Paramedic

Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit a Paramedic to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. The paramedic will be responsible for provision of pre-hospital medical care to the workers, visitors, and residents of the project site. The candidate must be an experienced paramedic.

The successful candidate will report to the Lead-Occupational Health.

Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support and assistance to the OH LEAD / OHSM /HRM regarding health and medical laws and regulations and be the interface for Tembo Nickel with local medical officers.
• Conduct MEDEVAC in case of any urgent situation on site.
• Organise all medical evacuation of patients and referral to other centres per establishment of Tembo Nickel procedures.
• Provide a high standard of in-patient care to all patients requiring Emergency Room treatment.
• Manage the pre-hospital ambulance service on site including but not limited to equipment and vehicle maintenance scheduling, regulatory and corporate policy compliance.
• Work with Tembo Nickel OHS department and on-site physicians in drafting and / or reviewing policies and procedures for pre-hospital medical care of patients.
• Provide up to date pre-hospital medical training and quality control for medical providers and rescue personnel on site.
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• Conduct all the first aid training to Tembo Nickel staff and ensure all the site first aid kits meet the required standard.
• Provide in-house training on emergency response to other nursing staff.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• A diploma in Nursing from a reputable Nursing College or Paramedic level training / certificate with 3-5 years in the field experience, current Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support certificate.
• Registration as a Registered Nurse with valid practising license.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience.
• Experience in mining or working in remote areas is an added advantage.
• Audiometric and spirometric technique certification.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to send their resumes indicating the role title in the subject via email to jobs@tembonickel.com

Application closing date is 14th November,2022.

Note: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities based on merit and we do not charge candidates any fees in the whole recruitment process.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply