Emergency Care Officer x30 posts at Mpumalanga Department Of Health

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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CLOSING DATE : 04 August 2023

POST 25/195 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 3 REF NO: MPDOH/JULY/23/528

(X10 POSTS)

SALARY : R197 343 - R255 087 per annum, (plus service benefits)

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)

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. 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 : 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. 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.

ENQUIRIES : 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.

APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

POST 25/196 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 3: ICU AMBULANCES REF NO: MPDOH/JULY/23/538 (X10 POSTS)

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)

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. 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 : 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. 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.

ENQUIRIES : 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.

APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

POST 25/197 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 3 (REPLACEMENTS) REF NO:

MPDOH/JULY/23/548 (X10 POSTS)

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)

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. 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 : Treat, stabilize and transport patients according to the Intermediate Life Support scope of practice as per HPCSA Protocols. Respond to all calls asdispatched by the Communication Centre or as requested by other medical professionals to assist with Intermediate Life Support of patient treatment. 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 andmaintain 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.

ENQUIRIES : 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.

APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

NOTE : Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the CORRECT references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. 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) N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments

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