Emergency Response Africa (ERA) is a healthcare technology company that provides urgent medical care to victims at the scene of the emergency and facilitates access to advanced hospital care through a network of community-based first responders, ambulances, and hospitals. The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has collaborated with ERA to introduce the Technology-Enabled Emergency Medical Services Project (FID-EMS). This groundbreaking initiative aims to transform emergency healthcare response and enhance health insurance enrollment in Edo State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Ambulance Driver

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• We are in need of skilled Ambulance Drivers to transport patients safely to medical facilities. The role requires a valid driver’s license, knowledge of safe driving practices, and the ability to respond to emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspecting the ambulance before each shift, checking the fuel, oil, transmission fluid, wiper fluid, and coolant, and reporting any needed repairs.
• Checking the first aid and medical supplies inventory levels before each shift and ensuring the ambulance is well-stocked.
• Assisting patients onto gurneys and loading them into the ambulance.
• Driving an ambulance as quickly and as safely as possible to transport patients to the hospital.
• Providing first aid or administering oxygen if the patient requires care before reaching the hospital.
• Sanitizing the ambulance and safely disposing of any medical waste and soiled linens.
• Maintaining a driving log with daily entries and noting relevant names and addresses, travel times, mileage, and service performed.
• Reporting accident facts to medical personnel and police officers, when necessary.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess an SSCE or OND qualification
• Minimum of 5 years driving experience
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving practices.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.

Salary
N70,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
19th February, 2024.