Experience

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  Crew Resources International Ltd

  • Bamako, Mali

  • Flight Paramedic (Emergency Care Practitioner)

    • Dec 2021 - Present
    • Bamako, Mali

    ECP Rescue Paramedic Subcontractor, Starlite Aviation, European Union Training Mission (EUTM), Mali and German MoD, Niamey, Niger (Current Role)1. Provide Advanced Life Support medical care to injured soldiers in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments using both helicopter and fixed-wing transport modes.2. Coordinate with on-site military personnel to ensure seamless medical support and timely evacuation of injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities.3. Helicopter safety training for EU soldiers.

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  Dr. Rafiek Rodriques's Medical Centre

  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

  • Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP Paramedic)

    • Feb 2021 - Dec 2021
    • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    ECP Paramedic, Dr. Rafiek Rodriques's Medical Centre,1. Administer conscious sedation under the direction of Dr. Rodriques, assisting with surgical procedures andensuring patient comfort and safety.2. Conduct home visits for multiple general practitioners in the Durban area, providing emergency medicalcare and support to patients in their homes.3. Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure seamless care for patients and facilitate communicationand coordination between medical professionals.

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  SES Livingston

  • Livingstone, Southern Province, Zambia

  • Clinic Manager & ALS Paramedic

    • Sep 2020 - Oct 2020
    • Livingstone, Southern Province, Zambia

    1. Managed all aspects of clinic operations, including overseeing patient care for primary health needs,medical emergencies, COVID sampling, and other medical services.2. Coordinated closely with local doctors and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receivedcomprehensive and seamless care.3. Oversaw scheduling and training for all clinic staff, including medical assistants and administrativepersonnel.4. Implemented policies and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of high-qualityhealthcare services to patients.5. Maintained thorough and accurate records and documentation of patient care and clinic operations.6. Led a wilderness first responder program, providing training to ministry missionaries in emergency medicalcare and response in remote and challenging environments.

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  Heritage Mining Services

  • Zambia

  • Key Account Manager and product support

    • Jul 2017 - Sep 2020
    • Zambia

    Key accounts manager/projects manager. My main clients included both First Quantum Mining operations in the Northwest province, viz. Kansanshi and Sentinel mines. As the only company representative based in the Northwest I maintained full responsibility for this area. My responsibilities included but were not limited to, all rock tool sales, supply and delivery and customer relations. My main focus was optimization of rock tools, where I supported the end user to extend product life through data analysis and troubleshooting. I facilitated regular meetings with the mine management where various aspects of rock tools were discussed and decided upon. I also managed other projects that our company initiated on the mines.

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  Crew Resources International Ltd

  • Flight Paramedic

    • Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

    I worked as a helicopter rescue medic subcontracted by Starlite Aviation to the European Union Training Mission (EUTM) in Mali. I provided Advanced Life Support medical care to injured soldiers and transported the injured to medical facilities via helicopter.

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  Nordic CIS

  • Mali

  • Flight Paramedic

    • Jan 2015 - Sep 2015
    • Mali

    I worked as a helicopter rescue medic subcontracted by Starlite Aviation to the European Union Training Mission (EUTM) in Mali. I provided Advanced Life Support medical care to injured soldiers and transported the injured to medical facilities via helicopter.

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  INHEMACO

  • Remote Site Paramedic

    • Sep 2014 - Nov 2014

    I am a remote site paramedic on the Guinea Alumina Project. (A subsidiary of Emirates Global Alminium.) Duties include primary and emergency health care to all contracted staff and maintaining and managing the remote site clinic at all times. My current roster is 6 weeks on 3 weeks off.

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  International SOS

  • Senegal

  • Remote Site Paramedic

    • Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
    • Senegal

    I work in the capacity as an ALS paramedic and manage the onsite clinic. Grand Cote Operations (GCO) is in the commissioning and production phase of a mineral sands mine. Duties include primary and emergency treatment of all contracted staff and general clinic management. My current rotation is 6 weeks on 3 weeks off. ISOS has lost the contract with GCO and so my contract will shortly be ending.

