AMAJUBA DISTRICT EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER VACANCIES (X9 POSTS)

The KwaZulu Natal Department of Health invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Emergency Care Officer Vacancies (X9 Posts) at Amajuba District. The closing date for applications is the 8th November 2024

POSTS: EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 3

Salary: R 206 619 —R 312 765 per annum plus
Other Benefits: 13th cheque, Medical Aid (Optional) and Housing allowance: employee must meet prescribed requirements

Centres:

Newcastle Station x 6 – Reference No. EMS AMAJ 01/2024
Dannhauser Station x 2 – Reference No. EMS AMAJ 02/2024
Charlestown Base x 1 – Reference No. EMS AMAJ 03/2024

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSTS:

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification « Intermediate Life Support (AEA) qualification Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as AEA
Proof of current registration with HPCSA (Portal with your photo)
Valid drivers license — Code C1 (Code 10), with professional driving permit (GP) (receipt of renewal not accepted).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

The incumbents of these posts will report to EMS Shift Leader:

Emergency Medical Services and will be responsible to provide pre- hospital treatment within the scope of Intermediate Life Support and transport patients to an appropriate health facility in order to minimize the loss of lives.

The ideal candidates must: –

Possess knowledge of Basic Life Supports protocols e Have understanding of EMS and its line of business e Possess knowledge of and compliance with the rules and regulations of Road Traffic Ordinance
Possess good communication skills
Have practical Patient Management
Have the ability to implement emergency procedures
Have ability to work under pressure
Be able to operate in any EMS environment i.e. Emergency Ambulances, Obstetric ambulance , Inter-facilty ambulances, communication centres, Rescue or Patient Transport Services as per the allocation or deployment by the management of EMS as per n service delivery demand «Be flexible to be deployed to any shift as per the service delivery needs
Be available for Disaster Relief emergency deployments Nationally and/or Internationally.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Treat, stabilize and transport patients according to the scope of practice of the Intermediate Life Support as per the HPCSA Protocols
Respond to all calls as dispatched by the Communication Center or requested by other medical professionals to assist with Ambulance duties
Maintain best clinical practices in accordance with quality standards and maintaining Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Maintain vehicle and medical equipment, check the allocated vehicle and equipment and complete the check list, report all losses, damages discrepancies, deficiencies to the Shift Leader
Wash clean and disinfect the interior / exterior of the emergency vehicles and maintain the vehicle in a clean condition and good working order at all times
Change and replenish surgical sundries and medical-gases and ensure that all items are reported before the expiry date as per procedure
Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy base
Use al! government property i.e. medical equipment, other equipment, vehicles and buildings as per government policies and procedures
Complete and submit all appropriate paperwork to the Shift leader before the termination of the shift Hand over the vehicle and equipment to the next shift / relevant authority fully replenished, clean and in good working order
Abide by the Standing Operational Procedures of EMS Maintain accurate and reliable records at all times
Perform overtime duties in accordance with EMS Policy
Actively participate in training and quality assurance programs
Maintain professionalism and preserve the good image of the Department at all times.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 Application for obtainable here

Candidates short-listed for an interview will be required to provide the following documentation, on the date of the interview and failure to do so will result in the candidate being disqualified for the position:

Certified copies of qualifications, driver’s licence (where applicable).
Copies of acting appointment letters for occupying acting positions (where applicable).
Identity Document/Permanent Resident Permit for non-RSA Citizens (where applicable).
Relevant registration with professional body (where applicable).
Certificates are required, however, if a certificate is only to be issued at the graduation in the future, the statement of results, together with a letter from the educational institution indicating the date of the graduation will be accepted.

Applications to be addressed to EMS District Manager and can be dropped off in the application box at Amajuba Health District Office, 50 Harding Street, Nedbank Centre, Newcastle 2940, or can be emailed to lungimpinga@kznhealth.gov.za

DOWNLOAD THE KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER VACANCIES ADVERT HERE

DOWNLOAD THE NEW Z83 APPLICATION FORM HERE

CLOSING DATE: 08 NOVEMBER 2024

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