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Job Title:    Paramedic

Organization:  Tindwa Medical and Health Services (TMHS)

Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: HOD Health and Safety

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 enroute 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 and copy uganda.medic@tmhstz.com

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