Humanitarian Mine Action Assistant (Paramedic)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and implements emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.

DRC is currently looking for  Humanitarian Mine Action Assistant (Paramedic) in   Kharkiv .

About the job

The overall objective of the role is to provide on-site medical support for humanitarian demining operations. The main task of the paramedic will be to provide first aid to victims of an accident during the work process, which includes first aid, stabilization of the victim's condition and control over inhis condition during the medical evacuation process.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Supporting humanitarian demining teams wherever they operate in Ukraine.
• Ensuring immediate stabilization of the victim on site in the event of an accident/incident and accompanying the victim to the designated medical facility.
• Assessing local medical facilities prior to the commencement of demining activities in order to develop casualty evacuation plans.
• Maintaining up-to-date contact and location information for all relevant healthcare facilities in the DRC’s area of operation.
• Ensuring the integrity and completeness of serious injury kits in accordance with DRC standard operating procedures.
• Conducting regular basic life support training for colleagues based on a standardized program developed by DRC.
• Supporting formal third-party training in cooperation with DRC Global Medic.
• Supporting colleagues in performing routine tasks related to deployment in the mobile team.

About you

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have a minimum of 3 years of practical experience in medicine . Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Recognized medical qualification from an accredited educational institution (state-recognized diploma as a Paramedic/Feldsher or Medical Doctor ).
• A minimum of 3 years of practical medical experience .
• Proven experience in emergency medical care is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel .
• Fluency in Ukrainian language (both written and spoken).

Desirable

• Previous experience working in an ambulance service or as a military medic .
• Experience in trauma care , including the treatment of injuries sustained in accidents, is considered an asset.
• Previous experience delivering paramedic training .
• Previous experience working with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as a Paramedic .
• English will be considered an advantage.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer:

• Contract length: 3 months’ probation period with the possibility of extension depending on performance and available funding.
• Band : I
• Designation of Duty Station: Kharkiv
• Start date : September, 2026
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts; starting from EUR 1465 gross per month (depending on experience and qualifications). 

Application process:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.

The successful applicants from interviews has to attend training for paramedics organized by the DRC HDP Medical Coordinator in country. The employment contract will be offered only to the successful paramedics upon completion of pass or DRC HDP Paramedics course.

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for application: 3 August 2026.

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, interviews might be conducted on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to select candidate before the vacancy close date once a suitable candidate has been identified.