The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe, providing emergency aid, defending their rights and strengthening their opportunities for a brighter future. DRC has operated in Syria since 2008, with an area-based approach across Economic Recovery and Resilience, Protection, WASH, Shelter and Infrastructure, and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (including Humanitarian Mine Action).
The Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Field Medic - Specialist will be based in Aleppo but may deploy to other areas of Syria as the programme's area of operations expands. The role provides on-site medical support to clearance teams, ensuring their health and safety through emergency response, preventive care and medical assistance, and provides CASEVAC support for safe and efficient casualty evacuation. The Field Medic regularly inspects the ambulance, medical equipment, supplies and medications, and supports other HMA teams with medical care and preventive health measures.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide on-site medical support to clearance teams and HMA staff; accompany mobile teams during deployments.
- Deliver emergency medical response, including casualty stabilization and accompanying casualties to designated medical facilities.
- Assess and coordinate with local medical facilities to establish CASEVAC and Medevac plans.
- Manage medical equipment, trauma kits, supplies and medications in line with DRC SOPs; oversee storage and administration of medicines and restricted drugs with the Medical Coordinator.
- Conduct medical training (e.g., Basic Care Provider and refresher training) for DRC staff and partners.
- Support Victim Assistance activities through medical referrals and coordination with healthcare providers.
- Maintain accurate medical records and incident reports; contribute to post-incident analysis and lessons learned.
- Engage with local health facilities, authorities and partners to strengthen referral systems and support localization.
Requirements:
- Certified medical professional (Paramedic, Nurse or equivalent) with field experience in emergency medical response and trauma care.
- Minimum 2 years of experience providing medical support in a humanitarian or emergency context.
- Education: Medical Doctor, or Bachelor's degree in nursing, or Nursing Diploma with 3 years' experience as an HMA Field Medic.
- IMAS Intermediate Care Provider (ICP) training or equivalent; ATLS highly desirable.
- Advanced English and fluent Arabic (speaking, reading, writing).
- Good MS Office skills; manual driving licence and 4x4 driving desirable.
Contract: 9 months (renewable subject to funding and performance), Non-Management level G, national contract. Expected start: ASAP.
Applications close: 05 Nov 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply through the DRC application form (Talentech): https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1036&departmentId=19001&ProjectId=177059. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages), both in the same language as the vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered. Applications close 05 Nov 2026.
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