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Curriculum Vitae
Gavin Anthony Blyth
1401, Al Fattan Marine TowersJumeira Beach Residence
Dubai, UAEMobile: +971505428390
Brief Profile:
Compassionate and dedicated medical professional providing high quality healthcare and trauma services, especially in emergency and challenging situations. Utilises strong knowledge of medical services, to deliver engaging training courses. Leverages strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with third parties, communicate complex information, and share ideas. Works well, independently or as a valuable member of a team.
Personal Details:
Date of birth: 12 July 1975Identity number: 7507125066081Citizenship: Republic of South AfricaMarital status: SingleDependants: NoneLanguages: English and Afrikaans – ExcellentEmployment Time: Immediate
Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as:
• Operational Emergency Care Orderly:Registration number: OECO 0002186
• Ambulance Emergency Assistant:Registration number: ANA 0104051
Registered Other:
• Emergency Care Safety Institute Instructor, ECSI, USA• Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support Instructor, PHTLS, USA• Basic Life Support Instructor, AHA Accredited, Uniteams, UAE
Medical Education:
Qualification Institute YearBasic Life Support Instructor Uniteams Medical Training, Abu
Dhabi, UAE2015
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) National Ambulance Training Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
2015
Paediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) Uniteams Medical Training, Abu Dhabi, UAE
2015
Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Uniteams Medical Training, Abu Dhabi, UAE
2015
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Uniteams Medical Training, Abu Dhabi, UAE
2014
Combat Life Saver Course U.S. Medical Unit, FOB Shank, Afghanistan
2012
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Claassen & Claassen Training, Pretoria, RSA
2012
Aviation Health Care Provider Claassen & Claassen Training, Pretoria, RSA
2011
ECG Interpretation Claassen & Claassen Training, Pretoria, RSA
2011
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Claassen & Claassen Training, Pretoria, RSA
2011
Hyperbaric Chamber Operator and Chamber Attendant
St. Augustine Hospital, Durban, RSA
2009
Combat Casualty Care Course ACOTA Program, RSA 2009Pre Hospital Life Support Instructors Course (PHTLS)
ACOTA Program, RSA 2009
Pre Hospital Life Support Advanced Providers Course (PHTLS)
ACOTA Program, RSA 2009
EMT Paramedic Upgrade Course ACOTA Program, RSA 2009Emergency Management of Severe Burns Course (Australian, New Zealand Burn Association & South African Burn Society)
School for Military Health Services, Pretoria, RSA
2008
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR School for Military Health Services, Pretoria, RSA
2008
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Introduction Course
ACOTA Program, RSA 2006
Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support ACOTA Program, RSA 2006
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Instructors Course (PHTLS)Pre Hospital Life Support Advanced Providers Course (PHTLS)
ACOTA Program, RSA 2006
Battlefield Advanced Resuscitation Techniques and Skills Course (BATLS/BARTS)
School for Military Health Services, RSA
2006
Advanced Healthcare Provider CPR Institute for Aviation Medicine, RSA
2001
Aviation Nursing Course Institute for Aviation Medicine, RSA
2001
Operational Emergency Care Orderly Refresher
7 Medical Battalion Group, RSA 1999
Diving Emergency Care Assistant Institute for Maritime Medicine, Cape Town, RSA
1999
Basic Medical Rescue 7 Medical Battalion Group, RSA 1997Operational Emergency Care Orderly 7 Medical Battalion Group, RSA 1996Basic Life Support Level 3 7 Medical Battalion Group, RSA 1996Matriculated (with University Pass) Bracken High School 1992
Military and Civilian Career (1993 – Present):
WORK EXPERIENCE DATESNational Service Instructor for Aspen Medical, UAE
• Providing First Aid medical training to the UAE Military• Provide AHA accredited CPR, AED training for Uniteams
Medical LLC• Planning PowerPoint presentation and Lesson programmes for
