EXTERNAL JOB VACANCY 

Sierra Diamonds Limited is looking for a qualified candidate for the following position:

Position: Paramedic

Location: Tongo Field, Sierra Leone

Department: HSE

Reports to: Mine Risk Manager

Hours: 44 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term 

Key deliverables: 

• Responsible for providing high-quality pre-hospital emergency medical care to patients in a variety of locations. • Providing emergency and routine medical support and patient care services including primary, occupational medical care to ensure a healthy and “fit for purpose” workforce in support of SDL operations.
• Adheres to the policy, procedures and protocolsrelated to advanced life support guidelines that is in accordance with the  HPCSA schedules.

Key Duties Include: 

• Respond to emergency calls promptly and efficiently, providing advanced life support interventions to stabilize and treat  critically ill or injured patients;
• Plan, test, inspect, initiate, and control medical emergency preparedness (ambulance and clinics); • Arranging and coordinating medical evacuationsin accordance with company medical insurance guidelines and continually  update HSER manager accordingly;
• Conduct thorough and rapid assessments of patients’ conditions, evaluating vital signs, medical history, and symptoms to  determine appropriate treatment action;
• Administer advanced medical procedures such as intravenous access, medication administration, advanced airway  management, cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, and synchronized cardioversion (all as per protocol); • Provide expert trauma care such as immobilization, wound management and the utilization ofspecialized equipment; • Plan and coordinate First Aid Training;
• Conducting weekly hygiene and health inspections, and reporting appropriately; and
• Drawing up of weekly medical statistics and reporting to the HOD timeously.

Skills and Qualifications required: 

• Demonstrated competency in advanced airway management inclusive of intubation, mechanical ventilation, ECG  monitoring/ defibrillation, cardiac pacing/ cardio inversion, administration of scheduled medication, setting up and  monitoring of continuous intravenous infusions (IVAC machine attachments);
• Advanced Life Support Paramedic (ALS Certification);
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS Certification);
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS Certification); and
• Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (Certification).

How to apply: 

To apply forthisrole, please submit your updated CV and copies of certificatesto any ofthe following addresses depending  on your location: For the attention of:

The Human Resources Department Sierra Diamonds Limited Tongo Camp Site, Tongo Field 

The Human Resources Department 3 Cole Street, Murray Town, Freetown Sierra Leone 

Or

sdl.recruitment@newfieldresources.com.au

Please indicate the job position in the subject line 

Closing Date: Saturday 4th November 2023 

Applications will be treated as and when they are received.

opportunity statement: 

All posts are advertised on an equal opportunity basis and qualified women and men are encouraged to apply. Only  shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.