Amref Health Africa Ambulance Driver Jobs in Kenya

Amref Health Africa Ambulance Driver Jobs in Kenya

AMREF Flying Doctors is a not for profit company, wholly owned by Amref Health Africa, the largest international
health organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and
governments, Amref Health Africa is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with
and empowering communities, and strengthening health systems.

For more information, visit the website
www.amref.org
Based in Nairobi, AMREF Flying Doctors provides Air Ambulance services locally, regionally and internationally.

With up to 800 evacuations per year and international accreditation by EURAMI, AMREF Flying Doctors has
become the leading Air Ambulance provider in the region, operating at the highest professional level.

The income
generated supports Amref Health Africa’s work, in particularly the Outreach Programme and Charity Evacuations.

For more information, visit the website www.flydoc.org

2 Main Purpose of Job

To provide transportation services and logistical support by ensuring all authorized passengers are
taken to their respective destinations safely and securely and in a timely manner. The
vehicles/ambulances are to be kept clean, well maintained and ambulances fitted and arranged with
proper equipment ready for use.

3 Required Qualifications

3.1 Education and knowledge

Secondary School certificate with good spoken English and Kiswahili

Must have passed the driver’s test

Good general understanding of the different vehicle parts/vehicle care maintenance

Good understanding of the local laws applicable to driving emergency vehicles

Certificate of good conduct

Knowledge in Basic First Aid, training in advance and defensive driving with current certificates
and any aviation knowledge/understanding would be good and added advantage

3.2 Experience

4-6 year year’s working experience as an ambulance driver with good track record

Able to work in a 24 hour environment and maintain a positive enthusiastic attitude

3.3 Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Able to show respect to those being served

Organized and proactive

Team player

Good communication skills

Work long hours under pressure

3.4 Competences

Integrity

Reliability

Responsiveness

4 Principal Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Main Tasks Extent of Discretion

Providing efficient
ground ambulance

Receiving information from the Control Center on patients’ arrival and ensuring the correct Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)

Ensuring the ambulance is ready and is positioned
at the designated place to receive the patients

Using knowledge and skill in driving to avoid sudden
motions detrimental to patients

Assist the medical team to load or offload patients
on stretcher and load stretcher into ambulance and
or aircraft

Compliance with
AFD policies &
Procedures

Ensuring that staff and
deliveries are taken to
their destinations in a
timely, safe and
secure manner.

Ensure the vehicles are always

ready in advance

Being punctual to pick up and drop people as
required

Ensuring that all tools required for the trips are in the
vehicle

Ensuring that the trip is executed smoothly, thus no
over-speeding

Ensuring that all documentation regarding a trip is
done and all authorisations obtained

Ensuring that the delivery book is signed for all
deliveries

Compliance with
AFD policies &
Procedures
Keeping the vehicle in
good working
condition

Checking the tyre pressure, oil tank before each trip

Keeping to service schedules

Keeping alert on any possible mechanical problems

Ensuring that necessary repairs are carried out
economically and timely

Maintaining an up-to-date and accurate records in the
vehicle logbook.

Reconciling the monthly mileage

Full discretion

Ensuring that the
vehicle is always kept
clean

Washing the vehicles regularly and ensuring that it is
kept clean and tidy at all times

Full discretion

Ensuring the safety of
passengers and
vehicle at all times

Ensuring that vehicle and all its contents are
safeguarded all times

Ensuring all vehicles comply with the law and have
valid inspection certificates, AA membership and
valid insurances

Adhering to traffic rules at all times

Avoiding and reporting any accidents

Full discretion

Ensure compliance
with Traffic Rules

Ensuring that the
vehicle are always
kept clean

Washing the vehicles regularly and ensuring that
these are kept clean and tidy at all times

Full discretion

How to apply:

If you have the passion to contribute to the leading African-based Aero Medical and Health Assistance service
provider, submit the following to:
Vacancies@flydoc.org by 13 February 2020 with a reference number:-
AFD/OPS-AMB/02-2020 on the subject line of your email.

Cover letter specifying how you meet the provided
criteria and what you believe you will bring to AMREF Flying Doctors (AFD) with an updated CV in PDF.

Please note that feedback will be given to shortlisted candidates only

AMREF Flying Doctors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
expects all staff to share this commitment.

AFD is an equal opportunity employer and has a nonsmoking environment policy.

You Are Not Required to Pay Any Fees to Apply for Jobs in Amref Flying
Doctors

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