Paramedic

ADC; Al Dhannah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Al Dhannah, UAE, is seeking a Paramedic to deliver advanced emergency medical care in high-risk environments including offshore platforms and drilling sites. The ideal candidate will have a valid paramedic certification and experience in emergency medical services, along with excellent decision-making and communication skills. This role demands a physically fit individual capable of handling stressful situations to ensure workforce safety.

Qualifications

• Valid Paramedic certification or license as per regional regulatory bodies.
• Completion of an accredited paramedic training program.
• Proven experience in emergency medical services (EMS).
• Ability to perform advanced life support and emergency medical procedures.
• Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical fitness and ability to handle stressful and physically demanding situations.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (if driving ambulances).

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced emergency medical care in high-risk environments.
• Conduct medical evacuations and manage H2S exposure cases.
• Implement preventative health programs tailored to extreme conditions.
• Maintain emergency equipment and train first responders.
• Collaborate with HSE teams to optimize medical response plans.

Skills

Emergency medical procedures

Advanced decision-making

Strong communication

Physical fitness

Education

Paramedic certification or license

Completion of an accredited paramedic training program

Job description

Specialism: Healthcare / Medical / Nursing

The paramedic delivers advanced emergency medical care in high-risk energy environments, including remote drilling sites, offshore platforms, and refinery operations. The professional provides immediate trauma response, occupational health services, and emergency stabilization—adhering to strict safety protocols in hazardous locations. The role involves conducting medical evacuations, managing H2S exposure cases, and implementing preventative health programs tailored to extreme working conditions. Whether performing emergency intubations in confined spaces or coordinating medevac logistics, the paramedic’s clinical expertise ensures workforce safety in isolated and challenging operational areas.

The paramedic serves as the on-site medical authority, maintaining emergency equipment, training first responders, and ensuring compliance with industry medical standards (OGUK, OSHA). The position requires specialized certifications in offshore survival (HUET), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and toxicological emergencies. The professional collaborates with HSE teams to analyze incident trends, optimize medical response plans, and reduce preventable health risks. The paramedic’s dual role as clinician and safety advocate makes them indispensable for maintaining workforce readiness in an industry where rapid medical intervention is critical.

• Valid Paramedic certification or license as per regional regulatory bodies.
• Completion of an accredited paramedic training program.
• Proven experience in emergency medical services (EMS).
• Ability to perform advanced life support and emergency medical procedures.
• Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical fitness and ability to handle stressful and physically demanding situations.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (if driving ambulances).