Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Manager at St John Ambulance

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate staffing within the department and oversee employee performance.
• Oversee emergency vehicles, medicine supplies, and equipment and their inspection and compliance.
• Serve as a liaison with the training and Ambulance Service Committee that provides direction and input on the ambulance contract’s business, finance and performance.
• Oversee the administration of the Ambulance Service Local Agreement with municipalities.
• Oversight of ongoing ambulance contracts and changing contract provisions as required and within the law
• Develop and manage the Ambulance Service annual budgets through monitoring expenditures, possible future expenditures and potential donors and grant sources.
• Coordinate EMT students in liaison with the course coordinator as they undertake their clinical.
• In coordination with the HR, investigate complaints on contract performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with established rules, ordinances, and regulations
• Interact regularly with involved jurisdictions, boards committees, councils and the communication/ dispatch center to identify and resolve problems and seek appropriate creative solutions.
• Coordinate staff, scheduling shifts, policy development, accreditation compliance, quality improvement, interagency response matters, trainings and direct patient care during shifts.
• Advise the CEO on issues relating to Ambulance service department
• Recommend and develop program and policy change relating to Ambulances
• Answer any question and provide information to the public including letter writing, proposal development and making formal presentations.
• Application of Emergency Medical Services knowledge and expertise in program oversight including broad knowledge of up to date technology, regulations and laws.
• Develop and present related reports and proposals to the Ambulance Service Committee, management team, user agencies, vendors and other interested stake holders.
• Provide information and assistance to other departments, outside agencies, and the public on assigned functions.
• Any other duties allocated by supervisor or any person in authority

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc in Nursing, Medical Sciences or related fields.
• Diploma in Nursing (KRN) or Clinical Medicine will also be considered.
• At least Six years of relevant experience where 2 years should be in management level
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good managerial skills to lead the team successfully
• Be a significant part in the growth of the company, aligning your goals with those of the organization to drive success.
• knowledge of medical emergency and evacuation will be an added advantage
• Ability to work under intense conditions.
• Strategic decision making skills
• Problem solving skills