Medical Aid jobs in Centurion, Gauteng

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Evaluate the quality of medical care to patients during aircraft transportation. Assist in the development and updating of regulatory standards, oversight on medical equipment, and presentation to related aviation medical boards / committees.

Provision of medical care

• Assesses illness or injuries during the flight
• Devise a plan to provide the appropriate treatment needed to get patients to their destination safely.
• In a non-trauma situation collects and keeps track of paperwork and physician instructions for the duration of the flight

Participation and coordination Medical Certification Processes and procedures

• Prepare Power point preparation of the complicated medical cases for the Aeromedical Committee
• Assist Medical Assessors with the preliminary drafting of the Aeromedical Committee Minutes
• Facilitate the verification of medical examiners conducted by Designated Aviation Medical Examiners (Cabin Crew & Recreational Pilots)
• Assist Medical Assessors with drafting of legislation (contributions) applicable to Part 67 Regulations
• Assist Medical Assessors in the preparation and monitoring of the progress of medical appeals
• Responsible for the application of the safety management processes applicable to medical certification (Inflight Incapacitation)
• Participate in the enforcement of processes applicable to medical certification processes
• Conduct research to analyse trends and with implementation of aviation safety intervention strategies

Facilitation and coordination of activities related to the oversight of Part 64 & 138

• Update the First Aid Curriculum applicable to Cabin Crew (Part 64)
• Review regulations and technical standards and participate in the facilitation of review workshops
• Draft Master Surveillance Plans Applicable to Part 64 ,138 and 141
• Conduct Initial and Ad-Hoc Inspections at First Aid Training ATO’s and Air Ambulance Operators
• Facilitate the induction of newly designated First Aid Cabin Crew Examiners and Instructors
• Continuous identification of gaps and possible solutions applicable to Part 64, 138 & 141
• Participate in the enforcement of processes applicable to Part 64 138 and 141

Facilitate activities related to Public Health Risk Mitigation

• Coordinate and present at workshops applicable to the Collaborative Arrangement for the Prevention and Management of Public Health Events in Civil Aviation.
• Participate in legislative review applicable to ICAO Annex 6,9,11,14 and 18 and other related requirements
• Draft Master Surveillance Plans Applicable to Part 139, Airlines and Evaluate Procedures

Customer Service and Quality

• Conduct research to analyze trends and with on implementation of aviation safety intervention strategies
• Conduct Initial and Ad-Hoc Inspections in Airlines, Airports ATO’s and other 121 Operators to ensure Compliance to Part 64,139,121,138 ,91 and 141
• Participate in the development of tools applicable to improved customer service

Safety Concerns Resolutions Medical Aspects of Aircraft Accidents

• Ensure that customer queries are resolved within a prescribed period and identify areas of improvement.
• Participate in the quality assurance processes to ensure compliance to ISO 9001, SGS and other relevant legislation applicable to QA.
• Participate in the development of quality assurance procedures applicable to the medical department
• Participate in duties related to resolution of safety concerns and enforcement actions
• Participate in medical aspects related to accident investigation

EDUCATION

Minimum

• 4 Year Nursing Degree OR
• Professional Nurse Diploma

EXPERIENCE

• 3 Year(s) in Public Health/Emergency/ICU /Designated First Aid Examiner OR
• 5 Year(s) in Corporate or Quality Management Background OR
• 5 Years in Designated First Aid Examiner OR
• 5 Years in Experienced Infection Control /Public Health /Emergency/ICU Sister /Research

CLOSING DATE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2026