Ems Shift Leader Grade 3 To 6 (Rural) ( X4 Posts)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Vacancy at a glance
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Overview
Effective pre-hospital Emergency Medical Care and response to incidences when required. Ensure effective supervision and maintenance of Emergency Vehicles and equipment in line with the Financial and Fleet directives.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Grade 3: Successful completion of the Intermediate Life Support (ILS) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA)
- Grade 4: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician (ECT) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
- Grade 5: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant course (CCA) or National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic
- Grade 6: Successful completion of the B -Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
- Registration with a professional council: Grade 3: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an AEA
- Grade 4: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECT
- Grade 5: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Paramedic
- Grade 6: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECP
- Experience: Grade 3: Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA)
- Grade 4: Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
- Grade 5: Minimum of 3 years’ experience your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Paramedic (CCA or N.DIP)
- Grade 6: Minimum of 3 years’ experience your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
- Inherent requirements of the job: Current registration with HPCSA as an AEA, ECT, Paramedic or ECP
- Valid code C1 driver’s license
- Current Professional driver’s permit
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellen t knowledge of all levels of Emergency Care protocols
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy in the MS Office package
- Report writing skills
Responsibilities
- Effective pre-hospital Emergency Medical Care and response to incidences when required
- Ensure effective supervision and maintenance of Emergency Vehicles and equipment in line with the Financial and Fleet directives
- Ensure effective report writing with regards to accident and incident reports, loss and theft control incidents and safety incidents
- Ensure effective communication with regards to patients, colleagues, other services, and members of the Public
- Supervise and manage rostered shifts and personnel in line with People Management policies and practices
- Provide an effective administrative support to the Supervisor when required
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
EMS Overberg District Office – Ms Y Avontuur Tel No: (028) 312-3219 / Mr M Jacobs Tel No: (028) 284-9100 EMS Garden Route District Office Mr J Jansen Tel No: (044) 802-2517 / Ms L. Jacobs Tel No: (044) 802-2521 EMS West Coast District Office – Mr E. Pedro Tel No: (022) 433-8853 / Ms S. Andrew Tel No: (022) 433-8853 EMS Central Karoo District Office – Mr J. Jansen Tel No: (023) 449-8202 / Ms L. Fortuin Tel No: (023) 449 8209
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