Remote Site Paramedic – Oil & Gas

Remote Site Paramedic – Oil & Gas | Southern Iraq (Basra) | 28/28 Rotation

Zello | Contract, approximately 6 months with possible extension | Start: Early November 2026

About Zello 

Zello is a medical services group providing site medical, occupational health and emergency care across the UK, Middle East, Africa and Asia. We support energy operators, NATO and UN agencies in remote and austere locations, backed by 24/7 physician-led topside support and a robust clinical governance framework.

The role 

We are recruiting two experienced expatriate paramedics to provide single-position medical cover for a major international energy operator at an oilfield site in Basra Governorate, Iraq. The two paramedics will work back to back on a 28 days on / 28 days off rotation.

As the sole on-site clinician, you will support a population of up to 40 personnel, and:

• Provide rapid emergency response, resuscitation, stabilisation and treatment for all acute illness and injury
• Perform limited emergency procedures, including chest drain insertion, advanced and surgical airway management, vascular access and catastrophic haemorrhage control
• Deliver high dependency care for up to 24 hours pending medical evacuation, including ventilated patients, continuous monitoring, and drug and fluid therapy, and continue that care during transfer
• Provide basic primary care and occupational health support, including OSHA-aligned first aid vs medical treatment classification
• Manage the medical facility, equipment, medicines (including controlled drugs and cold chain) and stock
• Maintain accurate, confidential electronic medical records and support monthly reporting
• Work 12-hour shifts with on-call cover outside these hours, supported 24/7 by Zello’s topside emergency physicians

What you’ll need

• Current registration as a paramedic (or equivalent) in the UK (HCPC), South Africa (HPCSA), Australia (AHPRA), Canada or the USA
• At least 5 years of recent experience in emergency department, ICU, trauma, pre-hospital or remote/offshore medicine
• Current ACLS and ATLS (or recognised equivalents such as PHTLS or ITLS at advanced level)
• Demonstrated competence in:
• IV and central access and fluid management
• Advanced airway management, intubation and emergency surgical airway
• Chest decompression and thoracic drains
• 12-lead ECG interpretation and ACS management
• Defibrillation, cardioversion and pacing
• Penetrating chest and abdominal wounds
• Severe trauma and burns
• Infectious disease management
• Eligibility to obtain an Iraq visa and work authorisation (arranged by Zello)
• Ability to pass an enhanced background check, pre-deployment medical and client approval
• Previous oil and gas, defence or austere environment deployment is highly desirable

What we offer

• Competitive day rate:
• 28/28 rotation with international flights, visas and work authorisation arranged
• Accommodation, life support and security escorts on site and in transit
• Comprehensive insurance
• 24/7 topside physician support and structured clinical governance
• PPE, uniforms and CPD support
• Opportunities for future deployments across Zello’s international contracts