To provide safe, reliable and efficient transport services to Avenue’s clients and staff.
Minimum Qualification: Highschool
Experience Level: Mid level
Experience Length: 5 years
Job Description/Requirements
LOCATION: THIKA HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT: TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT REPORTS TO: HOSPITAL MANAGER
Main Purpose of the Job
To provide safe, reliable and efficient transport services to Avenue’s clients and staff.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensuring that his allocated vehicle is kept clean and secure at all times (especially when not in use)
• Checking the vehicle (on a daily basis) to ensure that all systems – lights, brakes, horn, siren, tyres, signaling etc. are in good working condition and reporting problems / malfunctions immediately
• Checking and verifying that the engine oil, battery, brake fluid and fuel levels are adequate
• Ensuring that his allocated vehicle is properly maintained and stocked with spare tyre, spanner, emergency triangle, first aid box etc.
• Ensuring that ambulances are properly stocked with required medical items, documents and other consumables and that all equipment is in working order
• Checking and notifying the Manager at least 14 days / two weeks ahead of expiry of road license and insurance
• Ensuring that he/she updates and properly maintains the driver’s log book – mileage, record of trips and accounts for fuel consumption
• Properly handling emergency calls including communicating with the caller, gathering pertinent information and responding to and advising the caller appropriately
• Assessing patients at the scene and en route
• Proper handling of EMT duties as per laid out protocols and policies.
• Maintain client and patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
Person Specification
• KCSE Certificate
• Valid BCE driving License
• Valid EMT certificate
• Over 5 years driving experience and at least 1 year as an Ambulance operator
• Proficient in computer and Human Resources Information Systems
• Confident, organized and with excellent communication
• Critical thinking, Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the role above, please email, or deliver your application, detailed CV with copies of relevant certificates to reach us by 5th September 2021 Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Avenue Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and gender equality.
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