Department of Health- Paramedics

The Department of Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. Candidates whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

POST DETAILS
Post Name
PARAMEDIC GRADE 1 – 4: (REPLACEMENT)
Salary
R290 943-R851 655 p.a (Depending of years of experience in terms of OSD).
Post Number
MPDoH/July/23/517
Post Station
Nelspruit EMS Station (Ehlanzeni District)
Total
1

Requirements
Senior Certificate / Grade 12 qualification or equivalent plus Critical Care Assistant Certificate / National Diploma in Emergency Medical Care / Diploma in Emergency Medical Care / Bachelor of Technology in Emergency Medical Care / Bachelor of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic or an Emergency Care Practitioner. Unendorsed driver’s licence (C1) and valid professional drivers permit (PrDP) for transporting patients.

Duties
Oversee and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls. Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care. Render assistance to Basic Life Support and Intermediate Life Support personnel as required. Perform Helicopter Emergency Medical Services duties. Undertake inter-facility patient transfers. Liaise with hospitals regarding authorization of transfers. Oversee ordering and issuing of drugs in accordance with HPCSA Clinical Practice Guidelines. Render Quality Assurance and Quality control in EMS. Oversee and assist with in-service training. Provide advice on the application of best practices in Emergency Medical Services. Market and maintain a positive public image for Mpumalanga Emergency Medical Services.

Closing Date
2023/08/04

Equiries
Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339 and IT related queries: Help desk: Tel No: (013) 766 3018

Notes:

PLEASE NOTE

Those who have previously applied for the re-advertised posts may re-apply.
The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications)

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