Emergency Medical Services jobs in Western Cape

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Ability to render high quality emergency care for Primary Tertiary and Secondary trauma adult and paediatric patients. Ability to render high quality teaching and training in emergency medicine and trauma to junior (community service) medical officers, interns and medical students. Ability to communicate effectively. Able to work in an integrated multi-disciplinary team under pressure in a high-volume high stress environment. Basic computer literacy, administrative and IT skills. Completion of community service, and appropriate and sufficient experience in the evidence-based emergency management of acutely unwell and injured patients. Evidence of completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)/ Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), or DipPEC.

DUTIES (KEY RESULTS AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Clinical services: effective and efficient patient management, clear documentation, evidence-based approach to patient management. Leadership: teaching undergraduate students, interns and community service medical officers, team management, floor management. Willingness to participate in audits, research and quality improvement projects. Professionalism: administration, work ethic, communication (written and verbal).

ENQUIRIES

Dr Hennie Lategan | hendrickjlategan@sun.ac.za, Dr Elaine Erasmus | elaine.erasmus@westerncape.gov.za

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to work commuted overtime (compulsory).

EXPERIENCE

Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.

NOTE

“Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.