Paramedic at Novada Health

Novada Health is a tech-driven Hospital Support Service Provider company based in Abuja, Nigeria. Novada Health is uniquely positioned to fulfill all hospital administrative, clinical, and pharmaceutical needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Paramedic

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls via ambulance or other emergency vehicles.
• Assess and stabilize the conditions of patients suffering from illness or injury, including taking vital signs, conducting physical examinations, and collecting medical history.
• Administer a variety of advanced life support procedures, such as CPR, oxygen therapy, medication (including injections and intravenous fluids), and wound care.
• Operate specialized medical equipment like defibrillators, ventilators, and monitoring devices.
• Safely transport patients to the hospital while continuing to provide essential care and monitoring their condition.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, emergency medical dispatchers, and hospital staff.
• Maintain and restock emergency medical equipment and supplies within the ambulance.
• Document patient care and maintain accurate medical records.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields with 2 - 5 years work experience.
• Must hold a current Paramedic license.
• Have strong clinical skills and knowledge of emergency medical procedures, pharmacology, and human anatomy and physiology.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to assess situations, make quick decisions, and effectively care for patients in stressful environments.
• Compassion and empathy to provide emotional support to patients and families during emergencies.
• Physical fitness and stamina to perform physically demanding tasks and work long hours.

Application Closing Date
14th March, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@novadahealth.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. For instance, "Applying for the Position of a Paramedic"