Advanced life support paramedic

Medical Rescue Africa (MRA) is based at Eros Airport in Windhoek, Namibia, and provides innovative medical emergency evacuation solutions to customers across Africa, as well as Aeromedical Services through a network of skilled paramedics, nurses, and emergency doctors. MRA forms part of the Westair Group of Companies. Westair Medical Rescue Africa has vacancies for Advanced Life Support Paramedics in Operational & Flight positions in Namibia & other African Countries. We are looking for passionate & dynamic practitioners with urban/rural road & flight operations experience who demonstrate our core values of passion, expertise, and quality.

ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PARAMEDIC JOB OVERVIEW

This position includes operational, Flight, Remote Site, and Offshore services as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic. You will respond to emergency medical & trauma callouts and ground/air ambulance evacuations to Advanced Life Support (ALS), Intensive Care Unit (ICU) & Critical Care inter-facility patient transfers for neonatal, paediatric, and adult patients. You will be expected to provide emergency medical treatment, primary healthcare and care in transit to patients serviced by Medical Rescue Africa. You will provide extensive & in-depth care to patients at an ALS/ICU level. The aeromedical operations include both rotor & fixed-wing operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responding to emergency calls, performing ground ambulance and aeromedical evacuations.
• Handling ALS/intensive care inter-facility transfers
• Assessing patients, providing emergency treatment, and monitoring and making preliminary diagnoses
• Communicating effectively & professionally with Medical Rescue Africa clients, patients, and other public members.
• Fulfil the role of a crew senior, ensuring that your shift is properly motivated and that basic on-duty tasks are done according to prescribed standards and company procedures.
• Detailed & comprehensive record keeping.

SKILLS AND APTITUDES

• Advanced Life Support Care/Intensive Care capability of Neonates, Paediatrics & Adult patients.
• Independent decision-making ability
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite)
• Intrinsically motivated & high standards of integrity.
• Patient- and client-focused mindset and excellent interpersonal skills
• Adhere to the company's strict continuous skills & patient management evaluation program.
• Conform to the company’s KPI system.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Tech EMC(SA)/B.EMC(Honors)(Namibia)/B.Hsc EMC (SA) (Preferred)
• CCA/Ndip EMC(SA)/B.EMC (Namibia) (Minimum)
• Advanced Medical Rescue (Preferred)
• Basic Medical Rescue
• Current ACLS/ITLS certifications (Minimum)
• Current ACLS EP, PALS/APLS, ANLS, EMOVA/DAMIT, AVIATION HCP (Preferred)
• Current HUET (Preferred)
• Current BOSIET/FOET) (Preferred)

REQUIREMENTS

• Active registration with the HPCNA as an ALS Paramedic or HPCSA as an ECP/Paramedic.
• Driver’s licence (Code 8/10) with a valid professional driving permit (PrDP - passenger).
• CPD compliant and in good standing with the HPCNA/HPCSA.
• Pass oral, written & patient simulation (Pre-employment & Quarterly).
• Valid Passport.
• Pass & maintain a current full offshore medical and/or Class One Aviation medical examination.
• Obtain ACLS EP, PALS/APLS, EMOVA/DAMIT & AVIATION HCP within twelve (12) months of employment.

Applications close on 14 September 2026.