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  INHEMACO

  • Remote SIte Paramedic

    • May 2013 - Jan 2014

    I worked as an ALS paramedic where I managed the onsite clinic and coordinate the Emergency Response Team (ERT). Grand Cote Operations (GCO) is in the construction phase of mineral sands mine. Duties include primary and emergency treatment of all staff working on the project, general clinic management, rescue backup and training of Emergency Response Team. My rotation was 6 weeks on 6 weeks off. When the client switched to ISOS as their medical contractor, I was offered a job with ISOS and continued on the same site.

  • Remote SIte Paramedic

    • Feb 2011 - Apr 2013

    I worked as an ALS paramedic rotating between clinic duties and field duties as requested by the client, BHP Billiton. These duties include primary and emergency health care to all contracted staff and maintaining and managing the remote site clinic. The project was exploration for iron ore. My rotation was 6 weeks on 6 weeks off.

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  S.O.S Netcare-Mozambique

  • Mozambique

  • Remote Site Paramedic

    • Feb 2010 - Jan 2011
    • Mozambique

    I worked as an on call paramedic for an on shore base clinic for an off shore exploration rig, contracted to Anadarko. I managed and maintained a fully stocked ALS container clinic on site and was also on call to do any medical evacuations from the rig via helicopter. I worked on a 4 week on 2 week off rotation schedule. I left this position for a better opportunity in Liberia.

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  Alderson Ambulance

  • East London

  • Paramedic and Assistant Operational Base Manager

    • Apr 2009 - Feb 2010
    • East London

    ALS paramedic and assistant operational base manager at the largest private ambulance service in East London. Duties and responsibilities included but are not limited to all advanced life support paramedic protocols in medical and trauma scenarios, manageingstock control for the operation and provide cover for special events.

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  African Medical Investments

  • Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  • Paramedic and Training Coordinator

    • Jan 2009 - Mar 2009
    • Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    I was a training facilitator and ALS Paramedic for a boutique hospital. Provided training for all hospital staff, from administrators to specialists. Assisted in the set up of the trauma unit and provided assistance in other units of the hospital. Developed emergency plans and assisted in developing policies and procedure files for casualty. I returned to South Africa due to financial irregularities within the company.

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  Kentz Engineers and Construction

  • Madagascar

  • Health and Safety Officer

    • May 2008 - Dec 2008
    • Madagascar

    I worked as a Health and Safety officer on the same project that I was working for ISOS on. Responsibilities included overall site safety management. etc. I was on an 8 week on, 2 week off rotation. I left Madagascar at the end of my contract.

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  International SOS

  • Madagascar

  • Remote Site Paramedic

    • Oct 2007 - Apr 2008
    • Madagascar

    I worked here as an on call paramedic and rescue coordinator for the entire project, run by QMM. I managed and maintained a fully stocked ALS container clinic on the construction site, as well as working on an ALS ambulance 24/7 while on the island. The rescue coordinator role covers all aspects of rescue including fire management, vehicle extrication, confined space rescue etc. I worked on an 8 week on 4 week off rotation schedule. I also assisted in staff training of local nursing staff and other paramedics. I moved into a heath and safety role within the same project but with another company.

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  Netcare 911

  • Paramedic

    • Dec 2006 - Sep 2007

    Operations manager for Netcare 911, Grahamstown. I was responsible for taking over the existing private ambulance service, and starting the Netcare 911 base in the area. Responsibilities included all staff management, vehicle maintenance, stock control and ordering, maintenance of the base, hands on time keeping, marketing and company promotion as well as all ALS duties regarding patient care.

  • Paramedic

    • Dec 2005 - Dec 2006

    As soon as I qualified I secured a post at Netcare 911 in Durban as a Discovery Paramedic. During my time in this position, I also had the opportunity to cover various shift manager shifts and in addition was placed in a position as an acting shift manager for May and June 2006. 'I was offered a promotion to the Grahamstown position.