Emergency Care Officer REF NO: NCDOH 90 /2026
Northern Cape Department Of Health
- Location
- Northern Cape
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This document outlines the role of an Emergency Care Officer (REF NO: NCDOH 90 /2026) within the Northern Cape Department Of Health. The position involves providing emergency medical services, patient transport, and resource management within the Emergency Medical Services framework. What you will do * Be responsible for the treatment of patients within the scope of practice of a 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 responsible for the care and proper management of Emergency Medical Services resources. * Provide emergency medical assistance and perform other duties required by the Directorate. * Perform any other duties as delegated by the supervisor. * Candidates are expected to work shifts. * Candidates are also expected to undergo physical and Medical surveillance. Requirements (from the original advert) * **For Grade 1:** * Successful completion of an appropriate Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Basic Ambulance Assistant. * Registration with the HPCSA as a Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA). * Experience: None required after registration with the HPCSA as a Basic Ambulance Assistant. * **For Grade 3:** * Successful completion of an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant. * Registration with the HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). * Experience: None required after registration with the HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant. Who should apply Individuals who possess the required HPCSA registration as either a Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) after completing a BLS course, or an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA) after completing an ILS course. Ideal candidates are prepared to provide emergency medical care, manage patient transport, oversee EMS resources, work shifts, and undergo physical and medical surveillance. No post-registration experience is required for either grade. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/emergency-care-officer-ref-no-ncdoh-90-2026-northern-cape-department-of-health Source: myjobmag
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