GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES

 
 
STATION MANAGER GRADE 3 REF NO: STMA 00003/09/2018 (X12 POSTS) 
Directorate: Emergency Medical Services 
SALARY: R299 475 - R340 830 (plus benefits) 
CENTRE: Gauteng EMS 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification/ECT/CCA/ with 3-year experience after registration with the HPCSA in the applicable category according to OSD appointment requirements, Code 10 driver’s license with PrDP, Registration certificate and current registration with HPCSA. Supervisory experience is compulsory. 
 
DUTIES: Responsible for all EMS activities in the station. Provide advice on procedures and policy matters to staff. Ensure compliance with all policies operating in the service. Ensure effective communication system for ambulance and staff in the station. Ensure that fleet management is properly implemented to provide for the maintenance and replacement of all vehicles. Investigate service complaints received. Ensure the control and have an inventory of all resources at the station. Assist the District Manager in the control and implementation of the EMS policies. Maintain, monitor and review continuous quality improvement for the station in accordance with the policy on quality improvement of EMS. Collect all relevant statistics and indicators. Process overtime and leave forms. Ensure that staff attends to calls timeously. Ensure adherence to EMS procedures. Attend to major incidents and co-ordinate such incidents within the operational area. Ensure effective control and be accountable over resources in the station. Undertake any other duties as allocated by management. Ensure station comply with OHS standards in respect of medical waste storage and disposal. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr. T Mnisi Tel No: (011) 564 2026 
 
 
 
 
 
SHIFT LEADER GRADE 3 REF NO: SHLE 00001/09/2018 (X16 POSTS) 
Directorate: Directorate: Emergency Medical Services 
SALARY: R250 467 – R282 165 (plus benefits). Finally salary will be determined by experience attached to the professional category 
CENTRE: Gauteng EMS 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification. AEA/ECT/CCA with 03-year experience after registration with the HPCSA in the applicable category according to OSD appointment requirements, Code 10 driver’s license with PDP, Registration certificate and current registration with HPCSA. Computer skills. Knowledge of Labour relations and OHS. Incident management and supervisory experience. 
 
DUTIES: Provide an on-going supervisory function in respect of all operational issues in terms of HPCSA and Department policies by ensuring complacence and report thereon. Implementation of Operational plans, at shift level, manage all resources allocated to the shift in an efficient manner by ensuring control, monitoring use and reporting deviations and deficiencies facilitate on-going administration and human resource management. Supervisory functions, Responsible for performance management and development system assessment. Assist in management of overtime and leave. Ensure that staff attends to calls timeously. Analyses trips sheet and patient assessment forms and report discrepancies to the station manager. Respond to mass casualty and disaster scenes and provide advice and leadership in such situations. Manage complaints from external and internal sources. Compile reports, conduct investigations when require to do so. Ensure compliance with service protocol and procedures .undertake any other duties as allocated by management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr. T Mnisi Tel No: (011) 564 2026 
 
NOTE: Eligible candidates will be subjected to a medical, practical and theoretical evaluation(s) 
 

 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 1: Successful completion of Critical Care Assistance (CCA) qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA) and proof of current registration. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). Grade 2: Successful completion of Critical Care Assistance (CCA) qualification or recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma and proof of current registration. 7 Years’ experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA) and no experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with a National Diploma. Grade 3: Successful completion of Critical Care Assistance (CCA) qualification or recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or successful completion of a recognised B Tech degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA or NDIP) or ECP and proof of current registration. 14 Years’ experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA), 7 years’ experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (NDIP) and a registered ECP requires no experience. 
 
