Hiring Organization: International SOS
Job Location: Zimbabwe
About the role
The On-Shore Paramedic provides primary and emergency healthcare services to a local and expatriate workforce and oversees all aspects of clinical medical management within the clinic, including medical evacuation support. In addition is responsible to position International SOS as the principal healthcare provider in the international community
Key responsibilities
Patient Care
Job Location: Zimbabwe
About the role
The On-Shore Paramedic provides primary and emergency healthcare services to a local and expatriate workforce and oversees all aspects of clinical medical management within the clinic, including medical evacuation support. In addition is responsible to position International SOS as the principal healthcare provider in the international community
Key responsibilities
Patient Care
Conduct consultations and provide high-quality care.
Ensure continuity of care, follow-ups, and referrals.
Implement preventative care strategies and screenings.
Deliver health services per International SOS standards.
Manage patient triage and flow.
Provide 24-hour medical response.
Coordinate patient evacuations.
Quality Assurance and AdministrationOptimize quality assurance with the Chief Medical Officer.
Maintain high standards for medical files and documentation.
Manage medical equipment and supplies.
Ensure smooth clinic operations with national medical staff.
Promotion of International SOS ServicesRepresent International SOS and the client professionally.
Maintain a Continuous Quality Improvement culture.
Promote International SOS’s Medical Services.
Participate in health and safety information campaigns.
Additional ResponsibilitiesAct as a medical escort for evacuations.
Educate employees in first aid and CPR.
Maintain disaster and emergency response plans.
Travel to provide medical assistance.
Ensure clinical education programs for staff.
Promote International SOS policies and values.
Develop OH&S policies and practices.
Required Skills
Knowledge and competencies
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Quality of care focus
Professional bedside manner
Confident clinical decision making skills
Time management
Team player
Work effectively with non-medical staff
Cultural awareness
Required Work Experience
Paramedic with 5 years plus post graduation experience gained within the paramedic arena – Advanced Care level and above
ACLS or similar protocols
Working knowledge of the principles of Paramedic Medicine
Experience with both Primary Care and Emergency Medicine
Varied international medical and/or healthcare system experience
Experience in remote area medicine
Appropriate Paramedic registration in country of origin
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Ensure continuity of care, follow-ups, and referrals.
Implement preventative care strategies and screenings.
Deliver health services per International SOS standards.
Manage patient triage and flow.
Provide 24-hour medical response.
Coordinate patient evacuations.
Quality Assurance and AdministrationOptimize quality assurance with the Chief Medical Officer.
Maintain high standards for medical files and documentation.
Manage medical equipment and supplies.
Ensure smooth clinic operations with national medical staff.
Promotion of International SOS ServicesRepresent International SOS and the client professionally.
Maintain a Continuous Quality Improvement culture.
Promote International SOS’s Medical Services.
Participate in health and safety information campaigns.
Additional ResponsibilitiesAct as a medical escort for evacuations.
Educate employees in first aid and CPR.
Maintain disaster and emergency response plans.
Travel to provide medical assistance.
Ensure clinical education programs for staff.
Promote International SOS policies and values.
Develop OH&S policies and practices.
Required Skills
Knowledge and competencies
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Quality of care focus
Professional bedside manner
Confident clinical decision making skills
Time management
Team player
Work effectively with non-medical staff
Cultural awareness
Required Work Experience
Paramedic with 5 years plus post graduation experience gained within the paramedic arena – Advanced Care level and above
ACLS or similar protocols
Working knowledge of the principles of Paramedic Medicine
Experience with both Primary Care and Emergency Medicine
Varied international medical and/or healthcare system experience
Experience in remote area medicine
Appropriate Paramedic registration in country of origin
Apply Now
