Location:Cote d’Ivoire
Senior Medic Trainer – Cote d’Ivoire
IDS International is seeking a Senior Medical Trainer to support the peace operations training for African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance (ACOTA) in Cote d’Ivoire. The Senior Specialty Trainer – Medical will be the Team Lead’s principal trainer and mentor for medical training and capacity building task order requirements. This role is a part-time training rotation role, requires travel to Cote d’Ivoire and is contingent upon award.
Responsibilities
Provide Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) soldier skills specialty instruction to individuals and African military units receiving training.
Instruct and supervise training in Africa for African officers and their soldiers who shall deploy to PKOs.
The PSO Senior SME shall be a military or civilian subject matter expert in the MOS or functional area fields they are teaching.
The PSO SME (medical) shall be recognized or and certified as a medical professional in order to support task order requirements.
Required to know and/or review and incorporate U.S. Army doctrine, United Nations, and Partner nation guidance applicable to the task assigned. Training will involve classroom and field instruction in austere environments.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of ten (10) years U.S. or foreign military experience, including service after September 11, 2001.
Minimum certification in Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Prehospital Trauma Life Support, paramedic, or other recognized pre-hospital medical certification which demonstrates expertise in advanced tactical medicine.
Relevant military operations or foreign security force (police or military) capacity building experience in the last 5 years.
At least one deployment to a combat, peacekeeping, or other contingency operation as part of a civil affairs, engagement, Human Terrain, or other CIMIC-related team.
French language proficiency. [Language proficiency is defined as “limited speaking and reading proficiency”, which generally comports to a ILR rating of 2:2, DLAB rating of 2:2, or State Department rating of S-2:R-2.]
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a trauma hospital or conducting triage operations during a military or peacekeeping operation.
Experience as a trainer to a foreign security partner, military or civilian, with directly related experience in medical capacity building.
Regional experience in Sub-Saharan Africa.
IDS's competitive benefit package starts you off out on the right foot. Eligibility begins day one.
Health and Well-being - 100% of employee medical and other insurance premiums are paid by IDS.
Financial Future – 401(k) with an industry leading match and no waiting period. You are fully vested in all contributions from the start.
Paid Leave - Generous time off accruals for you to take paid leave, totaling five weeks.
Professional Development – networking opportunities, informal mentoring, education reimbursement and access to thousands of online professional development resources.
Casual, fun, and supportive work environment with all the tools and amenities you need to thrive.
Must be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing. Most positions require ability to work on a desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time. Computer activities include reading, reviewing and analyzing information, as well as providing recommendations, summaries, and reports in written or verbal format. Additionally, positions require ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; as well as speak and hear.
Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.