various courses• Liaise with different Unit Commanders for training of students• Use of interpreters to ensure a concise, motivated and dynamic
lecture of subjects to students
2015 – Present
Worked ILS Paramedic, Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi, UAE• Welfare of Guests and Staff• Trauma as well as Primary Health treatment provided• Respond to critical and non-critical incidence in the Park• Preparation and Maintenance of Clinic equipment• Stocktake of Clinic inventory• Confidential handling of patients and records of treatment• Conduct Safety and Training with other members of company• Continuous support for HSE Manager on daily Park safety
management• Reporting of Safety Incidence, violations, risks, as well as
treatment of injuries• Coordinate with local ambulance service on transport of
hospital related injuries
2014 – 2015
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Part time work presenting First Aid training and medical standby at events while between contracts
2013 – 2014
Worked for Evergreen Helicopter Inc and Starlight Aviation as Flight Manager, Afghanistan
• Ensuring the pickup and dropping off of cargo and passengers• Safety and Security of crew and aircraft, during flight and on
ground• Pre and post flight preparation of helicopter• Constant communication with pilots• Observing with pilots for any dangers while in flight• Command and control of passengers• Pre-flight briefing for passengers on helicopter safety• Control of medical equipment• Give crews medical training when required
2012 – 2013
Worked as Health Liaison Officer for Worldwide Medical Travel Consultants in Republic of Congo for an Iron Ore Exploration company (MPD Congo SA)
• Covering minor ailments and trauma incidents• Respond to incidents at drill rigs• Respond to incidents at local villages• Medical evacuation by ambulance to a local hospital when
required• Observe correct treatment of water for oral consumption• Health and Safety checks weekly of camp• Medical record keeping of staff and Expats• Attend daily and weekly camp management meetings• Clinic stock procurement, maintenance and record keeping• Medical briefings and camp hygiene training for new personnel
2010 – 2011
Detached to Institute for Aviation Medicine, to the Hyperbaric Chamber as the Operator and Chamber Attendant
• Daily running and maintenance of Chamber• Assist Doctor with treatment of Patients in a treatment dive• Medical assistance to Patients in the chamber during dive• Safety and prevention during a dive• Deployed as an Operational Combat Medic when required• April 2010 resigned from service at rank of Staff Sergeant
2009 – 2010
Worked for a diamond mine in Sierra Leone as a Site Medic Primary Health and Trauma
• Oversea and manage local nursing staff• Daily management meetings• Compile statistics for Camp Manager• Handle Emergency response during any Hydrofluoric Acid
incidence• Procurement of medication through Logistics• Ensure Clinic is cleaned and sterilised daily
2007
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• Manage treatment of Expats and local workers with MalariaTransferred to School for Military Health Training, under the Airborne Operational Training Satellite at 7 Medical Battalion Group, as an Advanced Operations Emergency Medical Care Facilitator
• Provide Medical training to Special Forces• Logistical management of equipment and maintenance• Procurement of training aids and disposable equipment• Preplanning of courses• Updating lectures and PowerPoint presentations with latest
research• Communicating with client in timely manner to prepare course
presentation• Professional and dynamic medical training to students• Deployment as an Operational Combat Medic as required by
the Unit
2006 – 2009
Transferred to 8 Medical Battalion Group as the Physical Training Instructor and Operational Medic
• Presenting Physical Training for Unit members• Initiate sport days• Command and Control of sporting equipment• Procurement of sport and training equipment• Conduct fitness tests as stipulated by Military regulations• Compile statistics and reports for Officer Commanding• Attend compulsory meetings and give timely feedback as
required• On deployments be required to operate as a Medic
2005 – 2006
Transferred to the Physical Training, Sport and Recreation Department as Senior Instructor
