Paramedic Jobs – Tindwa Medical and Health Services (TMHS)
Organization: Tindwa Medical and Health Services (TMHS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: HOD Emergency Medical Services
About US:
Tindwa Medical and Health Services (TMHS) is the professionally leading, experienced Company and we have widest local coverage. Licensed to run medical and health services. We provide the following Services as it may be vital to you, and respond quickly to attend and Serve you. We provide Ambulances Services for all kind of Emergency Medical Support/ Rescue and for various events for 24/7 hrs by using full equipped Ambulances and Air Charters/Helicopters facilitated by qualified and experienced medical personnel and paramedics. Ambulance Services. (Air and surface medical evacuation, first aid training, occupational health, general consultancy, general waste disposal/management, home based care)
Job Summary: The Paramedic quickly responds immediately to emergency calls to deliver medical assistance. Evaluates sick or injured patient’s condition and offers treatment necessary before hospital admission. Transports patient to nearest appropriate medical facility in ambulance. Collaborates with ambulance technicians, emergency medical technicians, emergency care assistants and other emergency medical responders to deliver patient care. Maintains ambulance and medical equipment therein. Acts as senior medical professional at the scene of emergencies or accidents.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responds to requests for emergency medical assistance in ambulance with other emergency healthcare providers.
- Assesses medical condition of patients at scene.
- Plans and administers requisite treatment immediately, either at scene or en route to hospital.
- Utilizes sophisticated medical equipment, such as defibrillators and ventilation machines, to revive and stabilize patients.
- Performs urgent surgical procedures, such as intubation, as needed.
- Equips injured limbs with splints when necessary.
- Dresses wounds and minimizes excessive bleeding.
- Administers medications using intravenous drip.
- Prepares patient for safe ambulance transport using backboards, gurneys, stretchers, and other restraints.
- Drives ambulance or other emergency vehicles.
- With additional training, operates a helicopter as part of an air ambulance crew.
- Communicates and documents patients’ conditions to other members of medical crew such as emergency doctors and nurses, upon arrival at medical facility.
- Cleans and restocks ambulance equipment after responding to call.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Diploma of Clinical Medicine/Nursing, Must be Registered Nurse.
- The required candidate must have BLS, ACLS, and ATLS trainings.
- Hold a clean and valid driving license.
- At least two years of experience working Paramedic in well recognized facility.
- Skills: Works Well under Pressure, High Stress Tolerance, Quick Thinker, Strong Troubleshooting and Analytical Skills, Compassion, Good Listening Skills, Excellent Verbal Communication Skills, Team Player, Physical Fitness and Strength, Familiar with Medical Technology, Sound Judgment and Decision-Making.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter with current CV for consideration to uganda@tmhstz.com
Deadline: 24th May 2019
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