EMS Shift Leader Grade 3 to 6 at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Experience:

• Grade 4: Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Grade 3: Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). Grade 5: Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Paramedic (CCA or N.DIP). Grade 6: Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Grade 3: Successful completion of the Intermediate Life Support (ILS) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). Grade 4: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician Course (ECT) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Grade 5: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant course (CCA) or National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. Grade 6: Successful completion of the B-Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).

Duties

• Effective pre-hospital Emergency Medical Care and response to incidences when required. Ensure effective supervision and maintenance of Emergency Vehicles and equipment in line with the Financial and Fleet directives. Ensure effective report writing with regards to accident and incident reports, loss and theft control incidents and safety incidents. Ensure effective communication with regards to patients, colleagues, other services, and members of the Public. Supervise and manage rostered shifts and personnel in line with People Management policies and practices. Provide effective administrative support to the Supervisor when required.