DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: PARAMEDIC (X11 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

The Department of Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to
promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions.
Candidates whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 07 July 2023

NOTE : Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant
documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum
Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as
considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request
certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted
candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the
interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the
Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the
Department professional registration will be required from various statutory
council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents
should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please
ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post
Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered.

Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if
they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be
considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL
number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the
Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The
Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every
recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All
short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment.
If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90
days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that
their application was not successful. Please quote the CORRECT references
when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is.
www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only online applications will be accepted.

NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must
consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please Note: Those
who have previously applied for the re-advertised posts may re-apply. The
Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised
posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
(People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their
applications). N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid
disappointments.

OTHER POST

POST 21/719 : PARAMEDIC GRADE 1 – 4 REF NO: MPDOH/JUNE/23/430 (X11 POSTS)
SALARY : R290 943 – R851 655 per annum, (Depending of years of experience in terms
of OSD).
CENTRE : Nelspruit EMS Station (X5 Posts) (Ehlanzeni District)
Ermelo EMS Station (X3 Posts) (Gert Sibande District)
Witbank EMS Station (X3 Posts) (Nkangala District)

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 qualification or equivalent plus Critical Care
Assistant Certificate / National Diploma in Emergency Medical Care / Diploma
in Emergency Medical Care / Bachelor of Technology in Emergency Medical
Care / Bachelor of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care. Current
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Paramedic or an Emergency Care Practitioner. Must be in possession of a valid
code C1 driver’s licence with an unendorsed PrDP.

DUTIES : Oversee and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls. Provide prehospital emergency medical care. Render assistance to Basic Life Support and
Intermediate Life Support personnel as required. Perform Helicopter
Emergency Medical Services duties. Undertake inter-facility patient transfers.
Liaise with hospitals regarding authorization of transfers. Oversee ordering and
issuing of drugs in accordance with HPCSA Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Render Quality Assurance and Quality control in EMS. Oversee and assist with
in-service training. Provide advice on the application of best practices in
Emergency Medical Services. Market and maintain a positive public image for
Mpumalanga Emergency Medical Services.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No:
(013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile
Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339 and IT related queries: Help desk: Tel No: (013)
766 3018.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: PARAMEDIC (X11 POSTS)