JAMAICA: CALL FOR POTENTIAL CMAT VOLUNTEERS 2025-11-07 – As you are aware, Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm made landfall in Jamaica causing widespread flooding, infrastructure damage, and major disruptions to healthcare services. Early reports from the Jamaican Ministry of Health and Wellness – Health Emergency Operations Centre in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) EMT Coordination Cell indicate significant current and emerging humanitarian needs, and potential requests for the deployment of additional Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) may be made in the coming days when the scope of the need is better understood. In anticipation of a possible deployment, CMAT HQ is issuing this Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify volunteers who may be available for rapid response should CMAT be officially tasked to assist. This deployment would consist of teams of 8-10 members, in 2-week rotations over approximately 6 weeks.

If you are interested in being considered for deployment to Jamaica, please complete the following mandatory requirements:

PRE-DEPLOYMENT CHECKLIST FOR VOLUNTEER READINESS

1. Fully complete the linked EOI form below. Expression of Interest Form

2. Mandatory pre-deployment e-training To ensure CMAT maintain the highest standards of care and safety all volunteers are reminded that completion of the CMAT e-Curriculum is required prior to being considered for deployment. This essential online training package aligns with WHO Emergency Medical Team (EMT) standards and supports CMAT’s operational readiness. CMAT e-Curriculum

3. Hardship Deployment This deployment will be considered a “hardship deployment”, with the expectation that CMAT volunteers will be sleeping/ camping in tents, with limited access (possibly no access) to reliable electricity or plumbing (drinking water will be supplied), eating pre-packed meals, and working in a very hot, humid environment, with risk of exposure to communicable diseases and insects like mosquitoes. You will be required to submit a summary of your camping/ austere environment experience, and acknowledge the expectations listed above.

4. Ensure your CMAT profile is fully up to date, including: – current resumé/ CV – current photo page of your passport – copy of current professional license/ certification/ proof of payment to professional regulator – copy of proof of vaccinations, including COVID-19. – passport-style profile photo on a neutral background

Priority for deployment will be given to CMAT volunteers who have completed their online profile, uploaded completed e-learning certificates, and meet the readiness criteria.