JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: World Food Programme (WFP)
Position: Business Support Assistant (Paramedic Emergency Nurse)
Location: Gode, Ethiopia
Job Type: Full-Time, Service Contract (SC-4)
Application Deadline: June 11, 2025
Requisition ID: JR112897
Unit: Management Services / EMAT
Contract Duration: 12 Months
About WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, working to end global hunger and provide life-saving food assistance in emergencies. As a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, WFP operates in over 80 countries and reaches millions every year.
WFP offers an inclusive work culture, global career mobility, and unparalleled impact through its humanitarian mission.
Position Overview
The Paramedic Emergency Nurse will provide high-quality, compassionate emergency and primary health care to UN staff and eligible dependents at WFP’s EMAT Clinic in Gode. This role includes routine care, emergency response, health promotion, and operational support for mobile missions and field deployments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide basic and advanced life support services
- Assist with patient examinations and procedures
- Administer medications and perform triage and wound care
- Monitor and document patient conditions accurately
- Manage readiness of emergency and first-aid equipment
- Coordinate evacuations and ambulance services
- Support public health campaigns, vaccinations, and IPC protocols
- Participate in wellness, hygiene promotion, and surveillance
- Contribute to medical logistics and reporting
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Paramedical Sciences
- Certification as a Paramedic or EMT is an advantage
- Valid license to practice nursing or paramedicine
Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience
- Emergency or pre-hospital care experience preferred
- Experience in humanitarian, international, or UN settings is desirable
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong clinical and emergency care knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Cultural sensitivity and teamwork orientation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health records
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in written and spoken English and local language
Why Work with WFP?
- 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
- Inclusive and diverse workforce
- Global training and development programs
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunity to serve millions and make lasting impact
How to Apply
- Upload your CV and Cover Letter (in English). No other documents required at this stage.
- Deadline: June 11, 2025 at 23:59 (GMT+03:00, East Africa Time)
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WFP is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities.
For application assistance, contact: global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org
Important Notices
- No fee is required at any stage of the recruitment process
- WFP does not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination
- All selected candidates undergo rigorous background and reference checks
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