Uganda Red Cross Society Emergency Care Officer Jobs
Uganda Red Cross Society Emergency Care Officer Jobs
Job Purpose: The Emergency Care Officer is required to be one of the first healthcare professionals to arrive at the scene of an emergency.
The main role of this position is to ensure timely arrival of the ambulance at the scene of an emergency, provide medical care on scene and in the course of transportation to the health facility.
24-hour shift work (including weekends) is usually a standard requirement of the job.
Key Responsibilities
Responding to emergency calls and coordinating with the emergency response teams;
Assessing patients, providing emergency treatment, making working diagnoses and referral to appropriate health facility;
Monitoring and administering medication, pain relief and intravenous infusions accordingly in line with one’s scope of practice;
Dressing wounds/injuries;
Transporting patients to hospital and continuing to provide treatment while in transit;
Providing hospital staff with patient information including condition and treatment;
Helping provide patient care at the health facilities;
Communicating effectively with patients and their relatives/friends;
Teaching and training members of the public to use first aid techniques correctly;
Compile periodic reports;
Adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
in Human Medicine and Surgery, Nursing or Paramedics or a related field from a reputable institution.;
Postgraduate Qualification in Clinical Medicine or Nursing or related field will be an added advantage;
Registration with the relevant professional body with valid practice license
Working Experience
At least 1 years’ experience in clinical practice, specifically in surgical/emergency department;
Experience in injury prevention and control (provision of First aid or injury care)
Core Competencies and Knowledge
High level of integrity
A caring and outgoing personality
Good communication skills
The ability to make swift decisions and stay calm
A good level of physical fitness
Budgeting and budgetary control.
Good navigational skills and driving skills
Resilience
Stamina
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Uganda Red Cross Society Emergency Care Officer Jobs
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