DUTIES: Check the allocated vehicle and equipment and complete the checklist. Report all losses, damages, discrepancies, deficiencies to the shift manager .Wash, clean and disinfect the interior/exterior of the vehicle. Treat patients in accordance with relevant ALS protocols, as per HPCSA and transport patients to hospital, from scene and between hospitals in accordance with the relevant protocols. Maintain best clinical practices in accordance with quality standards, including updating oneself with continuous medical education through CPD systems, as required by HPCSA. Change and replenish surgical sundries and medical gases and ensure that expired items are disposed of timeously and/or exchange for fresh stock .Maintain the unit in a clean condition and good working order at all times. Respond to opportunities that enhance professional development (e.g. in- service training, attend workshops, forum meetings and update staff accordingly).Use all equipment and government property correctly. Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy base. Complete and submit all appropriate paperwork to the shift senior before the termination of the shift. Hand over the vehicle and equipment to the next shift/Relevant authority fully replenished, clean and in good working order. Abide by the Standing Operational Procedures and other EMS policies. Maintain accurate and reliable records at all times. Assume responsibility for the security of the vehicle and equipment. Perform Overtime duties in accordance with Emergency Medical Services Policy. Provide In-service training to BLS and ILS staff. Undertake inter-facility transfers on Intensive care units, obstetric ambulances and all other inter-facility ambulances .Undertake any other duties as allocated by a Shift supervisor/Station manager/Sub District manager/ District Manager. Respond to emergency calls within stipulated response times on primary response vehicles and ambulances. Provide emergency medical assistance to clinical staff at primary and secondary institutions throughout the Province. Perform emergency medical care & treatment, at special events and special operations in the Province. Perform duties as per allocated shift roster, i.e. day and night duties. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms. MR Mokoena Tel No: (011) 564 2253 
 
 
 
 
 
EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 3 (ILS) REF NO: ECO 00002/09/2018 (X80 POSTS) 
Directorate: Emergency Medical Services 
SALARYR150 300 per annum (plus benefits) 
CENTRE: Gauteng EMS 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate, Ambulance Emergency Assistant certificate, current and valid registration with HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant, valid driver’s license code 10 and PDP. Previous experience in emergency care environment will be an added advantage. 
 
DUTIES: Responsible for the treatment of patient within the scope of practice of Intermediate Life Support. Transport patients as part of Planned Patient Transport and inter-facility transfer system under Emergency Medical Services. Providing emergency medical care and related assistance during special events. Responsible for care and proper management of Emergency Medical Services resources. Provide emergency medical assistance and other duties required by Directorate. Provide quality assurance to Basic Life Support Officers in the implementation of appropriate measures. Perform any other duties as delegated by the supervisor. Candidates are expected to work shift. 
 
ENQURIES: Mr Z Jezi Tel No: 011 564 2027 
APPLICATIONS: Applications must be delivered directly to: Emergency Medical Services, Continuity SA, Growth Point Business Park, Corner Old Pretoria Road and Tonnetti Street, Midrand or posted to P.O Box 8311 Halfway House 1685 
 
NOTE: candidates that are shortlisted will be subjected to a competency test, based on scope of post, duties and driving test. 
 
 
 
 
 
EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER (BLS) REF NO: ECO (BLS) 00004/09/2018 (X20 POSTS) 
Directorate: Emergency Medical Services 
SALARY: R135 228 per annum (plus benefits) 
CENTRE: Emergency Communication Centre: Midrand 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate, Basic ambulance assistant certificate, current and valid registration with HPCSA as a Basic ambulance assistant, valid driver’s license code 10 and PDP. Previous experience in emergency care communication environment as well as computer literacy will be mandatory. Computer literacy qualification as well as call center qualification is mandatory. 
 
DUTIES: Perform call taking, handling and dispatching of resources. Provide pre-arrival instruction to callers in need. Providing emergency medical care and related assistance during special events. Responsible for care and proper management of Emergency Medical Services resources. Provide emergency medical assistance and other duties required by Directorate. Perform any other duties as delegated by the supervisor. Candidates are expected to work shift. 
 
ENQURIES: Ms. O Chidi Tel No: 011 564 2005 
 
NOTE: candidates that are shortlisted will be subjected to a competency test both written and computer, based on scope of post, duties and driving test.