Job Vacancy

First Aid Trainer
Department: Protection

Syria

Dana & Salqin & Idleb

Posting Date: 07 Nov 2024

Closing Date: 13 Nov 2024

Job Purpose:

A specialized First Aid Trainer is a qualified expert who provides professional training to individuals and groups based on medical standards. This training enhances the beneficiaries’ capacities to assess and respond to emergencies efficiently. The trainer aims to promote a culture of safety and prevention within the community by equipping trainees with the skills to deal with various injuries and medical emergencies. This contribution helps create a network of qualified responders who can provide life-saving first aid swiftly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and update training curricula aligning with medical standards and best practices in first aid.
  • Implement training courses for women, girls, and employees, focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects.
  • Conduct periodic assessments and provide ongoing technical support to trainees to ensure they master the skills they have acquired.
  • Organize community awareness activities, and manage training equipment.
  • Supervise practical practice and ensure trainees comprehend the training content.
  • Stay informed about developments in the field of first aid and regularly update training materials.
  • Create training and implementation plans that address the needs of the targeted groups.
  • Document workflows and prepare periodic reports on activities and achievements.
Note: The above-mentioned key responsibilities/accountabilities are illustrative ones. Other future responsibilities/accountabilities may be assigned to the job depending on the department’s organizational chart.
Qualification (Education – Work Experience):
Essential:
    • An accredited academic certificate in first aid, nursing, or any related fields.
    • Previous experience in first aid training and knowledge of medical tools and procedures.
    • Experience in the same field for at least one year.
      Tact and good at dealing with others.
    • Effective communication skills.Familiarity with and commitment to humanitarian standards.
Desirable:
    • A university degree, a nursing institute degree, or an academic training certificate.
    • Previous work experience in a civil society organization.
Core & Managerial Competencies:
Core Competencies:
    • Communication.
    • Teamwork.
    • Planning and organizing.
    • Accountability.
    • Creativity.
    • Stakeholder Orientation.
    • Commitment to Continuous Learning.
    • Technological Awareness.
Technical Competencies:
    • Good knowledge of computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook).
    • Good knowledge of well-being and protection.
    • Experience in working with NGOs.
    • Good knowledge of report writing. 
    • Possessing flexibility, responsibility, and reliability at work.
    • The ability to adapt to work conditions and deal effectively with different environments and cultures.
Submission:

Interested candidates should use the following link for registration.

https://tinyurl.com/IYD24-MS20-FAT-DANA-SALQ-IDL

We are strongly encouraging females to apply for this position.

Compliance to Anti-Harassment, PSEA, and Child Safeguarding:
  • Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to IYD, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. IYD is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.
  • IYD employees and related personnel must not under any circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside IYD.
General Information:
  • Multi-sent CVs will be ignored (please send your CV only one time at a time).
  • No resume will be reviewed after the specified date for receiving CV’s to the announced vacancy.
  • IYD is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
  • IYD does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
  • IYD is not able to respond to every applicant individually due to the anticipated high number of applications.
  • IYD retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer a contract with a modified job description or for a different duration, or to offer a contract at a lower grade.
 
We thank all applicants. However, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Website: https://iydrelief.org