuation planning in close cooperation with OHU and Security and Safety Section

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma of secondary education is required.
• SSAFE or HEAT training certificate is required.
• Emergency trauma bag (ETB) instructor certification is considered an asset.

Experience

A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in in emergency medicine or trauma is required. An advanced or a first-level university degree may be considered as a substitute for two years’ working experience only to determine eligibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Occupational health and primary healthcare knowledge
• Valid driving license
• Recent experience in remote or austere environments is essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of local and international medical protocols
• Combat experience is desirable
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility and adaptability

Knowledge of languages:

Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, English or French, is required. Working Ukrainian language is desirable. Knowledge of another language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Russian) would be considered an asset.