|
Paramedic Grade 1 to 4 (EMS Continuous Quality Improvement)
|
|
Employment Type: Permanent
|
|
Reference No: ECSS89/2025
|
|
Emergency Medical Services, Metropole, Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Support Services
|
| |
|
| Candidates are subjects to a practical. 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 to register 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). |
| |
|
| Dr Naseef Abdullah @naseef.abdullah@westerncape.gov.za or 063 780 8164 |
| |
|
| Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols within the scope of registration category. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy and skills. |
| |
|
| Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). Grade 2: 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with National Diploma. Grade 3: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 14 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. Registered ECP– None Grade 4: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 24 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 17 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered ECP’s -10 years after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP. |
| |
|
| Grade 1: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). Grade 2: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma. Grade 3: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP. Grade 4: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP. |
| |
|
| Grade 1: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programmes that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Paramedic. Grade 2: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Grade 3: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner. Grade 4: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner. |
| |
|
| The primary purpose of this role: Establish and enhance Continuous Clinical Improvement mechanisms within the WCGHW Emergency Medical Services to deliver quality, efficient roadside-to-bedside emergency care within defined timeframes across all geographic and clinical service platforms. Core Duties: Patient Care Excellence: • Ensure the dignity and rights of all patients are upheld at all times. • Maintain consistently high-quality patient care standards across the entire service. • Deliver continuous, effective, and holistic pre-hospital emergency care to the Western Cape public. Clinical Leadership & Development: • Partner with healthcare and emergency service professionals to develop evidence-based care pathways, protocols, policies, and clinical guidelines alongside the Head of Clinical Support Services. • Provide clinical advice and support to prehospital providers for effective clinical decision-making. • Establish living clinical improvement and coaching mechanisms to enhance provider capabilities. Quality Improvement & Innovation: • Design and implement targeted clinical improvement initiatives based on current evidence and contextual appropriateness. • Oversee the management and performance of recognised emergency procedures for both urgent and critical care cases. • Establish living clinical oversight models to actively monitor and evaluate clinical practice effectiveness. Strategic Implementation: • Promote patient-centred practices across the full spectrum of current and planned clinical services within WCGHW EMS. • Provide strong clinical leadership throughout the organisation to drive continuous improvement. Performance Management: • Monitor service delivery against established emergency timeframes and quality benchmarks. • Evaluate and enhance clinical practices through systematic oversight and feedback mechanisms. • Drive organisational excellence through strategic leadership and clinical governance. |
| |
|
| Valid code C1 driver’s license. Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP). Physical and mental fitness. |
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
Remuneration:
|
|
Grade 1: R 321 372 - R 386 727 per annum, Grade 2: R 397 308 - R 480 108 per annum, Grade 3: R 487 014 - R 556 854 per annum, Grade 4: R 570 267 - R 643 155 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
|
| |
|
Starting Date:
|
|
8/22/2025 12:00:00 AM
|
| |
|
NOTICE TO ALL
|
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.
- 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. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
|
|
Closing date: 9/5/2025 12:00:00 AM
|
| |
|
FOR YOU
|
S-CUBED © 2025