Drivers at Nyanza District

Job responsibilities

• Drive staff or guests of the District to and during field missions and ensure a timely delivery/collection of mail, cargo, pouch and other items upon authorization of the competent supervisor;

• Meet officials or guests of the District at the Airport or any other agreed meeting point;

• Maintain regular vehicle insurance and logbook, and ensure that the maintenance and servicing of assigned vehicle are timely done and reported to supervisors;

• Maintain on a regular basis the assigned vehicle and carry out day-to-day check of its general state, ensure its cleanliness, perform minor repairs, arrange for other related repairs and supervise the assigned vehicle while in the garage;

• Organize vehicle inspection/technical control by competent institutions and ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.

• Assist clients and patients as needed to safely complete the transfer.

• Carry out daily checks before starting up the vehicle (oil level; water level; pressure of the tires etc…)

• Complete a mechanical checklist prior to each shift to ensure ambulance is in working order and ready to transport patients to and from required locations, and report any mechanical issues

• Complete appropriate trip sheets as required by line manager to record officially each transport

• Effective communicates with dispatch regarding schedule progress and receive instructions.

• Ensure ambulance is clean and stocked properly with first aid and medical supplies prior to each shift and between patient transports throughout the day

• Ensure that there is availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance

• Ensure the road safety compliance

• Help patients onto ambulance gurney and load them into the ambulance, assisted by medical personnel

• Inform the logistics department of any major repairs to be carried out.

• Maintain a professional image and attitude in regards to clients, visitors and co‐workers.

• Maintain cleanness of the vehicles

• Provide reliable and secure driving services

• Report accident or other emergency facts

• Solve minor technical problems for vehicles

• Transporting patients and clients utilizing health facility vehicles in a safe and professional manner

Qualifications

• Driving License Category B, C or D with minimum qualification of Ordinary level (O Level), Advanced level (A2) is an added value.

  0 Year of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Integrity

• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

• Inclusiveness

• Accountability

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Client/citizen focus

• Professionalism

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Polite with good manners

• Time keeping and organisation skills