Job Description
St John Kenya is a first aid and health charity organization incorporated in Kenya under the St John Ambulance of Kenya Act, Cap. 259 of the Laws of Kenya with mandates to provide emergency medical care, promote charitable works aimed at reducing human suffering, and to provide technical support to medical services in the country among other functions. The Organization is looking to temporarily fill the below positions in Embu, Nyeri, Nanyuki, Eldoret, Kakamega, Kisumu and Malindi.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Respond to all ambulance calls in the shortest time possible
- Ensure proper utilization and maintenance of emergency medical equipment
- Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and establish priority for required emergency care
- Provide pre-hospital care to patients at the incident scene and in the ambulance within the scope of training
- Monitor the progress of patients in the ambulance and record vital information on the patient care report form
- Ensure the ambulance has the relevant emergency medical equipment, materials and supplies at all times
- Ensure proper handing over of patients to health facilities with proper documentation
- Assist in marketing and publicity of the St John Ambulance Kenya products and services
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certificate
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy working environment
- Valid Practicing /Operating card
- Computer Proficiency
- The ability to work long hours without lowering the quality of care
- The ability to provide care in stressful situations
- Strong communication and presentations skills
- Excellent time keeping skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism