Job Opporunity 

Job Title: Co-Instructor for Paramedic Training Program

Vacancy: Multiple Co-Instructor Positions

Location: Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq 

Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Mixed 

Duration: Unspecified 

Salary: per day, competitive, based on qualifications and experience

Closing Date: Closed/ only open for pooling of the candidates during replacements

 Job Overview:

Healthcare Platform Institute (HPI) is seeking Co-Instructors to assist in delivering the Paramedic Training Program. The primary role involves live translating the lead instructors' talks from English to Kurdish or Arabic during class sessions, including the translation of medical terminology. Additionally, Co-Instructors will help lead instructors adapt their teaching to the local healthcare context in Kurdistan, as the lead instructors are native English speakers with no prior experience in the Kurdistan’s healthcare.

 Key Responsibilities:

  • Instruction and Training: Assist the lead instructors in delivering high-quality training sessions, both theoretical and practical, to paramedic trainees. Ensure that trainees understand key emergency medical concepts, including patient assessment, trauma management, and first aid procedures.
  • Translating lecture slides from English to Kurdish lanaguage. 
  • Support in Simulation and Practical Exercises: Facilitate practical exercises such as trauma simulations, patient transportation, and field emergency response scenarios.

 Required Qualifications:

  • Language Proficiency: Fluency in Kurdish (or Arabic) and English is essential (especially spoken). Strong English language skills are the core requirement for this role.

  • Education: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant health-related field such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, or a related field. Degrees obtained abroad must be authenticated by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHSR).
  • Certification in First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is desirable.
  • Previous teaching experience in medical/health field is preferred.

Other Requirements:

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  • Location: Must reside in Erbil.
  • Availability: Must be available to commit to the training schedule and any additional meetings or preparation sessions.

Interested candidates should fill the form either by clicking on the apply now or scan the QR-code

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.