Lagos State
Ministry of Health, Alausa, Ikeja – Increasing urbanization and
industrialization of Lagos State has led to significant increase in the number
of road traffic, industrial and marine accidents and medical emergencies. This
led, in March 2001, to the establishment of Lagos State Ambulance Service
(LASAMBUS) to offer pre-hospital care for the residents of the state.
Both LASAMBUS and its hospital-based analogue – Lagos State Emergency
Medical Service (LASEMS) have, since inception, been running emergency service
on a 24/7 basis.
The services of LASAM BUS are run with the objective of reducing the
risk of emergencies resulting in fatal outcomes. The crew are trained to be the
first responders in medical and surgical emergencies, and the ambulances are
equipped and manned for the purpose.
As part of an on-going process of upgrading the capabilities of the
Service, it is necessary to appoint a Chief Executive Officer for LASAMBUS.
Applications are hereby invited from qualified and interested candidates
to fill the position of:
Job Title: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (LASAMBUS)
Requirements
Interested candidates should possess the under-listed requirements:
Recognised training in Life Support, including Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS) and/or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
A post-graduate Fellowship in Emergency Medicine (or a comparable Fellowship)
would be an added advantage
A minimum of ten years post-qualification experience.
Experience in running an ambulance service in a busy metropolis would be an
added advantage.
Scope of Duty
Training and retraining of personnel in pre-hospital and hospital-based
management of trauma and medical emergencies,
Ensuring the maintenance of an efficient radio-communication network linking
the public, LASAMBUS, LASEMS and the Ministry of Health.
Maintain the ambulance points, bases, and headquarters in optimal operational
condition.
Coordinating the deployment, operations and maintenance of ambulances in the
fleet.
Strengthening and supervision of the Marine Rescue Unit.
Institution of pre-hospital care through the Lagos State Ambulance Service
(LASAMBUS) to cover all the LGAs and LCDAs in Lagos State.
Leading Advocacy within the general public to sensitise the public to issues
pertaining to Emergencies and appropriate response.
Method of Application
Interested candidates whose applications, with curriculum vitae attached
should reach the office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health.
Application (including detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates)
from qualified candidates should be sent to:
The
Permanent Secretary,
Lagos State Ministry of Health,
State Secretariat,
Alausa, Ikeja,
Lagos.
Deadline: Thursday,
20th of March, 2014.
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