Emergency Medical Services Section Head

- Responsible for the transportation and care of the medically ill/traumatically injured patient.

- Responsible for overseeing the daily checks of ambulance vehicles and equipment.

- Responsible for ensuring the correct daily staffing requirements.

- Ensures all equipment is properly maintained and operated and all safe working practices are followed, e.g. lifting and handling, health and safety.

- Gives advice and organizes regular training on all emergency equipment, emergency scenarios, health and safety, infection control and lifting and handling.

- Develops collaborative team practice models to ensure the best modalities for patient care are followed.

- Skill in displaying leadership, initiative, ingenuity, and resourcefulness in work activities and in guiding subordinates.

- Skill in the preparation of written reports, including upper level policy recommendations.

- Skill in managing both career and volunteer emergency services personnel.