Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Tenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God. 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...

Responsibilities or duties

Provide 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. Support 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. Apply certified Defensive Driving techniques. Demonstrate advanced emergency vehicle handling skills. Exercise sound judgment during high-risk or high-pressure situations. Conduct 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. Demonstrate 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.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

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

Experience needed

Minimum 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.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with Tenwek Hospital. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the values and mission of Tenwek Hospital and the Africa Gospel Church. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document. It should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

• Provide 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.
• Support 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.
• Apply certified Defensive Driving techniques.
• Demonstrate advanced emergency vehicle handling skills.
• Exercise sound judgment during high-risk or high-pressure situations.
• Conduct 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.
• Demonstrate 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.

• Strong defensive and emergency driving skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• High integrity and accountability.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.

• Minimum KCSE Certificate.
• Valid Kenyan Driving License (Class B, C1, or applicable category).
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
• Certified Defensive Driving Course.
• Advanced / Emergency Vehicle Driving Qualification.