MEDICAL OFFICER – EMERGENCY ASSISTANT

VACANCY 

Main Purpose

Provide advanced emergency medical care, supervise the EMS team, ensure smooth clinical operations, coordinate emergency responses, manage air medical evacuations, and supervise occupational health services. Additionally, contribute to business development by improving clinical protocols.

Key Performance Areas

• Emergency Response & Patient Care: Deliver advanced pre-hospital medical care, triage, stabilization, and treatment of patients during emergency situations.

• Medical Supervision: Lead and mentor emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to ensure top-quality patient care and efficient emergency operations.

• Flight Medical Services: Participate in air medical evacuations, providing in-flight medical care to critically ill patients.

• Occupational Health Services: Conduct health evaluations, develop workplace health programs, and ensure safety regulations compliance.

• Business Development: Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance clinical protocols and identify growth opportunities.

• Training & Development: Organize and lead training programs to ensure EMS staff follow the latest medical guidelines and procedures.

Minimum Education or Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery (MBChB, MBBS).

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a clinical environment, including accident & emergency experience and/or pre-hospital care.

• Valid registration with Botswana Health Professions Council (BHPC).

• Postgraduate training in Occupational Health is advantageous.

• Knowledge of ATLS, ACLS, AHCP, and PALS is an added advantage.

Core Competencies

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for coordination with medical staff and emergency personnel, including clear instructions during critical incidents.

• Adaptability: Flexibility to handle various roles in emergency response, medical supervision, and medical duties.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to assess complex situations, manage logistics, and develop effective solutions for patient care.

• Organizational Skills: Effective management of emergency responses, flight medical services, health protocols, and smooth administrative processes.