Driver at Avenue Healthcare

Job Objective/Purpose

To provide safe, reliable and efficient transport services to Avenue’s clients and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the 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, tires, 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 the allocated vehicle is properly maintained and stocked with spare tire, 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 Head of Transport 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.
• Ensuring that only authorized passengers are carried and strictly follows the transport request procedures.
• Immediate reporting of any incident including delays, mechanical problems; accidents etc... - and taking appropriate action to rectify or solve the problem.
• Immediate reporting of loss or damage of company vehicles or other items (radios, jack, tyre...etc).
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description

Personal Specifications

• A certificate in driving and a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience in Driving.
• Organizational awareness and detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Teamwork and reliability.