Advanced Life Support – Paramedic (ALS) (Patterson C4) X2

Description

• 2 Years Contract
• Duty Station: Divundu Emergency Response Base
• The successful candidate will carry out quality patient care through rendering pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency medical care and rescue services, engage relevant stakeholders to ensure that operational efficiencies and on-scene management is coordinated to improve patient outcomes, safeguard optimal base management and provide Continuous Professional Development training

Duties

• Key Performance Areas:
• Respond and attend to all emergencies (medical and trauma) without delay
• Provide quality service delivery by adhering to evidence-based patient management
• Ensure effective inter-hospital transfers in consultation with the Head: Emergency and medical personnel
• Liaise with doctors/hospital case managers, Nampol, fire department and other medical personnel to ensure smooth case management and clinical decision-making
• Ensure proper patient hand over, including a fully accurate Patient Report Form
• Operate within the scope of practice set out by the Health Professional Council of Namibia (HPCNA)
• Maintain operational and functional readiness of response vehicle and medical equipment to ensure effective operation
• Liaise with the MVA Fund Emergency Call Centre to provide crash information
• Advice and guide Emergency Care Practitioners on clinical decision
• Assist and create a training environment to develop effective and efficient patient care

Requisites

• Competencies and Skills Requirements:
• Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care or National Diploma in Emergency Medical Care
• Minimum of two (2) years working experience as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic
• Valid Code C1E driver’s License with valid Public Drivers Permit (PDP). Registered with the Namibian Health Professions Council. Knowledge of emergency management plan
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret difficult and complex patient management and personnel situations
• Ability to work efficiently in high-demand and fast-paced environment

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
• Closing Date: Friday, 10 February 2023 @ 12H00
• Only short-listed candidates will be notified
• No documents will be returned
• Contact Person: Marlyn De Kock, Senior Human Resources Officer
• Tel: (061) 289 7037
• The MVA Fund is an equal-opportunity employer
• Applications detailing career experience and certified supporting documents should be emailed

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to recruitment@mvafund.com.na with the Subject line “Advanced Life Support - Paramedic (ALS) (Patterson C4) X2”