Emergency Medical Services
SALARY: Grade 1: R177 714 per annum Grade 3: R206 619 per annum
CENTRE: Overberg District
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational requirements: Grade 1: Completing an appropriate Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA). Grade 3: Successful completion of an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). -A Senior (or equivalent) Certificate, in addition to the above requirements, will be advantageous. Registration with a professional council: Grade 1: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a BAA. Grade 3: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an AEA. Experience: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a BAA or AEA. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid code C1 driver’s license. Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP). Physical and mental fitness. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols within the scope of the registration category. Computer literacy and skills.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Provide quality and efficient roadside-to-bedside definitive emergency care within defined emergency time frames within and across geographic and clinical service platforms. Make use of all communication tools as provided by the Employer to facilitate safe communication about patient care protocols. Effectively maintaining Admin Function: complete manual and electronic patient care reports and trip authority log sheets. Maintenance of Emergency Vehicles and Equipment. Ensure effective communication about patients, colleagues, other services, and members of the Public. Provide effective support to the supervisor and participate in own well-being.
ENQUIRIES : Ms H Esterhuizen (Sub-District Manager – Overberg) – (028) 312 1063 / Mr D Geiger (Sub-District Manager – Overberg) – (028) 284 1900
APPLICATIONS: Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undergo a practical assessment.
CLOSING DATE: 22 August 2024
