HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER

Position Purpose

A versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that provides relief to survivors of natural disasters. The position is full-time and is responsible for providing efficient and immediate medical care for the ill and the injured members of our AHAH on program family and is responsible for maintaining health and safety on the program, including both base and field operations.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Program Director
• Roles reporting to position None
• Approximate number of reports 0

Essential Functions

• Maintain, develop, and promote safe working practices for AHAH program (including on worksite and base), typically involving construction and communal living in an austere, post-disaster environment.
• Assists with medical emergency situations involving AHAH staff and volunteers.
• Follow AHAH Treatment Guidelines in medical emergencies.
• Inventory, organize, and monitor first aid supplies and request additional supplies to be ordered as needed.
• Assist with providing time sensitive analysis in response to real time threats and hazards, including weather events, political events, Covid-19, and other potential hazardous incidents.
• Maintain, develop, and promote good health, safety, and security practices (including travel safety).
• Verify hygienic procedures throughout base and on the work sites.
• Support the Program Director and other team members with the development and/or review and implementation of documents, policies, and procedures across the breadth of Health, Safety, and Security including: high quality risk assessments; preventative measures to address relevant hazards and threats in accordance with risk assessments; Safety and Security manual and SOP; Contingency Plans to support potential emergency needs; adequate resources to support a safe, healthy, and secure operation or program.
• Support the project team by providing additional resources to fulfill their responsibilities to Health and Safety.
• Be the program’s lead for: local expert for support with incident reporting system; Garmin InReach GPS devices and other emergency equipment; health and safety equipment and systems (e.g. medical supplies, PPE, emergency food stocks, etc.).
• Coordinate training to maintain safe work and operation practices on base and work site
• Conduct or organize First Aid Training Sessions for staff and volunteers when required
• Educate staff and volunteers on transmission of infection and disease through training, signage, meeting notes, etc.
• Liaise with local medical and emergency services to maintain awareness of local hazards and capacities, and to leverage existing medical and emergency services appropriately.
• Contribute to the organization’s real and tangible commitment to diversity, equality and inclusivity efforts in the Operations area.
• We understand vaccination is the best way to protect our beneficiaries, community members, staff and volunteers, therefore we require all of our on program staff members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To be considered for this position you must be fully vaccinated. Subject to applicable guidance, the term fully vaccinated currently refers to when an individual has received either a single-shot vaccine or both doses of a two-shot vaccine, and two weeks have elapsed since the final dose.
• Perform other duties as required.

Financial Responsibilities

• Is this position responsible for the operating budget of the associated department? No
• Does this position have any other financial responsibilities? No

Position Requirements

• Education Certified EMT*, Paramedic*, or Nurse; *Must also have wilderness medicine training (WFA, WFR, WEMT or equivalent); Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Related Experience Minimum 3 years of Health and Safety experience; Common sense approach to risk management, which is focused on how to enable teams to deliver project work safely; Exhibits a demonstrated interest in working in the not-for-profit space. 1 year experience working for All Hands and Hearts or another disaster response organization preferred; Familiarity with project management and, specifically around construction management is an advantage; Preferred minimum of one-year medical experience in a professional setting, especially experience in medical response in remote areas and inventory tracking; Previous international work experience, preferably in less developed countries; Working knowledge of humanitarian standards, principles, and best practices.
• Special Competencies/Certifications Good written and oral communication skills (English). Experience in adapting first aid and response techniques to remote situations. Has a basic understanding of stress response and methods to ensure personal well-being; Has an understanding of body substance isolation; Understands basic medical-legal principles associated with their medical certification, as well as locally and nationally based on program location; Functions within the scope of the AHAH treatment guidelines and advice from consulting medical staff; Needs to be well organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks; Strong leadership skills with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems; The individual is able to manage a large workload and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Work Environment/Conditions Communal living environment. High stress situations

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate is $800-$1200 USD/ month, based on position, skills and experience
• Room & board
• Monthly R&R breaks with allowance
• Coverage for emergency medical injury or illness
• Visa extension reimbursement
• Travel to and from program location
• Costs related to COVID-19 entry requirements