About the assignment

We’re looking for a Paramedic Clinical Supervisor who can live and volunteer for 12 - 18 months in Vanuatu. 

• This assignment seeks to continue provide expert advice and mentorship to local Ni-Vanuatu paramedics colleagues and ETMs to develop clinical skills, knowledge, and reporting.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need to be AHPRA registered Paramedic or Intensive/critical care paramedic with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience providing paramedic services, and some training/mentoring skills in paramedics.  
• As a volunteer, you will support local colleagues to provide effective services including responding to emergency cases, providing pre-hospital clinical care, and aeromedical retrievals. 

About the Partner Organisation 

Vanuatu Emergency Services Association (VESA) is a non-government organisation (NGO) incorporated locally as a charitable association. VESA operates ProMedical Vanuatu an advanced life support ambulance service on the islands of Efate and Espiritu Santo. ProMedical Vanuatu mission is to deliver affordable, high-level pre-hospital care and strengthen the Vanuatu health services by empowering and training local Ni-Vanuatu Paramedics and EMTs.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey, and we actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. Find out more. 

Allowance

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance.
AUD$ 3 686 per month.   

Find out more about in-country allowances.

Requirements

• All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
• A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
• A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.  

Additional requirements for this assignment include Working with children checkPractitioner Certificate of Registration.

A position description is attached.