Driver (Ambulance Experience Required) at Tenwek Hospital

Job Purpose

• To provide safe, efficient, and professional driving services for Cardio-Thoracic Centre (CTC), including ambulance services when assigned. The role supports patient transportation—particularly critically ill cardiac patients—while ensuring adherence to road safety, emergency response protocols, and CTC standards.

Key Responsibilities

Driving & Transport Services

• Provide safe transport for patients, staff, and authorized visitors.
• Drive the ambulance during emergency and non-emergency assignments.
• Ensure timely response to internal and external patient transfer requests.
• Observe all traffic laws and emergency driving regulations.
• Maintain a zero preventable accident record.

Ambulance & Emergency Support

• Support clinical teams during emergency and inter-facility patient transfers.
• Assist in loading and offloading patients safely.
• Support life-saving interventions under direction of medical staff.
• Maintain valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Ensure ambulance readiness at all times.

Advanced Driving Competence

• Apply certified Defensive Driving techniques.
• Demonstrate advanced emergency vehicle handling skills.
• Exercise sound judgment during high-risk or high-pressure situations.

Vehicle Maintenance & Compliance

• Conduct daily vehicle inspections (fuel, brakes, lights, sirens, tires).
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and infection prevention standards for ambulance use.
• Keep accurate vehicle logbooks and fuel records.
• Report defects promptly and coordinate servicing.
• Ensure compliance with CTC transport policies and safety standards.

Professional Conduct

• Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and compassion.
• Maintain respectful interaction with cardiac and critically ill patients.
• Adhere to CTC values and service excellence standards.
• Participate in mandatory trainings and safety drills.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Minimum KCSE Certificate.
• Valid Kenyan Driving License (Class B, C1, or applicable category).
• Mandatory Certifications
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
• Certified Defensive Driving Course.
• Advanced / Emergency Vehicle Driving Qualification.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years’ professional driving experience.
• Proven ambulance driving experience in a hospital or emergency setting.
• Experience handling critically ill patients is an added advantage.

Core Competencies

• Strong defensive and emergency driving skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• High integrity and accountability.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.