Combat Medic

Overview

The 17th Separate Heavy Mechanized Kryvyi Rih Brigade is a formation within the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. From 2014 to the present, it has taken an active part in the war against the occupiers. The brigade has fought for Sloviansk, Ilovaisk, and Debaltseve, and defended Mariupol. With the start of the full-scale invasion, the unit carried out missions in eastern and southern Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

• providing first pre-medical aid to personnel in the active combat zone
• providing ongoing aid to the wounded until evacuation
• evacuation of the wounded and escort to the stabilization point
• monitoring personnel's health and keeping records of sick servicemen
• regularly conducting tactical medicine and emergency aid classes for personnel

Requirements:

• fitness for military service
• physical and psychological endurance
• readiness to work in the combat zone and live in difficult everyday conditions (shift-based work, rotations)
• stress resilience, attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to learn quickly
• willingness to acquire and apply knowledge of the fundamentals of tactical medicine and first aid will be an advantage
• medical education will be an advantage

Conditions:

• mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
• monetary allowance from 20,000 to 120,000 hryvnias depending on tasks and orders performed
• social guarantees, provision of gear and necessary equipment
• guaranteed annual main leave (2 parts of 15 days each) and the possibility of additional leave for family circumstances
• support in a friendly team of motivated, active, proactive soldiers and reasonable commanders
• processing of Combat Veteran status and other benefits