EMERGENCY CARE PRACTITIONER GRADE 3

POST : EMERGENCY CARE PRACTITIONER GRADE 3 REFERENCE NUMBER : HGHD 06/2026 CENTRE : HARRY GWALA HEALTH DISTRICT OFFICE NO. OF POST : 02 REMUNERATION : R226 701.00 OTHER BENEFITS ? 13TH cheque ? Medical Aid (Optional) ? Housing Allowance(Employee must meet prescribed requirements) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ? Senior certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. ? Qualification Intermediate Life Support (AEA). ? Registration Certificate with Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Ambulance Emergency Assistant. ? Proof of current registration with HPCSA (Valid card will be accepted, deposit slip will not be accepted). ? Unendorsed Driver’s license code ( C1 ) with a professional driving permit(receipt of renewal will not be accepted) ? Hand over the vehicle and equipment to the next shift/ relevant authority fully replenished, clean and in good working order. ? Wash, clean and disinfect the interior / exterior of the emergency 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 base ? Use all government property i.e medical equipment, other equipment vehicle and buildings as per government policies and procedures. ? Complete and submit all appropriate 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 Standing Operational Procedures of EMS. ? Maintain accurate and reliable records at all times KEY PERFOMACE AREAS:- ? Treat, stabilize and transport patients according to the scope of practice of Intermediate Life Support as per the HPSCA protocols. ? Respond to all calls as dispatched by the communication Centre or request by the other medical professionals to assist with intermediate life support of treatment. ? Maintain best clinical practices in accordance with quality standards and maintaining Continuous Professional Development (CPD) ? Maintain Vehicle and medical equipment check allocated vehicle and equipment and complete the checklist, report all losses, damages discrepancies, deficiencies to the Shift Leader. ? Wash, clean and disinfect the interior / exterior of the emergency 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 base ? Use all government property i.e medical equipment, other equipment vehicle and buildings as per government policies and procedures. ? Complete and submit all appropriate 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 Standing Operational Procedures of EMS. ? Maintain accurate and reliable records at all times ASIBE HEALTHY KZN KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE HEALTH REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA > Perform overtime duties in accordance with EMS policy > Actively participate in training and quality assurance programs. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, BEHAVIOURAL AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED > Possess knowledge of Intermediate Life Support Protocol > Have understanding of EMS and its line of Business > Possess knowledge of Rules and Regulations of Road Traffic Ordinance > Possess good communication Skills > Have practical Patience Management Skills > Have ability to implement emergency procedures > Have the ability to work under pressure > Be able to operate in any EMS environment i,e Emergency Ambulance, Obstetrics ambulance, inter-facility ambulance, communication Centre, Rescue or Patient, Transport services as per the allocation or deployment by the management of EMS. > Be flexible to be deployed to any shifty as per service delivery needs. > Be available for the Disaster Relief Emergency deployments nationally and/or internationally. NB : Shortlisted candidates will subject to driving evaluation by Department of Transport: Road Traffic Inspectorate. ENQUIERIES: Mr. T.S Mkhize (EMS District Manager) TELEPHONE: 039-834 8500 Closing Date: 18 SEPTEMBER 2026 ASIBE HEALTHY KZN