About the Role
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is seeking dedicated and skilled EMS Station Managers for four posts in the beautiful towns of Swellendam, Caledon, Robertson, and Vredenburg within the Overberg and Cape Winelands regions of South Africa. This role is pivotal in managing pre-hospital emergency care services, ensuring the community receives timely and efficient medical assistance when it’s needed most. As an EMS Station Manager, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the safety and well-being of your community, responding to incidents, and ensuring that our emergency services are well-equipped and operational.
In this role, you will oversee the management of emergency vehicles and equipment while ensuring compliance with supply chain management and human resource matters. Your leadership will not only shape the effectiveness of your station but also contribute significantly to the overall quality of public service within the EMS framework. If you are passionate about emergency care and dedicated to making a difference in your community, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to lead and inspire a team of professionals.
About the Department
The Emergency Medical Services operates under the Department of Health, dedicated to providing urgent medical care throughout South Africa. With a mission to enhance health outcomes and ensure that every citizen has access to life-saving services, the EMS is a vital part of the public health system. Working in this department means being part of a committed team that strives to uphold the highest standards of emergency medical care, making a real impact in the lives of individuals and communities.
What You’ll Do
- Manage pre-hospital emergency care services within your geographical area.
- Respond to emergency incidents as required, ensuring rapid medical assistance.
- Oversee the maintenance and management of emergency vehicles and medical equipment.
- Ensure compliance with audit processes related to supply chain management and human resources.
- Supervise and manage staff, addressing human resource and labour relations functions.
- Facilitate effective communication through meetings, workshops, and report writing.
- Provide support to the District Manager and act in a management capacity when needed.
What You’ll Need
- Successful completion of relevant courses and registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an AEA, ECT, Paramedic, or ECP, depending on the grade.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in a relevant role after registration with the HPCSA.
- Valid Code C1 driver’s license and a professional driver’s permit (Code 10).
- Physical and mental fitness to perform as an emergency services practitioner.
- Excellent knowledge of emergency care protocols and strong communication skills.
- Computer literacy in MS Office and strong report writing abilities.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Grade 3: Successful completion of the Immediate Life Support (ILS) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).Grade 4: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician Course (ECT) that allows registration with HPCSA as Emergency Care Technician (ECT).
Grade 5: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant course (CCA) or National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic.
Grade 6: Successful completion of the B-Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).
Registration with a professional council: Grade 3: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an AEA.
Grade 4: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECT.
Grade 5: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Paramedic.
Grade 6: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECP.
Experience: Grade 3: Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).
Grade 4: Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician (ECT).
Grade 5: Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Paramedic.
Grade 6: Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).
Inherent requirement of the job: Current registration as an AEA, ECT, Paramedic or ECP.
Valid code C1 driver’s license.
Valid Code 10 Professional driver’s permit.
Physical and mental fitness as an Emergency Services practitioner.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent knowledge of all levels of Emergency Care protocols.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
-Computer literacy in the MS Office package.
Report writing skills.
Job Duties
Manage pre-hospital Emergency Care Services within the geographic area and respond to incidents when required.Ensure that the maintenance of Emergency vehicles and equipment are managed effectively and efficiently.
Maintain responsibility for the audit compliance with regards to Supply Chain Management and Human Resource matters, inclusive of the Station’s budget allocation and facilitation of account payments for goods and services.
Effectively manage and supervise staff in relation to the Human Resource and Labour Relations function.
Ensure effective communication with regards to meetings, workshops, debriefs, compiling stats and report writing.
Effective support to District Manager and act in management capacity when required.
