• Reference Number : REFS/018620
• Directorate : Emergency Medical Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 3: R440 904.00
• Enquiries : Mr. C. Errakiah Tel No: (011) 564 2000

Requirements :

• : Successful completion of Critical Care Assistance (CCA) qualification or recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or successful completion of a recognized B Tech degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA or NDIP) or ECP and proof of current registration. 14 Years’ experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA), 7 years’ experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (NDIP) and a registered ECP requires no experience.

Duties :

• 1. Check the allocated vehicle and equipment and complete the checklist. 2. Report all losses, damages, discrepancies, deficiencies to the shift manager. 3. Wash, clean and disinfect the interior/exterior of the vehicle. 4. Treat patients in accordance with relevant ALS protocols, as per HPCSA and transport patients to hospital, from scene and between hospitals in accordance with the relevant protocols. 5. Maintain best clinical practices in accordance with quality standards, including updating oneself with continuous medical education through CPD systems, as required by HPCSA. 6. Change and replenish surgical sundries and medical gases and ensure that expired items are disposed of timeously and/or exchange for fresh stock. 7. Maintain the unit in a clean condition and good working order at all times. 8. Respond to opportunities that enhance professional development (e.g. in- service training, attend workshops, forum meetings and update staff accordingly). 9. Use all equipment and government property correctly. 10. Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy base. 11. Complete and submit all appropriate paperwork to the shift senior before the termination of the shift. 12. Hand over the vehicle and equipment to the next shift/Relevant authority fully replenished, clean and in good working order. 13. Abide by the Standing Operational Procedures and other EMS policies. 14. Maintain accurate and reliable records at all times. 15. Assume responsibility for the security of the vehicle and equipment. 16. Perform Overtime duties in accordance with Emergency Medical Services Policy. 17. Provide In-service training to BLS and ILS staff. 18. Undertake inter-facility transfers on Intensive care units, obstetric ambulances and all other inter-facility ambulances. 19. Undertake any other duties as allocated by a Shift supervisor/Station manager/Sub District manager/ District Manager. 20. Respond to emergency calls within stipulated response times on primary response vehicles and ambulances. 21. Provide emergency medical assistance to clinical staff at primary and secondary institutions throughout the Province. 22. Perform emergency medical care & treatment, at special events and special operations in the Province. 23. Perform duties as per allocated shift roster, i.e. day and night duties.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MIDRAND

Closing Date : 14-07-2023

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.