Emergency Care Officer Opportunity at South Africa’s

Get ready to have your world turned around by the all-rounded medical profession. The SA Department of Health has announced 8 openings for Emergency Care Officers at various locations across South Africa.

Application deadline: 18th December 2023.

We are hunting for the crème de la crème of medical pros. Salary expectation: 169,737 – 197,343 ZAR per annum.

Who Are We Looking For?

Grade 1 Officer Grade 3 Officer
Successful completion of an appropriate Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Basic Ambulance (BAA) Successful completion of an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant
No experience needed after registration with the HPCA as Basic Ambulance Assistant No experience needed after registration with the HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant

Job Descriptions:

  • By being our Emergency Care Officer, you will be responsible for the treatment of the patient within the scope of practice of Basic Ambulance Assistant.
  • Transport patients as part of Planned Patient Transport and inter-facility transfer system under Emergency Medical Services.
  • Provide emergency medical care and related assistance during special events.
  • Be in charge of the care and proper of Emergency Medical Services resources.
  • Carry out emergency medical assistance and other duties required by Directorate. Accept any additional responsibilities as delegated by your supervisor.
  • Candidates must be willing to work in shifts.
  • Applicants will also be expected to undergo physical and medical surveillance.

In case of any enquiries, please contact Mrs B Jack HRA at District Office Tel No: (053) 632 4000.

Application Process:

  • Step 1: Download New Z83 Form
  • Step 2: Hand deliver your completed Z83 Form to the front reception of James Exum Building or email it to [email protected]
  • hiringOrganization:

    South Africa’s Department of Health

    jobLocation:

    Various locations in South Africa

    Employment Type:

    Full time

    Posted Date:


    baseSalary:

    A salary of 169,737 – 197,343 ZAR per annum.

    Job Description:

    As an Emergency Care Officer, the job revolves around treating patients within the scope of a Basic Ambulance Assistant. The position involves patient transportation, emergency medical care at special events, management of emergency medical resources, and overall task fulfillment as directed by the directorate. Candidates should be willing to work shifts and undergo medical and physical surveillance. Being part of the South Africa’s Department of Health workforce means making a significant contribution to the health care landscape of the country.

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