JOB OPPORTUNITY: EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND MEDIC SUPERINTENDENT

Moxico Kalengwa Resources Limited, a member of the Moxico Group of Companies, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to lead emergency preparedness, response and emergency medical care at the Mufumbwe Project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise the site emergency response team, maintaining readiness for medical, fire, rescue and other emergencies.

• Develop, implement and maintain emergency response plans, procedures and contingency arrangements for construction and mining operations.

• Provide emergency medical care, patient assessment, stabilisation and evacuation within the limits of professional registration, clinical competence and authorisation.

• Oversee fire prevention, firefighting equipment, hazardous-material incident response and rescue operations.

• Plan and conduct emergency drills, scenario exercises, team training and emergency preparedness assessments; implement improvements identified.

• Ensure ambulances, emergency response vehicles, medical equipment and emergency supplies are serviceable, maintained and available for immediate deployment.

• Coordinate incident command, emergency communications, casualty management, medical evacuation and liaison with external emergency services.

• Investigate incidents, prepare accurate reports and track corrective actions to completion.

• Identify and manage emergency risks associated with work at heights, confined spaces, heavy equipment, electrical hazards, hot work and hazardous substances.

• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE requirements, risk assessments, safe work procedures and permit-to-work systems; promote a strong safety and emergency-preparedness culture.

• Maintain accurate emergency response, equipment inspection, training and incident records, and prepare readiness and performance reports.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent.

• A recognised emergency medical qualification appropriate to the clinical duties of the role, with current professional registration and practising authorisation as required for the candidate’s scope of practice in Zambia.

• A recognised firefighting and fire safety certificate, supported by relevant fire and rescue, industrial emergency response or mine rescue training.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, together with Advanced Life Support (ALS) or equivalent emergency care certification appropriate to the candidate’s clinical scope of practice.

• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in emergency response, emergency medical services, fire and rescue, or mining or industrial HSE environments.

• Proven experience leading or supervising emergency response teams at a mine, construction site, industrial facility or similarly high-risk operation. Applicants must demonstrate this through their employment history and contactable referees.

• Demonstrated practical experience in emergency medical care, patient assessment, stabilisation and evacuation within professional authorisation.

• Experience managing ambulances, emergency response vehicles, medical equipment and emergency supplies.

• Sound knowledge of applicable HSE requirements, risk assessments, safe work procedures, permit-to-work systems and incident investigation.

• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making and team coordination skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and incident reporting systems.

• Ability to work independently in a remote mining environment and respond to emergencies outside normal working hours.

• A valid driver’s licence. Appropriate authorisation to operate emergency response vehicles is required where relevant to assigned duties.