AMBULANCE DRIVER III

i)   Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (Plain) or its equivalent from a recognized institution

ii)  A valid driving license free from any current endorsements for classes of vehicles an officer is required to drive

iii)  Passed suitability test for driver grade III

iv)  Attended a first Aid certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. Johns Ambulance, Kenya Red Cross Society or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technologies (KIHBT) or other recognized institutions

v)    Valid certificate of good conduct

vi)  Valid Emergency Medical Technician certificate

vii) Driving experience for more than two (2) years

viii)      Two-year experience as an ambulance operator will be an added advantage

ix)  Additional qualification within the medical field will be an added advantage

x)    Certificate in emergency vehicle operation

i)  Involves driving ambulances as authorized, carrying out routine checks on vehicle cooling, oil, electrical and brakes system, detecting and reporting malfunctions of vehicle systems, maintaining work tickets while ensuring safety of the Ambulance on and off the road, safety of passengers and cleanliness of the ambulance at all times

ii) Maintain the ambulance and assigned equipment in the most efficient operating condition

iii)  Ensure timely and safe patient rescue and evacuation

iv)  Assist doctors or paramedics in patient care during rescue and evacuation

v)    Proper incident command while on rescue mission

vi)  Ensure ambulance is in proper mechanical condition and is well stocked with commodities by performing daily unit checklist before and after every shift

vii) Perform any other duties within the scope of this position