EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES

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EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 3
SALARY: R 197 343 - R 255 087 per annum (OSD)
REF NO. ECHEALTHIEMSIBLOCK/19104/2024
 
REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows registration with HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). Registration with the HPCSA as AEA. 
 
Experience: None after registration with HPCSA as AEA. Knowledge of Intermediate Life Support protocols. A valid code 10 driver's licence with PDP.
 
 
 
 
EMERGENCY CARE TECHNICIAN
SALARY: R 239 682 - R 378 546 per annum (OSD)
GRADE I: R 239 682 - R 285 478 per annum (OSD)
GRADE 2: R 290 943 - R 330 348 per annum (OSD)
GRADE 3: R 339 546 - R 378 546 per annum (OSD)
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 1: Successful completion of an appropriate Emergency Care Technician Course that allowsregistration with HPCSA as an Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Registration with the HPCSA as ECT. None afterregistration with HPCSA as an ECT. Grade 2: Successful completion of an appropriate Emergency Care TechnicianCourse that allows registration with HPCSA as an Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Registration with the HPCSA as ECT. 7 years' experience after registration with HPCSA as an ECT. Grade 3: Successful completion of an appropriate Emergency Care Technician Course that allows registration with HPCSA as an Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Registration with the HPCSA as ECT. 14 years' experience after registration with HPCSA as an ECT. Knowledge of Advanced Life Support protocols within the ECT scope of practice. A valid code 10 driver's licence with PDP.
 
 
 
 
 
PARAMEDIC
SALARY: R 290 943 - R 581 655 per annum (OSD)
GRADE 1: R 290 943 - R 344 697 per annum (OSD)
GRADE 2: R 359 691 - R 424 233 per annum (OSD)
GRADE 3: R 440 904 - R 501 630 per annum (OSD)
GRADE 4: R 516 655 - R 581 655 per annum (OSD)
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 1: Successful completion of Critical Care Assistant Programme (CCA) that allowsregistration with HPCSA as a Paramedic. Registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic. None after registration with HPCSAas Paramedic. Grade 2: Successful Completion of the following courses or obtaining of the following qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic: Critical Care Assistant (CCA Qualification) or recognized National Diploma. Registration with HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma. 7 years' experience after registration with HPCSA as Paramedic(CCA). None After registration with HPCSA as paramedic (National Diploma). Grade 3:Successful Completion of the following courses or obtaining of the following qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic: Critical Care Assistant (CCA Qualification) or recognized National Diploma or successfulcompletion of BTech Degree that allows registration with HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Registrationwith HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA OR NDip) or ECP. Registered Paramedic(CCA) -14 years' experience after registration with HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 7 years' experience after registration with HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered ECP's - None After registration with HPCSA as paramedic. Grade 4: Successful completion of the following courses or obtaining of the following qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic: Critical Care Assistant (CCA Qualification) or recognized National Diploma or successful completion of BTech Degree that allows registration with HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Registration with HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA OR NDip) or ECP. Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 24 years' experience after registration with HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 17 years' experience after registration with HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered ECP's - 10 years' experience after registration with HPCSA as an ECP. Knowledge of Advanced Life Support protocols within the Paramedic / ECT scope of practice. A valid code 10 driver's license with PDP.
 
 
 
 
 
EMS SHIFT LEADER GRADE 3 - 5
SALARY: R 303 486 - R 494 487 per annum (050)
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 3: Successful completion of ILS courses that allows registration with the HPCSA as AEA.Registration with HPCSA as AEA. 3 years' experience after registration with HPCSA as AEA. Grade 4: Successfulcompletion of an appropriate Emergency Care Technician Course that allows registration with HPCSA as an EmergencyCare Technician (ECT). Registration with the HPCSA as ECT. 3 years' experience after registration with HPCSA as an ECT. Grade 5: Successful Completion of the following courses or obtaining of the following qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic: Critical Care Assistant (CCA Qualification) or recognized National Diploma. Registration with HPCSA as Paramedic. 3 years' experience after registration with HPCSA as Paramedic. Candidates must have good communication, interpersonal skills and be computer literate. A valid code 10 driver's license with PDP.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV. Communication from the HR of thedepartment regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, onlyshortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview.
Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that theirappointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualificationverification and criminal record checks. Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). Note thatcorrespondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts. Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated on the advertisement. CV's will not be returned.
No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.
 
Applications directed to the addresses as indicated below or Hand Delivery as indicated below:
• Alfred Nzo District Office - Post: Human Resource Office, Alfred Nzo District Office, Private Bag X3515,Kokstad,4700
Enquiries: Mr Praim -Tel: 0397976070
 
• Amathole District Office - Post: Amathole District
Office, Private Bag x 022, Southernwood, East London 5200, Hand deliver: Human Resource Office, Amathole Health District 19 St James Road, Medical Centre Building, Southernwood, East London, 5200. 
Enquiries: Ms N Nene -Tel: 043 707 6748.
 
• Buffalo City Metro District Office - Post: HR Office, Buffalo City Metro District Office, Private Bag X9015, EastLondon, 5200, Hand Deliver: HR Office, Buffalo City Metro District Office, 64 Terminus Street, Old Standard Bank Building, East London 5200. 
Enquires: Ms N Jaceni - Tel: 043 708 1719/1700
 
• Chris Hani District Office - Post: Human Resource Office, Chris Hani District Office, PO Box 1661, Queenstown 5320, Hand Delivery: Chris Hani District Office, Ward F HR Office. 
Enquires: Ms Nyoka - Tel: 045 8071110/1101
 
• Joe Gqabi District Office - Post: Human Resource Office, Joe Gqabi District Office, Private Bag XI 005,Aliwal North, 9750, Hand Delivery: HR Office, Joe Gqabi District Office, 32 Dan Pienaar Street, Hot springs, Aliwal North 9750. 
Enquiries: Mr J.S Ndzinde - Tel: 051 633 9631
 
• Nelson Mandela Metro Office - Post: HR Office, Nelson Mandela Health District, Private Bag X 28000, Greenacres, Port Elizabeth, 6057, Hand Deliver. Registry Office, Nelson Mandela Health District Office, (Old Walton Building) Conyngham Street, Parson Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6057. 
Enquiries: Ms P Makuluma - Tel: 041 391 8164
 
• OR Tambo District Office - Post: District Manager, OR Tambo Health District Office, Private Bag X OR 5005,Mthatha 5099, Hand Deliver 9th Floor, Room 19, Botha Sigcawu Building
Enquiries: Ms Z Mtimba - Tel: 047 502 9000
 
• Sarah Baartman District Office - Post: Human Resource Office, Sarah Baartman Health District, Private Bag X27667, Greenacres, Port Elizabeth, 6057, Hand deliver Human Resource Office, Sarah Baartman Health District, No 16 Grace Street, Laboria House, Port Elizabeth 6057. 
Enquiries: Ms T. Mpitimpiti Tel: 041 408 8509
 
The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. 
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.
 
NOTE: This advertisement is valid for a period of 6 months up to the 24 October 2024.
 
The recruitment process will commence immediately after the 8th May 2024.