Ambulance Driver III - 2 Posts at Nakuru County Government

For appointment to this position a candidate must have;

• Kenya certificate of secondary education mean grade D plain or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsements for classes of vehicles an officer is required to drive;
• Passed suitability Test for Drive grade III;
• Passed Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the respective Ministry / Department;
• First Aid certificate lasting not less than one (1) week from St John’s Ambulance Kenya, Kenya Red cross Society of Kenya or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technologies (KIHBT) or any other recognized institutions;
• Valid Emergency Medical Technician Certificate;
• Certificate in emergency vehicle operation;
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
• Driving experience for more than three (3) years;
• Two (2) year experience as an ambulance operator will be an added advantage; and
• Additional qualification within the medical field will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Driving ambulances as authorized, carrying out routine checks on vehicle cooling, oil, electrical and brakes system, detecting and reporting malfunctions of vehicles 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;
• Maintain the ambulance and assigned equipment in the most efficient operation condition;
• Ensure timely and safe patient rescue and evacuation;
• Assist doctors or paramedics in patient care during rescue and evacuation;
• Proper incident command while on rescue mission;
• Ensure ambulance is in proper mechanical condition and is well stocked with commodities by performing daily unit checklist before and after every shift; and
• Perform any other duties within the scope of this position.