EMS Continuous Quality Improvement Paramedic (Grade 1 to 4)

Post Number: 30/160
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Support Services
Salary:

• Grade 1: R321,372 per annum
• Grade 2: R397,308 per annum
• Grade 3: R487,014 per annum
• Grade 4: R570,267 per annum
  Centre: Emergency Medical Services, Metropole
  Closing Date: 05 September 2025

Requirements

Minimum Educational Qualification

• Grade 1: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Paramedic.
• Grade 2: Successful completion of the CCA programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic.
• Grade 3: Successful completion of the CCA programme, a Recognized National Diploma, or a B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).
• Grade 4: Successful completion of the CCA programme, a Recognized National Diploma, or a B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as 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, National Diploma, or ECP.
• Grade 4: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA, 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 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: 10 years after registration with the HPCSA as ECP.

Inherent Requirements

• Valid Code C1 driver’s license and 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and skills.

Duties

Primary Purpose

Establish and enhance Continuous Clinical Improvement mechanisms within the Western Cape Government Health and Wellness (WCGHW) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to deliver quality, efficient roadside-to-bedside emergency care within defined timeframes across all geographic and clinical service platforms.

Core Duties

• Patient Care Excellence:
  • Uphold the dignity and rights of all patients at all times.
  • Maintain consistently high-quality patient care standards across the entire service.
  • Deliver continuous, effective, and holistic pre-hospital emergency care to the Western Cape public.
• Clinical Leadership & Development:
  • Collaborate with healthcare and emergency service professionals to develop evidence-based care pathways, protocols, policies, and clinical guidelines alongside the Head of Clinical Support Services.
  • Provide clinical advice and support to prehospital providers for effective clinical decision-making.
  • Establish continuous clinical improvement and coaching mechanisms to enhance provider capabilities.
• Quality Improvement & Innovation:
  • Design and implement targeted clinical improvement initiatives based on current evidence and contextual appropriateness.
  • Oversee the management and performance of recognized emergency procedures for both urgent and critical care cases.
  • Establish clinical oversight models to actively monitor and evaluate clinical practice effectiveness.
• Strategic Implementation:
  • Promote patient-centered practices across the full spectrum of current and planned clinical services within WCGHW EMS.
  • Provide strong clinical leadership to drive continuous improvement.
• Performance Management:
  • Monitor service delivery against established emergency timeframes and quality benchmarks.
  • Evaluate and enhance clinical practices through systematic oversight and feedback mechanisms.
  • Drive organizational excellence through strategic leadership and clinical governance.

Enquiries

• Contact: Dr N Abdullah
• Email: naseef.abdullah@westerncape.gov.za
• Telephone: 063 780 8164

Applications

• Submit applications online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (select “online applications”).

Note

• No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
• Candidates are subject to a practical test.
• Candidates not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may apply but will only be considered for appointment upon submission of proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees on or before the interview date. This applies to health professionals applying for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including those applying for a change in registration status).