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EMS; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical emergency service provider in Abu Dhabi seeks qualified operation paramedics. Responsibilities include performing advanced life support and managing emergencies. Candidates must be South African citizens with relevant qualifications and certifications. A competitive tax-free salary of 30,000 to 35,000 AED is offered, along with health insurance and additional benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Annual leave entitlement

Mobilization and repatriation flights

Qualifications

• Must have good physical health with no chronic conditions.
• Valid registration with HPCSA as an ECP or ANT Paramedic.
• Valid certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS and a Trauma certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced life support procedures.
• Manage trauma and medical emergencies.
• Conduct scene leadership and assessment.

Skills

Advanced life support

Airway management

Critical care transport

Scene leadership

Mentoring

ePCR systems

Education

Bachelor Degree of Technology or National Diploma in EMC

Tools

ePCR systems

Job description

Overview

Competitive Expat Opportunity

Earn a Tax-Free Monthly Salary between 30,000 and 35,000 AED

This is a Total Monthly of +/- R145 000 to R169 000 (South-African Rand)

The all-inclusive monthly total salary of 30,000 to 35,000 AED is structured as follows :

• Basic Salary
• Housing Allowance
• Supplementary Allowance

The final offer is based on experience and qualifications at the employer's discretion.

Key Benefits Include :

• Health Insurance: Medical insurance for you, your spouse, and up to three children under 18, arranged by a selected provider. Dependents must be under your sponsorship and reside in the UAE.
• Mobilization: A one-way Economy class ticket from your home country to the UAE will be provided for yourself.
• Repatriation: Flights will be provided for yourself only, post successfully completing probationary period.
• End of Service Benefit: As per UAE Labour Law
• Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 Calendar Days
• CME Leave Entitlement: 5 Days for allied health staff upon approval from employer.
• DataFlow application, DOH Licensing, and VISA is sponsored by the employer.

Please Note :

Housing allowance is included in your gross monthly salary - you are responsible for arranging and paying for accommodation.

The contract excludes schooling allowances and family flight tickets - bringing dependents is at your own expense.

Your primary duty station is Abu Dhabi, with assignments elsewhere in the UAE as required - occasional missions outside the UAE may occur and are compensated with a daily mission allowance in addition to your salary.

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Minimum Requirements

Overseas Hiring :

Open to South African citizens.

Males and Females under the age of 49.

Must have good physical health, with no chronic medical conditions and a healthy acceptable BMI.

Education, Fulltime Studies :

Bachelor Degree of Technology or National Diploma (3 years duration) in EMC - Emergency Medical Care

Licensing :

Valid Registration with HPCSA - Health Professional Council South-Africa as an ECP-Emergency Care Practitioner or ANT Paramedic

Certifications :

Valid Certifications BLS, ACLS, PALS and a Trauma certificate (PHTLS or ITLS)

Vaccination Certificate

Essential Experience :

Minimum of 2 years' experience as an operation paramedic or Operational Supervisor / Manager.

Specification

Deliver high-acuity prehospital and interfacility care within a multidisciplinary EMS system.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform advanced life support: airway management (including supraglottic / advanced techniques), ventilation, cardiac arrest care, 12-lead ECG interpretation, pharmacologic interventions, IV / IO access, analgesia / sedation per protocol.
• Manage trauma and medical emergencies across adult and pediatric populations (e.g., DKA / HHS, ACS, stroke, polytrauma).
• Conduct scene leadership: dynamic risk assessment, triage (single- and multi-casualty), bystander / crew coordination, and handover using structured tools.
• Execute interfacility transfers, including critical care transports, monitoring and titrating therapies en route.
• Use ePCR systems for accurate, timely documentation; participate in audits, morbidity reviews, and QI initiatives.
• Maintain vehicle / kit readiness: daily checks, medication / fridge logs, infection-prevention protocols, PPE, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Communicate with dispatch, receiving facilities, and medical oversight; escalate per clinical guidelines.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to training, simulations, and competency validation.
• Work a rotating schedule (days / nights / weekends / holidays) in varied environments and weather.