Ambulance Driver III – 15 Positions

The Nakuru County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant position in the Department of Health Services:

• Advert No.: 16/2024/24

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 16,870 – 19,220 per month (CPSB 15 - Job Group D)

• Allowances: As per the SRC circulars attached to this position

• Terms of Employment: 3-year contract

Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

1. Education:

   • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

2. Driving Qualifications:

   • A valid driving license free from any current endorsements for classes of vehicles an officer is required to drive.

   • Passed the Suitability Test for Driver Grade III.

   • Passed the practical test for drivers conducted by the relevant Ministry/Department.

3. First Aid and Medical Qualifications:

   • Attended a first aid certificate course lasting no less than a week at St. Johns Ambulance, Kenya Red Cross Society, Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technologies (KIHBT), or other recognized institutions.

   • Valid Emergency Medical Technician certificate.

   • Certificate in emergency vehicle operation.

4. Additional Qualifications:

   • Valid certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police.

   • Driving experience of more than three years.

   • Two years of experience as an ambulance operator will be an added advantage.

   • Additional qualifications within the medical field will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Driving ambulances as authorized, carrying out routine checks on vehicle cooling, oil, electrical, and brake systems, detecting and reporting malfunctions of vehicle systems, and maintaining work tickets while ensuring safety on and off the road.

• Maintaining the ambulance and assigned equipment in the most efficient operating condition.

• Ensuring timely and safe patient rescue and evacuation.

• Assisting doctors or paramedics in patient care during rescue and evacuation.

• Proper incident command while on rescue missions.

• Ensuring the ambulance is in proper mechanical condition and is well-stocked with necessary commodities by performing daily unit checklists before and after every shift.

• Performing any other duties within the scope of this position.

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates are required to make applications by downloading and completing the Employment Application Form from the County Government of Nakuruwebsite.

• Submit the completed form along with certified copies of:

  • National ID

  • Relevant academic qualifications (KCSE)

  • Driving License

  • Suitability Test Certificate for Driver Grade III

  • First Aid Certificate

  • Emergency Medical Technician Certificate

  • Certificate of Good Conduct

  • Any other relevant qualifications

• Send the documents through POST OFFICE or COURIER SERVICES in a sealed envelope with the advert number clearly indicated on the envelope.

Address to:
The Secretary
Nakuru County Public Service Board
Public Works Building - Prisons Road
P.O Box 2870-20100
NAKURU

• Deadline: All applications must be submitted on or before December 31, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.

• Note: No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.

Clearance Documents for Shortlisted Candidates:

• Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

• Clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

• Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

• Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer: The County Government of Nakuru encourages youth, women, persons with disabilities, and members of marginalized and minority communities to apply.

• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

For more details, please refer to the Nakuru County website.

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