Paramedic at International Rescue Committee

Key Responsibilities

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

• Respond to emergency calls and provide on-site and enroute emergency medical care to patients of all ages, ensuring smooth transfer and handover to referral facilities.
• Triage patients in waiting bays or during mass casualty situations, identifying and prioritizing acute cases.

Deliver emergency and trauma care such as:

• Airway management and assisted ventilation
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Control of hemorrhage and treatment of shock
• Bandaging wounds and immobilizing fractures/spinal injuries
• Support in emergency childbirth
• Management of general medical conditions in prehospital settings
• Continuously assess and monitor patients during transfer, and provide interventions based on condition or under medical guidance.
• Support clinical teams during procedures, consultations, ward rounds, and daily care activities.
• Ensure infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols, universal precautions, and hygiene standards are strictly adhered to.
• Actively participate in major emergency responses, ensuring safety and coordinated care during mass casualty incidents.
• Maintain up-to-date, clear, and comprehensive documentation of patient care provided.
• Stay familiar with medical equipment used in emergency response and attend refresher trainings and CMEs as needed.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical requirements during emergencies, including handling of deceased patients and safeguarding personal property.

Reporting and communication

• Maintain comprehensive records and legal documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and referrals.
• Attend and support internal CMEs and skills-building sessions.
• Submit timely HIS reports and participate in service audits and reviews.
• Monitor and ensure optimal utilization of emergency supplies and maintain buffer stocks.

Operations

• Manage emergency calls with professionalism—gathering critical information, advising callers appropriately, and dispatching services efficiently.
• Practice within the scope defined by Kenyan regulations and institutional policies.

Key Result Areas

• S/he will render emergency medical and or trauma care, to adults, children and infants based on assessment findings.
• High-quality emergency care and safe patient transfers
• Accurate documentation and communication
• Teamwork during emergency response
• Effective resource use and IPC compliance

Desirable traits:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Flexibility and resilience under pressure
• Team-oriented and adaptable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Nursing or Emergency Medical Technology from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered by a relevant regulatory body (e.g., NCK or KETC).
• Training or certification in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration clinical experience in an acute care or emergency setting.
• Prior experience in humanitarian or refugee contexts is an added advantage.