EMS SHIFT LEADER GRADE 3 - 6

Job Overview

The Department of Health has two vacancies for EMS Shift Leader (Grade 3 to 6) in the Lejweleputswa District at Bothaville and Ventersburg Station. Salaries range from R348,636 to R698,031 per annum depending on the grade. Requirements include relevant HPCSA registrations (AEA, ECT, Paramedic, or ECP), a valid code C1 driver's license with PrDP, computer literacy, and supervisory skills. Responsibilities cover operational management, emergency response, staff supervision, and fleet maintenance.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 3: Successful completion of the Intermediate Life Support (ILS) allowing registration with the HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).
• Grade 4: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician (ECT) allowing registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Technician (ECT).
• Grade 5: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant course (CCA) or National Diploma allowing registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic.
• Grade 6: Successful completion of the B-Tech Degree allowing registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).
• Valid code C1 driver's license.
• Current Professional driver's permit (PrDP).
• Current registration with HPCSA as an AEA, ECT, Paramedic or ECP.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Policy and Financial Management.
• Knowledge of Labour Relations.
• Computer literacy.
• Good interpersonal skills, written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and excessive hours, and be prepared to travel and attend to emergencies after hours.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide an on-going supervisory function in respect of all operational issues in terms of HPCSA policies by ensuring compliance.
• 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.
• Respond to mass casualty and disaster scenes and provide advice and leadership in such situations.
• Manage complaints from internal and external sources.
• Compile reports and conduct investigations when required.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Provide 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 financial and fleet directives.
• Ensure effective report writing regarding accident, incident, loss, theft control, and safety incidents.
• Ensure effective communication regarding patients, colleagues, other services, and members of the public.
• Supervise and manage rostered shifts and personnel in line with people management policies and practices.

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