Combat Medic

Locations: Various – Middle East/Haiti/Jamaica 

Role type: This is not a full-time position – it is contract-based and deployment in either region will be for short-term periods based on need, and as agreed by the relevant donor entity.

Closing date: Friday 6th September 2024 

Haiti start date: 1st October 2024 

Middle East start date: TBC 

ARK is a social enterprise, empowering local communities through the provision of agile and sustainable interventions to create greater stability, opportunity and hope for the future. 

We believe that strong, resilient communities are the foundation of local, national, regional and international development and stability – and ultimately a safer, peaceful and more prosperous world. At ARK, we have delivered research and programmatic interventions validating this approach in over twenty countries since 2008. As a social enterprise we work in partnership with communities, our donors, and other implementers to build local capacities, generate opportunity and bring about sustainable change. 

Learn more about our impact here:  https://www.ark.international/impact 

About the Combat Medic

ARK is looking to build a roster to recruit experienced Combat Medic Trainers to deliver tactical medicine courses for military and police organizations in the Middle East and Haiti. The training will be delivered to TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) standard or equivalent and will focus on casualty stabilisation and the administering of field treatments intended to support life pending medical evacuation. 

Haiti-focussed TCCC trainers will report to the ARK Operations Manager responsible for supporting capacity building of the Haiti National Police (HNP), supported by the Government of Canada. In the medium to longer term, ARK will select a lead trainer from among the successful candidates who will handle setting and monitoring the technical standards for TCCC techniques and methods of instructions. Middle East focussed trainers will report to regional project managers. 

What you'll be doing

• Instruct tactical medicine courses for military and response teams police personnel, based on Department of Defence TCCC-All Service Members (ASM) protocols, with the addition of operationally relevant tactical evacuation care protocols. The assessed skill stations include:  

• Tourniquet application 

• Wound packing (including haemostatic dressings) 

• Pressure dressings 

• Recovery position 

• Nasopharyngeal airways. 

• Deliver train the trainer (TTT) courses, to qualify military and police personnel to  teach the basic tactical medicine courses. 

• Supervise and ensure appropriate Committee of TCCC (CoTCCC) standards are upheld during tactical exercises and simulations for the Care Under Fire part of the courses. 

• Supervise medical scenario training, to ensure the conduct of the training is safe, realistic, and beneficial to skills development, following established reality-based training protocols. 

• Ensure that graduates of the tactical medicine program have the appropriate Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) components, properly set up on their equipment per unit equipment standardization. 

• Remain aware of any CoTCCC guideline updates and adjust instructional materials appropriately. 

• Support the military/police force to integrate and institutionalize medical plans as a part of their routine operations, particularly during direct action (DA) mission sets, as required. 

Requirements

Essential: 

• A history of providing formal medical training, either in a military or law enforcement setting OR a recognized and relevant certification course (Stop the Bleed, TCCC, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care [TECC], International Trauma Life Support [ITLS], Prehospital Trauma Life Support [PHTLS]) 

• Comprehensive knowledge of contraindications for certain medical interventions, such as nasopharyngeal airways. 

• Thorough understanding of current CoTCCC guidelines and access to the most recent updates to guidelines. 

• High degree of competency in the use of all medical tools and adjuncts used in the TCCC-ASM course, as well as skill station training aids. 

• Experience in supervising and assessing medical skill stations. 

• Experience in supervising and assessing medical scenario training. 

• Familiarity with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and the proper use of PPE within established best practices of medical and tactical environments. 

• Experience working in insecure environments, such as conflict areas, tactical police operations, or civil disturbances situations. 

• Haiti: French or English language ability is essential, with knowledge of both desirable. Créole interpreters will be retained to assist the trainers. 

Desirable: 

• Qualified as a TCCC operator via a formal military or law enforcement training program. 

• Experience as a TCCC operator or combat medic in a conflict zone. 

• Familiarity with IFAK standards and components, for military and law enforcement personnel. 

• Experience working in low-light task-oriented environments, either with white light or night observation devices. 

• Haiti: Proficiency in Haiti Créole. 

• Middle East: Proficiency in Arabic will be an advantage, although expert local Interpreters are available.

Benefits

Why join ARK? 

• Impactful Work: Your expertise will directly impact the lives of those in need. 

• Global Reach: Collaborate with international experts and local stakeholders. 

• Innovation: Engage in pioneering solutions for sustainable change. 

• Career Growth: Expand your horizons with varied projects and challenges. 

Our People 

Our team covers a diverse range of professional backgrounds, from diplomacy, humanitarian, development and the military, to the UN, civil society groups, multilateral organisations, journalism and the private sector.  

An ARK Person Is: 

Smart: We think deeply about things. We’re proud of our institutional knowledge and our grounding in rigorous research, which we use to make informed decisions.  

Humble: Our work leaves little room for pride or arrogance. Our operating environment is constantly evolving, and we recognise out limitations. We believe in and rely on the education and experiences of others while remaining quick to read, invite feedback, and ask sensible questions.  

Accountable: Each of us want ARK, its partners, and beneficiaries to succeed. This means taking initiative, assuming ownership when necessary and never giving up on our beneficiaries. We are committed and accountable, to both our donors and the communities we serve.  

Collegiate: We know we are stronger together and that every contribution counts. We trust each other and always support each other.  

Outspoken: We tackle diverse challenges and we always want to find the best solution to a problem. We aren’t afraid to share our opinions and we want to hear those of others too.  

ARK Group is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. ARK Group does not discriminate on the basis of ability, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. We welcome all kinds of diversity. ARK Group places human dignity at the centre of its development and stabilisation work and is this committed to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse of children and adults. All ARK Group employees and related personnel are expected to share this commitment and only those who also uphold these values will be recruited as part of our team. This vacancy is therefore subject to a range of due diligence checks.  

Last updated on Aug 23, 2024