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:
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.
