Jobs in Philippines

Peace Corps Response provides opportunities for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) and experienced professionals to undertake challenging, short-term assignments in various program areas around the world. Qualified applicants can put their professional skills and academic training to work as Peace Corps Response Volunteers, where they will gain additional international experience while imparting technical expertise critical for partner organizations and the communities they serve.

A Peace Corps Response Volunteer is needed to serve as an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Technical Advisor for the Capiz Emergency Response Team (CERT). The CERT is a newly-established project of the Capiz Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, whose goal is to establish an organized EMS rescue team. The mission of this team, the CERT, is to carry out emergency measures during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters. There is an urgent need to build the capability of the CERT staff, as most of them are new to their positions. There is inadequate training of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the CERT’s success.

A PCRV experienced with rescue and EMS is needed to develop a CERT training manual and provide an orientation for staff and volunteers. The PCRV will participate in fieldwork visits, conduct consultation dialogues with stakeholders, and review the organizational structure of the council and CERT. The Volunteer will then use the information gained to develop a CERT training manual, recommend institutional policies to enhance CERT operations, and conduct EMS training sessions for CERT staff and volunteers. The end result of this assignment is to improve the CERT’s ability to respond to natural and man-made disasters.

Academic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree

Mandatory Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in EMS or related field preferred

-Two years of work experience in rescue and emergency medical service

-Working background in creating and establishing EMS and rescue training manuals

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