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  • Posted: May 21, 2021
    Deadline: May 26, 2021
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    Coptic Hospital was established in 1994 in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Africa. After years of providing HIV-related services, Coptic created the Hope Center for Infectious Diseases, which features a comprehensive care and treatment program for HIV/AIDS management. The program is a collaborative effort between Coptic and the Unive...
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    Ambulance Driver

    REPORTS TO:   TRANSPORT SUPERVISOR

    DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    • Driving an ambulance to transport sick, injured, or convalescent persons;
    • Assisting ambulance attendant to place patients on stretcher and loads stretcher into ambulance;
    • Taking sick or injured persons to hospital, or convalescents to destination;
    • Administering first aid as required;
    • Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure, etc.
    • Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
    • Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle/Ambulance;
    • Manage routes and routines so they proceed in the most efficient way possible
    • Making sure that company’s vehicles are correctly placed and secure
    • Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
    • Ensuring the ambulance is ready and is positioned at the designated place to receive patients
    • Loading the patient in the ambulance, carefully driving to/from the hospital where the nurse or the doctor hands over/receives the patient.
    • Ensuring that the trip is executed smoothly, thus no over-speeding, carefully driving to avoid sudden motions that are detrimental to patients
    • Ensuring all equipment required for the trips/mission are loaded as per instructions.
    • The immediate supervisor may assign performing other duties as from time to time

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Possess a valid driving license and three years driving experience;
    • Have a First aid training  from a recognized Institution
    • Knowledge and skill in driving to avoid sudden motions detrimental to patients;
    • Full Knowledge of motorable routes within  and outside Nairobi County;
    • Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution will be added Advantage;
    • A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police.
    •  Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly
    • No recent moving or driving violations
    •  Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
    •  Good interpersonal skills.
    •  Ability to work any shift as per the duty rota

    Method of Application

    If you meet the minimum requirements, submit your application & CV through email to jobs@coptichospitals.org or drop your application letter in HR office indicating the position you are applying on or before 26th May 2021.

    Job disclaimer and notification

    Coptic Hospital does not charge/accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.

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