Ambulance drivers -3 Positions

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Always drive the ERCS ambulance vehicle in a careful, professional, and safe manner, following all traffic rules and regulations as per Ethiopian Traffic Law and as per Rules and Regulations for Use of ERCS Ambulance Vehicles.
• Ensure that only authorized trips are carried out and only authorized persons are transported with the ambulance vehicle. The incumbent will be fully responsible if any unauthorized trip is carried out or unauthorized persons are transported with the ambulance vehicle.
• Assist the Ambulance Attendant in her/his task to give First Aid and to load and unload the patient (into and from the ambulance vehicle).
• Carry out the required daily vehicle checks and always hand over the vehicle to the next shift in good condition and with all tools and equipment belonging to the vehicle. Inform the operational manager immediately and the next shift driver concerning any problems experienced with the vehicle.
• Ensure that the required maintenance schedules are followed and inform the manager responsible, in advance, when the vehicle is due for the next service.
• Ensure that all required administrative tasks; (logbook, fuel vouchers, maintenance checklists, etc.) are taken and are completed properly.
• Ensure that the ambulance vehicle is at all times, clean and ready for the next request for assistance.
• In case of an accident, follow and carry out all procedures as defined in the Ambulance Management Manual for ERCS Ambulance Services.
• ERCS ambulance drivers are fully responsible and accountable for any damage that occurs on the ambulance vehicle and shall report any incident with the vehicle immediately to the operational manager.
• Committed to helping other people.

Job Grade: VII

Salary: As per the Society’s salary scale

Term of employment: contract

Work Unit: Office of Zonal Coordination offices

Report to: Head, Zonal Coordination Office and program officer

Quantity: 3

Qualification

• TVET Level II completed/10th grade completed and 3rd Grade Driving license or equivalent
• 4/6 years of driving work experience