26/02/2026
We're hiring
Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) Paramedic - Basra, Iraq
We’re seeking an experienced MERT Paramedic to join a private security company supporting
oil & gas sector operations in Basra.
Key responsibilities
• Responsible for the continuation training of the Medical Emergency Team
• Responsible for the delivery of MET Missions
• Responsible for the post-mission reports, returns, and equipment checks
• Act as a CASEVAC/MEDEVAC team
Required experience & skills
• Western Expatriate
• Fluent in English. Able to read and write in English
• Prior military/police experience
• Proven security experience overseas and in hostile environments
• Previous experience as a Team Leader or Deputy Team Leader while conducting PST
operations in Iraq.
• Have received recognised formal training from a substantiated external training
provider in Close Protection, e.g. Security Industry Authority (SIA) certified Close
Protection Frontline Operative.
• Have received medical training from a recognised external training provider and are
medically qualified to at UK/RSA Paramedic standards.
• Registered with the Institute of Health and Care Development, Emergency Medical
Technicians (EMT – Paramedic) or equivalent, and possess International Trauma Life
Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certifications and experience of
specialised emergency care.
• Medical competencies must be in line with those listed on levels F or G of the Royal
College of Surgeons Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) Skills framework
• Must hold a current rope rescue qualification with the Industrial Rope Access Trade
Association (IRATA) to a minimum of level 3, or equivalent
• Must be registered with the UK SIA, South African Private Security Authority (PSIRA)
or equivalent.
• Lead and manage team training as required,
• Have a minimum of two years of experience in Iraq in a similar private security role
• Must have excellent report-writing ability
• Must have excellent presentation skills
• Must be computer literate and must have excellent office knowledge
• Proficient in the use of communication systems, mapping, and navigation devices
How to apply
Send CV + 1-page cover letter to: [email protected] with subject line “MERT
Paramedic - Basra”.
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