About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of EMS Shift Leader Grade 3-6, based in Bothaville within the Lejweleputswa District. This pivotal role plays an essential part in ensuring the delivery of high-quality emergency medical services to the community. As an EMS Shift Leader, you will be at the forefront of emergency response, providing guidance and leadership to your team while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and protocols. Your work directly impacts the lives of those in the area, allowing you to make a real difference in public health and safety.
This position requires a compassionate and skilled leader who is ready to manage both operational and administrative responsibilities. Whether responding to mass casualty incidents or overseeing daily shift operations, you will be integral to maintaining effective emergency medical care in your community. By joining the Department of Health, you will contribute to a mission that prioritizes health, safety, and well-being in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing comprehensive health services to all South Africans, ensuring equitable access and quality care. The department’s mandate includes promoting health awareness and managing public health emergencies, making it a crucial institution in the South African public service landscape. Working in this department not only allows you to develop professionally but also offers the chance to be part of a dedicated team focused on improving community health outcomes.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise and manage all operational issues according to HPCSA policies.
- Implement operational plans at the shift level, ensuring efficiency and resource management.
- Facilitate human resource management and performance assessments for team members.
- Respond to emergency situations, providing leadership and advice during mass casualties.
- Handle complaints from both internal and external sources, ensuring effective communication.
- Compile detailed reports and conduct investigations as necessary.
- Maintain compliance with standard operating procedures and protocols.
- Oversee the proper use and maintenance of emergency vehicles and equipment.
- Support administrative functions for the Supervisor when required.
What You’ll Need
- A valid code C1 driver’s license and current professional driver’s permit (P/G).
- Registration with the HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA), Emergency Care Technician (ECT), Paramedic, or Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).
- Successful completion of relevant educational qualifications (Grade 3 to Grade 6).
- Knowledge of supply chain policy and financial management.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage emergency situations effectively.
- Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Computer literacy and attention to detail.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Grade 3: Successful completion of the Intermediate Life Support (ILS) that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).Grade 4: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician (ECT) that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Technician (ECT).
Grade 5: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant course (CCA) or National Diploma that allows 169 registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic.
Grade 6: Successful completion of the B-Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid code C1 driver’s license.
Current Professional driver’s permit (P/G).
Current registration with HPCSA as an AEA, ECT, Paramedic or ECP.
Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of Supply Chain Policy and Financial Management.
Be able to work under pressure and excessive hours.
Be prepared to travel and attend to emergencies after hours.
126 Knowledge of Labour Relations.
Computer literacy.
Good interpersonal Skills, written, verbal and presentation Skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Job Duties
Provide an on-going supervisory function in respect of all operational issues in terms of HPCSA policies by ensuring compliance and operating 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.
Respond to mass casualty and disaster scenes and provide advice and leadership in such situations.
Manage complaints from internal and external sources.
Compile reports conduct investigations when required to do so.
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and protocols.
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 the Financial and Fleet directives.
Ensure effective report writing with regards to accident and incident reports, loss and theft control incidents and safety incidents.
Ensure effective communication with regards to patients, colleagues, other services, and members of the Public.
-Supervise and manage rostered shifts and personnel in line with People Management policies and practices.
Provide effective administrative support to the Supervisor when required.
