Paramedic Grade 1 To 4

EdUpStairs; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 334,000 - 593,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs seeks seasoned paramedics to join its Emergency Medical Services in the Western Cape. Candidates must align with HPCSA registration as Paramedic and complete Critical Care Assistant or diploma pathways, providing grade-based progression from Paramedic (CCA) to Emergency Care Practitioner.

Lead quality improvement, governance, and performance monitoring while ensuring patient-centered care and regulatory compliance across all service platforms.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of emergency care protocols within the scope of registration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of quality improvement frameworks for emergency care.
• Establish clinical governance structures, incident reporting, and patient safety protocols.
• Monitor clinical performance against response times and quality benchmarks across services.
• Coordinate collection and analysis of patient feedback and outcomes to drive improvements.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to prehospital providers across service levels.
• Collaborate to develop evidence-based protocols, care pathways, and guidelines.
• Design and facilitate continuous professional development and competency assessments.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

HPCSA Paramedic registration

Critical Care Assistant programme

National Diploma / B Tech (Emergency Care)

CCA/National Diploma/BTech pathways

Job description

Salary: Grade 1: R334 227 per annum; Grade 2: R413 199 per annum; Grade 3: R506 496 per annum; Grade 4: R593 079 per annum

Centre: Emergency Medical Services, West Coas

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Grade 1: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programmes that allows registration with the
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Paramedic.
Grade 2: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic.
Grade 3: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration
with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner.
Grade 4: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National
Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care
Practitioner.
Registration with a professional council: Grade 1: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA).
Grade 2: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma.
Grade 3: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP.
Grade 4: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA).
Grade 2: 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA).
None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with National Diploma.
Grade 3: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 14 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic.
Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. Registered ECP–
None. Grade 4: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 24 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic.
Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 17 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic.
Registered ECP’s -10 years after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP.
Inherent requirements of the job: Physical and mental fitness.
Valid code C1 driver’s license.
Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP).
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols within the scope of registration
category.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy and skills.

Duties

Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive quality improvement frameworks to ensure consistent, high-standard emergency care
delivery from roadside to bedside.
Establish and maintain robust clinical governance structures, including incident reporting systems, adverse event
management, and patient safety protocols.
Monitor and evaluate clinical performance against established emergency response timeframes and quality
benchmarks across all service platforms.
Coordinate systematic collection and analysis of patient feedback, complaints, compliments, and clinical outcomes
to drive service improvements.
Provide strategic clinical leadership and mentorship to prehospital emergency care providers across all levels of service
delivery.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based clinical protocols, care pathways, and operational guidelines.
Design and facilitate continuous professional development programs, including clinical coaching, skills enhancement, and competency assessments.
Establish clinical oversight mechanisms to support real-time decision-making and maintain clinical excellence standards.
Design, implement, and evaluate targeted quality improvement initiatives based on current evidence, best
practices, and local contextual needs.
Coordinate cross-functional quality improvement projects involving clinical, operational, and administrative
stakeholders.
Establish data-driven performance monitoring systems to track clinical outcomes, response times, and service effectiveness.
Lead root cause analysis processes for clinical incidents and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
Uphold and promote patient-centred care principles throughout all emergency medical service operations.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and organisational policies
across geographic and clinical service platforms.
Develop and maintain clinical standards, protocols, and quality metrics that align with national emergency
medical service guidelines.
Provide clinical expertise and leadership input for strategic planning and service development initiatives.
Facilitate effective
communication and collaboration between clinical teams, management, and external healthcare partners.
Represent the organisation in clinical governance forums, quality improvement networks, and professional development
initiatives.
Maintain relationships with regulatory bodies, healthcare institutions, and community stakeholders to support integrated emergency care delivery.
Prepare and present clinical performance reports, quality improvement outcomes, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.