Global Medical Safety and Risk Solutions (GMSRS) is seeking a highly competent and self-sufficient Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic or Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) for an upcoming remote site-based medical deployment in Southern Region of Tanganyika Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

This is an active recruitment for a six-month project supporting a small to medium-sized operational team in a remote and logistically challenging environment. The successful candidate will function as the sole clinician onsite and must be confident in independent clinical decision-making.

Minimum Requirements

• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as:
  • Advanced Life Support Paramedic, or
  • Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
• Current HPCSA registration in good standing
• CPD compliant in accordance with HPCSA requirements
• CPG compliant with required upgrades in place
• Valid certifications:
  • ACLS
  • ATLS or ITLS
  • BLS
• Primary language: English (verbal and written proficiency essential)
• French language proficiency advantageous
• Valid passport suitable for international deployment

Core Competencies

• Independent clinical assessment and decision-making ability
• Ability to operate as a sole healthcare practitioner in a remote setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional interpersonal skills and team-oriented mindset
• Basic computer literacy with Microsoft 365 proficiency preferred
• Strong organisational and documentation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary healthcare, emergency care and first response services onsite
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and initiate appropriate treatment
• Manage follow-up care and ongoing patient monitoring
• Maintain detailed clinical documentation and patient logs
• Coordinate and manage onsite medical emergencies
• Compile and submit site-based medical and incident reports
• Maintain medical equipment and pharmaceutical control in line with governance standards

Advantageous Experience

• Previous deployment experience in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Central Africa
• Experience working in remote or resource-limited environments
• Exposure to tropical diseases and remote primary healthcare delivery
• HSE background or experience supporting operational project teams

Rotation & Benefits

• Six-month fixed term project
• 6 weeks on / 6 weeks off rotation
• Accommodation provided onsite
• Meals provided while on project
• In-country transfers covered for the duration of deployment

Remuneration

Industry-related remuneration. Compensation will be discussed with shortlisted candidates based on qualifications and experience.

Application Process

Apply via our Careers Portal below.

Please ensure that your CV and all supporting documentation are submitted as a single PDF file.

Applications close: Thursday, 5 March 2026 at 08h00
Intended project start date: 14 March 2026

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you have not received feedback within 7 to 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Join GMSRS in delivering professional, ethical and high-standard medical support where it matters most, on the ground and at the frontline of emergency care.