Paramedic

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTAdvanced Life Support (ALS) ParamedicLocation: Lusaka, Zambia Department: Medical Services – OperationsReports To: Operations Manager (Operational) and Chief Medical Officer (Clinical)About SESSpecialty Emergency Services (SES) is a leading provider of Premium Health Insurance, Compassionate Clinics and Emergency Medical Services, (medical evacuations, occupational health services, event medical cover, remote site healthcare, and industrial emergency response solutions) across Zambia and Internationally.We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic to join our Operations Team. The successful candidate will provide advanced pre-hospital emergency care while ensuring operational readiness of ambulances, medical equipment, and emergency medical supplies.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical care and patient stabilisation.Respond to emergency calls, medical evacuations, and inter-facility transfers by road and air ambulance.Assess, treat, monitor, and safely transport critically ill and injured patients.Maintain operational readiness of ambulances, medical equipment, drugs, and consumables.Complete accurate patient care records and operational documentation.Ensure compliance with SES Clinical Practice Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and HPCZ professional standards.Participate in on-call duties, medical standbys, and deployments to remote, industrial, and mine sites as required.Support fleet inspections, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance activities.Minimum RequirementsEducation & Professional QualificationsEssentialDiploma or Degree in Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedicine or equivalent recognized qualification.Current HPCZ Practicing License.PreferredACLS CertificationPALS CertificationITLS/PHTLS CertificationBLS CertificationAviation Medicine or Aviation Healthcare Provider TrainingExperienceEssentialMinimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic.Experience in emergency ambulance services and pre-hospital emergency care.Added AdvantageExperience in air ambulance operations.Experience in mining, industrial, occupational health, or remote site medical services.Experience in critical care transport and medical evacuation.Essential CompetenciesClinical CompetenciesAdvanced patient assessment and clinical decision-makingAdvanced airway and resuscitation skillsTrauma and medical emergency managementCritical care patient transportECG interpretation and emergency pharmacologyOperational CompetenciesEmergency response and scene managementAmbulance operations and medical evacuationEquipment, drug, and inventory managementClinical documentation and record keepingComputer literacy (Microsoft Office)Behavioural CompetenciesSound clinical judgementEffective communication and interpersonal skillsProfessionalism and integrityTeamwork and collaborationCustomer service orientationAbility to perform under pressureAdaptability and resilienceAttention to detailAdditional RequirementsValid driver's license.Willingness to work shifts, weekends, nights, and public holidays.Ability to participate in an on-call roster.Willingness to travel and work at remote operational sites across Zambia & InternationallyMedically fit for emergency response duties.How to ApplyInterested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit:Application LetterDetailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)Copies of Academic QualificationsProfessional CertificationsValid HPCZ Practicing LicenseApplications should clearly indicate "Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic" in the subject line.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Specialty Emergency Services (SES) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.