EMS Lecturer (Paramedic) Grade 1 to 4 at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum educational qualification: 

• Grade 1: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic.
•  Grade 2: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) qualification or a recognised National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. 
• Grade 3: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) qualification or a recognised National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic or B-Tech degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). 
• Grade 4: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) qualification or a recognised National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic or B-Tech degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).
• Registration with a professional council: Grade 1: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic (CCA). 
• Grade 2: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic with CCA or NDIP.
• Grade 3: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic (CCA or NDIP) or ECP.
• Grade 4: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic (CCA or NDIP) or ECP.

Experience:

•  Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). 
• Grade 2: 7 Years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with a National Diploma. 
• Grade 3: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 14 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDIP) - 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. None after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP.
• Grade 4: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 24 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDIP) - 17 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered ECP’s -10 years after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid code B driver’s license. Physical and mental fitness. Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Care (BEMC) or BTech EMC.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to provide mentorship and coaching. Ability to work within a team in Higher Education Institution. 

DUTIES :

• Provide effective and efficient teaching on NQF 5 and above health sciences programmes. Ensure Adherence to institutional policies and procedures. Perform front-line shifts with students and other clinical duties. Teach across clinical training programmes where required.