• Running of fitness tests• Ensuring Junior Instructors conduct fitness training as per
schedule• Prepare fitness programs• Communication with all training departments to conduct fitness
of Staff and Students• Compiling reports and statistics for Officer Commanding• Maintaining equipment and procurement• Promoted to Staff Sergeant in 2001
2001 – 2005
Transferred to 7 Medical Battalion Group in Centurion• Rapid Deployment Wing as an Airborne Operational Medic• Deployed to Special Forces, 1 Parachute Regiment, Police
Task Force• Provide medical support on Operations and Training • Deployments to neighbouring countries: Mozambique floods 2000 and 2001 Kenya bomb blast of U.S. Embassy 1998 Extraction of foreign diplomats from Kinshasa, DRC, 1998
1996 - 2001
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• Promoted to Sergeant in 1998Transferred to 211 Signal Squadron as a Signal Despatch Service Driver
1994 – 1996
Transferred to 2 Signal Regiment, being posted to 229 Signal Squadron as a Storeman, 1994 was promoted to Corporal
1993 – 1994
Completed Voluntary National Military Service in 1993 at Army Gymnasium in Heidelberg, 1 Signal Regiment
1993
Other Military Courses Completed:
QUALIFICATION PLACE YEARSwimming Instructors Course School for Military Training, Pretoria,
RSA2005
Life Guard, Inland Lifesaving SA, Pretoria, RSA 2004Rope work Despatchers Course 7 Medical Battalion Group, Pretoria,
RSA1999
Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Course
School for Military Training, Pretoria, RSA
1998
Basic Military Self Defence Course Heidelberg Gymnasium, Johannesburg, RSA
1998
Advanced Physical Training Instructors Course
Heidelberg Gymnasium, Johannesburg, RSA
1998
Freefall 44 Parachute Brigade, Bloemfontein, RSA
1998
Basic Rope work 7 Medical Battalion Group, Pretoria, RSA
1997
Driver’s License Sedan and Heavy Vehicles
7 Medical Battalion Group, Pretoria, RSA
1997
Medical Battlefield Support Course (Second Bush)
7 Medical Battalion Group, Pretoria, RSA
1997
Special Weapons and Tactics (S.A. Police)
South African Police, Pretoria, RSA 1997
Junior Non-Commissioned Officers Course
School for Military Training, Pretoria, RSA
1997
Parachute Jump Course 44 Parachute Brigade, Bloemfontein, RSA
1997
Defensive Chemical Biological Instructors Course
7 Medical Battalion Group, Pretoria, RSA
1996
Telecommunication Instructors Heidelberg Gymnasium, Johannesburg, RSA
1994
Basic Signal Training Leader Group R9
Heidelberg Gymnasium, Johannesburg, RSA
1994
Junior Leader Group Training R9L Heidelberg Gymnasium, Johannesburg, RSA
1994
Telecommunication Operators Heidelberg Gymnasium, Johannesburg, RSA
1993
Basics men/ladies (NSM) Heidelberg Gymnasium, Johannesburg, RSA
1993
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Non-Military Courses Completed:
Fitness Consultant Course Exercise Teachers Academy (ETA) 2001
Work Experience Extra:
Medical Instructor:• Presenting Lectures• First Aid• CPR• AED• Basic Life Support Lecturer• Intermediate Life Support
Lecturer• Operational Emergency Care
Orderly Lecturer• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life
Support Instructor
Various
Part Time Intermediate Life Support for ER24 Medical Company, medical support of Trauma and Medical for various Sport and Corporate events
ER24 Emergency Events 2007 - 2011
Fitness Consultant for Virgin Active Gym, Part Time
Virgin Active 2002 - 2003
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References:
Medical Liaisons Officer, Special Forces HQLt Col Ian D. Boswell.Telephone: +2783 988 2532Email: [email protected]
Owner, Advance Emergency Medical Training, Mr. Phillip Nel, CCA Paramedic.Telephone: +2782 940 3027Email: [email protected]
CEO, MeddevMr Ewerhard BritsTelephone: +2712 653 3063/3054Email: [email protected]
Clinic Manager, Yas Waterworld, Abu DhabiMs Carike Peens, ParamedicTelephone: +971 50 682 8158Email: [email protected]
Exploration Manager, West African Resources Ltd, Burkina FasoMr Vincent MorelTelephone: +61 427 306 545 (Australia)
+226 7575 8033 (Burkina Faso)Email: [email protected]
Training, Education & Development Manager, Uniteam Medical, UAEDoctor Ayat MakkiTelephone: +971 50 136 6636Email: [email protected]
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