About this role
Hoedspruit | Limpopo | South Africa
Closing date: 09/02/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 67088
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To attend to emergency calls and provide advanced medical care in line with scope of practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Oversee and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
Administer patient care in line with scope of practice
Market and maintain positive public image for ER24
Provide basic shift administration services
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Critical Care Assistant (CCA) or National diploma in emergency medical or Diploma Emergency Medical Care.
DESIRED EDUCATION: Successful completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa will be advantageous. If not compliant with the clinical practice guidelines at the time of application you will be required to complete this training during your probation period if successful in your application.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Newly qualified ALS with operational EMS experience
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 years ALS operational experience
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- EMS environment
- Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
- HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
- Patient Report Forms
- Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
- Application of best practice
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
Other facts
About Mediclinic
Mediclinic Middle East is part of Mediclinic International, a private hospital group with three operating platforms in Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia), Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates, and a 29.9% shareholding in Spire Healthcare, a UK-based healthcare group with 38 hospitals.
Mediclinic Middle East operates seven hospitals and over 20 clinics with more than 900 inpatient beds in the United Arab Emirates, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
Mediclinic puts science at the heart of its care approach, focusing on providing the best possible facilities with international-standard technology, backed-up by sound medical expertise and the empathy of its nursing staff.
What you'll do
- The Operational Paramedic is responsible for attending emergency calls and providing advanced medical care. They must oversee operational readiness and administer patient care in line with their scope of practice.
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