Ambulance Operator at Nakuru County Government

Job Details

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification 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 Driver Grade III;
• Attended a First Aid certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week at John Ambulance, Kenya Red Cross Society or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
• A valid certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
• Valid Emergency Medical Technician certificate;
• Driving experience for more than three (3) years;
• Two years’ experience as an ambulance operator shall be an added advantage;
• Certificate in Emergency Vehicle operations; and
• Passed Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the Ministry of Public Works

 Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level shall involve;

• Driving an ambulance as authorized,
• Carrying out routine checks on the ambulance cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure, ;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the ambulance systems; maintenance of work tickets for ambulance assigned;
• Ensuring security and safety for the ambulance on and off the road;
• Ensuring safety of the passengers and patients therein;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the ambulance.
• Maintaining the ambulance and assigned equipment in the most efficient operating condition
• Ensuring 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;
• Perform any other duties within the scope of this position.
• Ensuring security and safety for the ambulance on and off the road;
• Ensuring safety of the passengers and patients therein;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the ambulance.
• Maintaining the ambulance and assigned equipment in the most efficient operating condition
• Ensuring 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;
• Perform any other duties within the scope of this position