Operational Emergency Care Practitioner

Mediclinic Group; Upington; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Upington is looking for an experienced Emergency Care Paramedic to oversee emergency operations and deliver quality patient care. Candidates must possess a Btech in Emergency Medical Care and have a solid understanding of HPCSA guidelines. This permanent, full-time role includes responsibilities such as administering care, maintaining operational readiness, and enhancing public image. Competitive candidate consideration will align with Mediclinic's Employment Equity Plan.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ECP / Operational EMS experience.
• Completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines beneficial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Facilities travel routes

HPCSA guidelines

Application of best practice

EMS environment

Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Patient Report Forms

Education

Bachelors of Technology (Btech) Emergency Medical Care

Bachelor Emergency Medical Care

Job description

Overview

ER24 Upington Kuruman South Africa

Closing date : 31 / 10 / 2025

Number of positions : 1

Recruiter name : Natalie Williams

Reference number : 64659

Workplace Type : On-site

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 Responsibilities

• 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.

Key Skills

Healthcare Attorney, Apache Tomcat, Commerce, Cost Estimation, Arabic

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1