Operational Emergency Care Practitioner

Medi Clinic; Msukaligwa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Mpumalanga seeks a critical care professional to oversee emergency readiness and deliver patient care. The role requires recent qualifications in Emergency Medical Care and EMS experience. Candidates must be proficient in English and familiar with HPCSA guidelines. The position offers a permanent, onsite role, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive public image. Internal applicants are encouraged to apply through external profiles.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ECP / Operational EMS experience is required.
• Successful completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice.
• Market and maintain a positive public image for the organization.
• Provide basic shift administration services.

Skills

Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Knowledge of HPCSA guidelines

Familiarity with EMS environment

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of travel routes and demographics

Education

Bachelors of Technology (Btech) Emergency Medical Care

Bachelor Emergency Medical Care

Job description

ER24 Vaal | Vanderbijlpark, Emfuleni | South Africa

Closing date: 25/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Natalie Williams

Reference number: 66254

Workplace Type: Onsite

Position type: Permanent

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 deliver excellent critical care within the operational environment based on sound clinical judgment, current evidence, and to display clinical leadership with ER24.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Oversee and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice
• Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24
• Provide basic shift administration services

Required Education

• Essential Education: Bachelors of Technology (Btech) Emergency Medical Care or Bachelor 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 ECP / Operational EMS experience
• Desired Experience: Previous EMS Operational experience

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Application of best practice
• EMS environment
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Patient Report Forms

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.