Paramedic - Baghdad, Iraq at Control Risks

Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Paramedicine, Emergency medical support, Pre-hospital trauma life support, Advanced life support, Medical equipment maintenance, Patient handover, Medical venue assessment, Close protection operations, Medevac support, Microsoft Office, Health planning, Risk management, Emergency response, Acute care, Operational environment management

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Application Closing Date: 02 March 2026 Potential Start Date: 01 May 2026 Rotation: 8 weeks on / 4 weeks off _________________________________________ Role Tasks and Responsibilities In addition of that to a normal CP operator the Paramedic will be responsible for and provide immediate medical life support in case of incident or accident. Execute any other medical tasks as deemed appropriate by the SPM/SOM/AEB Registered Nurse To provide immediate emergency medical support to personnel under your responsibility. If required liaise and arrange evacuation to the next level of medical care. Provide a detailed handover of any patients/casualties to the next level of care. Ensure all medical equipment and supplies are maintained, serviced and in date. Conduct the following management check in accordance with the returns and equipment check matrix (Annex A section 2) In addition of that to a normal CP operator the Paramedic will be responsible for and provide immediate medical life support in case of incident or accident Update medical venue assessments at end of each mission Conduct CP operations under the direction of the CPTL and OSM in compliance with the Host Nation’s rules and regulations, RM SOPs, contractual obligations and all applicable EHS Safety Management Systems (SMS). They will also provide immediate emergency medical support and will provide support in case of medevac Assist the CPTL in gathering and analyzing information required for the planning, rehearsal and safe execution of a CPT mission. ** Only FVEY National Candidates (AUS, NZ, USA, UK, CAN) will be considered for this role. The Paramedic must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in pre-hospital, remote and acute care. Fluent in written and spoken English. Computer literate and competent in Microsoft Office Nationally Registered as a Paramedic (min – Australian Diploma level), Registered Nurse, Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, EMT-P (AHPRA or HCPC/HCPCSA or FVEYS equivalent professional body) Current Basic and Advanced Life Support Certificate Completed Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Course or equivalent A minimum of 2 years’ experience in working in remote, complex, or operational environments. E.g. NGO, Military, Private Security, Isolated practice Working with children check and clearance (repatriations) Health Planning experience Desirable skills also include: Previous experience working in a diplomatic environment Previous in-country experience in a similar capacity and A working knowledge of Arabic (Iraqi dialect). Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer. Life insurance cover Personal Accident insurance As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The Paramedic provides immediate emergency medical life support during incidents and accidents while conducting close protection operations. They are also responsible for maintaining medical equipment, managing medical venue assessments, and coordinating medical evacuations.