Job Vacancy: Expat Paramedic
Company: Emergency World Company for Medical Services and Health Insurance LTD (WECO)
Location: Basra, Iraq (remote oil & gas sites)
Employment Type: Full-time, rotation basis (8 weeks on / 4 weeks off)
This position is subject to contract award.
Position Overview
WECO is seeking an experienced Expat Paramedic to join our medical team supporting remote-site operations in Basra. The role covers pre-hospital and on-site emergency care, trauma management, and support for occupational health and emergency response activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide emergency medical care, trauma management, and life-saving interventions
- Conduct patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Support site physicians during emergencies and routine clinical care
- Maintain readiness of emergency equipment, medications, and consumables
- Implement and participate in the Medical Emergency Response Plan (MERP), drills, and incident response
- Support First Aid training and health awareness activities
- Comply with HSE standards and WECO medical procedures
Mandatory Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Paramedicine / Emergency Medical Services
- Minimum 5 years of clinical and pre-hospital emergency experience
- Current paramedic registration/licence in home country
- Valid AHA BLS and ACLS
- Valid ITLS or PHTLS
- Fluent spoken and written English
Preferred
- Remote-site or oil & gas deployment experience
- Knowledge of occupational health and HSE procedures
- Experience in emergency drills and incident preparedness
What We Offer
- Rotation: 8 weeks on / 4 weeks off
- Round-trip flights every rotation, covered by WECO
- Site accommodation and meals
- Medical insurance and work visa arranged by WECO
How to Apply
Send your updated CV, copies of licence and certificates, passport copy, and earliest availability to m.hadi@weco-iraq.com with the subject "Expat Paramedic" by 15 October 2026.
About WECO
WECO is a leading Iraqi provider of integrated healthcare solutions, serving international and domestic clients in high-risk sectors including oil & gas, infrastructure, and defense. We deliver reliable, responsive medical care in Iraq's most challenging environments.
