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Job Title: Ambulance Driver (Several Job
Opportunities)
Organization: Medical Teams International
Duty Station: Mbarara, Rwamwanja, Kyangwali,
Moyo, Uganda
About US:
Medical Teams International is a faith-based not for profit health relief
and development organization with a Calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we
boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.”
MTI-UG has operations in West Nile and South western Uganda. We provide
Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition.
Job Summary: The
Ambulance Driver will be responsible for the safe transportation of authorized
goods and passengers. Supports nurses in performing ambulance services.
Ensuring its technical and safety conditions and respecting the country’s
traffic rules
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Operate vehicle according to MTI fleet
management policies and Uganda road regulations to ensure the safety and
security of passengers (patients, staff, volunteers, guests) - In emergency cases, support the nurse in
administering first aid and additional interventions that support patient
health - Identify maintenance needs and
immediately alert the supervisor of any conditions of concern before
transporting passengers - Transport the vehicle to appointed
vendor facilities for approved maintenance and repairs to be completed
(e.g. oil-change, washing bay, etc.) - Record all movements in the vehicle
logbook and submit weekly inspection reports as per schedule - Ensure the vehicle always has sufficient
fuel - Ensure passengers use appropriate safety
restraints while the vehicle is in motion - Ensure correct loading and unloading of
the vehicle, verify the status of delivered goods against required
documents, submit documents to the receiver of goods and return completed
documents to the Operations department - Ensure all passengers have necessary
papers in order before traveling - Keep vehicle clean and free of debris
- Routinely inventory vehicle emergency
and first aid supplies and report needs to supervisor - In case of accidents and emergencies,
follow MTI medical emergency procedures and evacuate passengers according
to policy; complete written accident report - Ensure that up to date vehicle and
driver documents are in the vehicle as required - Participate in safety and defensive
driving trainings - Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold an ‘A’
Level Certificate of Education is required - Minimum of five years of experience with
Class DL driving license - Possession of a valid Uganda driving
permit class CM & DL is required - Certification in defensive driving from
a recognized institution is required - Certification in First Aid and CPR is
required - Certification in vehicle mechanics and
maintenance is an added advantage - At least three years of heavy vehicle
driving in Uganda is required - Clean driving record is required
- Experience driving an ambulance and
working with an international NGO is an added advantage - In-depth knowledge of road safety regulations
and defensive driving techniques - Basic knowledge of vehicle mechanics and
maintenance; First Aid and CPR - Excellent defensive driving skills
- Skilled in administering First Aid and
CPR - Skilled in identifying maintenance
issues - Ability to remain calm in stressful
situations to prioritize patient care - Physically fit and able to load vehicles
- Ability to keep detailed records and
write reports - Ability to follow procedures in response
to accidents or emergency situations - Ability to support MTI Calling and
adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct - Professional, courteous, punctual
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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