PARAMEDIC (EMS CLINICAL LEAD) GRADE 3 AND 4 (X4 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support
SALARY :
Grade 3: R487 014 per annum
Grade 4: R570 267 per annum
CENTRE :
Emergency Medical Services, Metropole
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 NationalDiploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner.
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.
Registration with 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.
Inherent requirements of the job: Valid code C1 driver’s license. Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP). Physical and mental fitness.
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 :
Clinical Quality Assurance & Patient Safety: 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. Clinical
Leadership & Professional Development: Provide strategic clinical leadership
and mentorship to prehospital emergency care providers across all levels of
service delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidencebased 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. Quality Improvement Program
Management: 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. Strategic
Clinical Governance: 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.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: 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.
ENQUIRIES :
Dr N Abdullah @ Naseef.abdullah@westerncape.gov.za or (063) 780 1864
APPLICATIONS :
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE :
Candidates are subjects to a practical. Candidates who are not in possession
of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates
will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application
for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the
prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before
the day of the interview.
This concession is only applicable on health
professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category
with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in
registration status). The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies
within EMS, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided
that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the
same as those of the advertised post.”