Purpose of Classification:
Provide search and rescue, medical and security support for contractor personnel in Afghanistan. Individual assists the SAR/MED supervisor in the development of local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for SAR, security and medical procedures. This employee also conducts medical and security training for contractor and host nation personnel as required. Also responsible for protection of program resources, medical supplies, equipment and operational security (OPSEC). Monitors medical issues in Afghanistan to ensure contractor personnel are apprised of current medical threats and aware of preventative measures and risks. Individual monitors security requirements at the FOB/MOB to ensure they meet changing threat levels and/or new/revised security requirements. Conducts facility inspections and threat analysis at FOB/MOB to evaluate site security, operational security, communications and medical threats associated with such things as drinking water, living conditions, food handling/storage, animal/insect threats and sanitary conditions. Conducts threat analysis at hazardous locations where personnel are assigned to better protect resources and personnel. Keeps management informed of any country-required immunizations, health or security related issues.
Job Summary:
Provide search and rescue, medical and security support for contractor personnel in Afghanistan. Individual assists the SAR/MED supervisor in the development of local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for SAR, security and medical procedures. This employee also conducts medical and security training for contractor and host nation personnel as required. Also responsible for protection of program resources, medical supplies, equipment and operational security (OPSEC). Monitors medical issues in Afghanistan to ensure contractor personnel are apprised of current medical threats and aware of preventative measures and risks. Individual monitors security requirements at the FOB/MOB to ensure they meet changing threat levels and/or new/revised security requirements. Conducts facility inspections and threat analysis at FOB/MOB to evaluate site security, operational security, communications and medical threats associated with such things as drinking water, living conditions, food handling/storage, animal/insect threats and sanitary conditions. Conducts threat analysis at hazardous locations where personnel are assigned to better protect resources and personnel. Keeps management informed of any country-required immunizations, health or security related issues.
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent is required. AA degree majoring in security management, resource protection, trauma management, first responder procedures, combat medicine or other related area of study is preferred.
Experience Required:
Minimum of 10 years Special Operations experience on while on military active Duty. Experience should have focused on dealing with Security / Medical / SAR issues, with protection of life and assets and life saving procedures as an emphasis. Have extensive experience in security and combat medicine. Working within foreign countries that entailed working in a high threat environment is expected.
Extensive experience dealing with life saving procedures is required.
Extensive experience conducting routine and emergency life saving treatment in an austere environment is required.
Extensive experience in providing unsupported lifesaving care to a patient for up to 48 hours is desired.
Exposure to Search & Rescue operations in a high-threat environment is desired.
Experience in conducting base camp health/hygiene surveys is required.
Experience in conducting hospital medical surveys in developing countries/regions is required.
Extensive experience in assessing OCONUS regional/local medical treatment capability is required.
Experience in developing/implementing MEDEVAC plans and procedures are required.
Extensive experience as a trainer/instructor of medical-related topics is desired
Desired Experience:
Have an in-depth knowledge of Security and life-saving Medical procedures. Have a working knowledge of FOL sanitary requirements to maintain a healthy working environment. Have knowledge of body recovery procedures. Have knowledge of advanced cardiology, to include operation of defibulatory equipment, accurate reading and diagnosis of cardiac strips, and ACLS algorithms with appropriate drug treatment protocol. Be knowledgeable of Advanced Trauma Care, to include immediate assessment and treatment of ANY traumatic life threatening injury, advanced airway management (Intubations, Surgical Cricothyrotomy), advanced invasive procedures (Needle Decompression, Chest Tube Thoracotomy), advanced Circulatory support (Venous access through cut down procedures, blood typing and cross match, blood transfusion protocols). Have knowledge of Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment of illnesses to include, but not limited to, the following systems cardiac, pulmonary, dermatology, musculoskeletal, neurological, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary. Be knowledgeable of wound repair, to include anesthesia, nerve blocks, and suturing with proper aseptic technique. Have knowledge of general sick call procedures. Have a general knowledge of radiological (basic) analysis. Have knowledge of material inventory principles.
Weapons training combat conditions experience, intelligence or counter-intelligence experience, previous exposure to theater of operations and more specifically, in country experience is desired. Climate requires personnel to be physically fit. Light infantry patrolling and tactics skills are required. Instructor/trainer skills are required. Personnel should be eligible for award of the U.S. Army MOS 18D, Special Operations Medical Sergeant qualification. Inventory management skill is required.
License Required:
18D MOS qualified and / or state or national EMT certification
Special Knowledge/ Skills Required:
• Must complete and pass a Class III Flying Duty Medical Examination.
• Must attend and successfully complete weapons qualification, security training, psychological profiling and High Threat - Survival Escape and Evasion training prior to deployment.
• All employees must receive immunizations appropriate to the theater of operations prior to employment.
Work Environment:
Be able to travel to and between remote location(s) in austere or inhospitable high stress environments. May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure. May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
Physical Requirements:
• Employees must not have physical restrictions or existing medical conditions that may prevent them from serving in a remote area with limited medical care.
• Employees must not have physical restrictions or existing medical conditions that may prevent them from serving in a remote area with limited medical care.
• Employee must be able to lift and carry 12O pounds 100 meters.
• Must be able to run, walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for up to 8 hours minimum per day and sit for up to three hours per day.
• Must have no physical limitations that may prevent wearing of flight helmet, body armor or other equipment required for this position.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
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