Emergency Care Officer X30
Emergency Care Officer X30 – Government Vacancies
Note: The application applies to all positions.
Applications: Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
SALARY: R16,445 – R21,257 per month, (plus service benefits)
Location: Mpumalanga
Public Vacancy Circular: Circular 25 of 2023
GRADE 3
REF NO: MPDOH/JULY/23/528
CENTRE:
- EMS Ehlanzeni Emergency Communication Centre: Mbombela (X3 Posts)
- EMS Nkangala Emergency Communication Centre: Middelburg (X4 Posts)
- EMS Gert Sibande Communication Centre: Evander (X3 Posts)
Basic Requirements:
Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent. Ambulance Emergency Assistant certificate. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (2023). Unendorsed driver’s licence (C1) and valid professional drivers permit (PrDP) for transporting patients.
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Candidates are expected to write an assessment test and test driving. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: The incumbents of these posts will report to the EMS Station Manager: 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 life.
The ideal candidates must: Possess knowledge of Intermediate Life Support Protocols. Have understanding of EMS and its line of business. Possess knowledge of basic Medical Rescue. Possess knowledge of Rules and Regulations of Road Traffic Ordinance. Possess good communication skills. Have practical patient management skills.
Have the ability to implement emergency procedures. Have the ability to work under pressure. Be able to operate in any EMS environment i.e. Emergency ambulance, Obstetric ambulance, inter-facility ambulance, communication centres and Patient Transport Services as per the allocation or deployment by EMS management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Treat, stabilize and transport patients according to the Intermediate Life Support scope of practice as per HPCSA Protocols. Respond to all calls as dispatched by the Communication Centre or as requested by other medical professionals to assist with Intermediate Life Support of patient treatment.
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Maintain best clinical practice 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 checklist, report all losses, damages and discrepancies to the Shift Leader.
Wash, clean and disinfect the interior/exterior of the vehicle 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 used before expiry date. Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy station.
Complete and submit all paperwork to the Shift Leader before the termination of the shift or as required. Hand over the vehicle and equipment to the next shift/relevant authority fully replenished, clean and in good working order.
Abide by the EMS Standard Operational Procedures. Actively participate in training and quality assurance programs. Perform any other duties as delegated by the supervisor. Candidates are expected to work shifts, they should be mentally and physically fit to perform their duties.
For enquiries contact: Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384/Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
POST 25/196 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 3: ICU AMBULANCES X10
REF NO: MPDOH/JULY/23/538
SALARY: R197 343 – R255 087 per annum, (plus service benefits)
CENTRE:
- EMS Ehlanzeni Emergency Communication Centre: Mbombela (X4 Posts)
- EMS Nkangala Emergency Communication Centre: Middelburg (X3 Posts)
- EMS Gert Sibande Communication Centre: Evander (X3 Posts)
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POST 25/197: EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 3 (REPLACEMENTS) X10
REF NO: MPDOH/JULY/23/548
SALARY: R197 343 – R255 087 per annum, (plus service benefits)
CENTRE:
- Sabie EMS Station (X1 Post)
- Tintswalo EMS Station (X2 Posts)
- Lydenburg EMS Station (X1 Post)
- Matibidi EMS Station (X1 Post)
- (Ehlanzeni District), Amersfoort EMS Station (X1 Post)
- Carolina EMS Station (X1 Post)
- Ermelo EMS Station (X1 Post)
- (Gert Sibande District), Belfast EMS Station (X1 Post)
- Mmametlhake EMS Station (X1 Post)(Nkangala District)
Note: The Z83 application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Or Click the link below to download Z83 Form
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