EMS Lecturer (PARAMEDIC) Grade 1 to 4

Overview

EMS Lecturer (Paramedic) position at the College of Emergency Care, teaching health sciences programmes across NQF level 5 and above with clinical training duties.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Grade 1: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic.
• Grade 2: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) qualification or a recognised National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic.
• Grade 3: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) qualification or a recognised National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic or B-Tech degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).
• Grade 4: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) qualification or a recognised National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic or B-Tech degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).
• Registration with a professional council: Grade 1: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic (CCA).
• Grade 2: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic with CCA or NDIP.
• Grade 3: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic (CCA or NDIP) or ECP.
• Grade 4: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic (CCA or NDIP) 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 a 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.
• None after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP.
• 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 requirement of the job: Valid code B driver’s license.
• Physical and mental fitness.
• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Care (BEMC) or BTech EMC.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide mentorship and coaching.
• Ability to work within a team in Higher Education Institution.

Duties

• Provide effective and efficient teaching on NQF 5 and above health sciences programmes.
• Ensure Adherence to institutional policies and procedures.
• Perform front-line shifts with students and other clinical duties.
• Teach across clinical training programmes where required.

How to apply

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries: Dr R Cermak Tel No: (021) 938-4116

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS