Driver (Ambulance Experience Required)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The hospital was founded in 1937 by missionaries from World Gospel Mission and has since grown to be a leading teaching and referral hospital in the region and one of the largest mission hospitals in Africa. It is a non-profit faith-based organization, a ministry of Africa Gospel Church and in partnership with World Gospel Mission.
It has a capacity of 300 beds and offers a wide-range of quality and affordable primary and specialized healthcare services.
Through partnerships with various organizations, long term and visiting physicians (Facilitated through Samaritan’s Purse), provide Tenwek patients with expertise in hospital care, out-patient treatment (Supported through USAID), and HIV/AIDS care through the PEPFAR program.

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications & RequirementsEducationMinimum KCSE Certificate.Valid Kenyan Driving License (Class B, C1, or applicable category).Mandatory CertificationsValid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.Certified Defensive Driving Course.Advanced / Emergency Vehicle Driving Qualification.ExperienceMinimum 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 CompetenciesStrong defensive and emergency driving skills.Ability to remain calm under pressure.High integrity and accountability.Good communication skills.Basic mechanical knowledge.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Driving & Transport ServicesProvide 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 SupportSupport 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 CompetenceApply certified Defensive Driving techniques.Demonstrate advanced emergency vehicle handling skills.Exercise sound judgment during high-risk or high-pressure situations.Vehicle Maintenance & ComplianceConduct 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 ConductDemonstrate 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Driving license Class B, C, E - light vehicles & heavy commercial vehicles, Traffic laws and regulations, Car driving, Ambulance

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Vocational school