Ambulance Driver

Location: Uwet, Akamkpa Local Government Area - Cross River
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Ambulance Driver to join our Medical Services team.
• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, First Aid and CPR certification, excellent driving skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe transportation of patients, supporting emergency response operations, maintaining ambulance readiness, and ensuring compliance with healthcare and road safety standards.

Key Responsibilities
Emergency Response and Patient Transportation:

• Safely operate ambulances during emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Respond rapidly to emergency calls and maintain communication with dispatch personnel and medical teams.
• Select the safest and most efficient routes while observing road traffic regulations and emergency vehicle procedures.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients and their families during transportation.
• Transport patients promptly and securely between accident scenes, healthcare facilities, and other designated locations.

Patient Assistance:

• Ensure patients are safely loaded and unloaded from the ambulance.
• Support emergency medical personnel during patient evacuation and transportation activities.
• Assist healthcare professionals in handling patients with mobility challenges or medical emergencies.
• Assist medical personnel in lifting, transferring, positioning, and securing patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other patient transport equipment.

Basic Emergency Care Support:

• Render basic first aid support within the limits of training and certification.
• Support medical personnel during emergency response activities.
• Assist with CPR administration and oxygen delivery when required and authorized.

Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance:

• Ensure vehicles remain roadworthy, clean, and fully operational at all times.
• Monitor and maintain adequate fuel levels, engine fluids, tire condition, batteries, lights, and other safety equipment.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the ambulance.
• Report mechanical faults, accidents, damages, or maintenance requirements promptly.
• Coordinate routine vehicle servicing and repairs as assigned.

Medical Equipment and Supplies Management:

• Ensure all emergency equipment is securely stored and ready for immediate use.
• Verify the availability and functionality of emergency medical equipment and supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages of medical consumables and emergency supplies.

Infection Prevention and Control:

• Ensure proper segregation and disposal of medical waste in accordance with healthcare regulations.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols and occupational safety procedures.
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect ambulance interiors and patient transport equipment after each use.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate transportation logs, mileage records, fuel usage records, and vehicle inspection reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and medical information.
• Report relevant patient transportation information to healthcare providers and authorized personnel.
• Complete incident, accident, and emergency response reports as required.

Health, Safety, and Compliance:

• Promote safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques at all times.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Comply with all road traffic laws, healthcare regulations, company policies, and emergency response procedures.
• Participate in emergency preparedness drills and training programmes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Availability and readiness of ambulance equipment and supplies.
• Reduction in vehicle breakdowns and accidents.
• Safe transportation of patients without incidents.
• Compliance with infection control standards.
• Accuracy and completeness of transport documentation.
• Patient satisfaction and service quality ratings.
• Emergency response time.
• Vehicle inspection and maintenance compliance rate.

Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Additional healthcare or emergency response training is an added advantage.
• Minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE), High School Diploma, or equivalent qualification.

Professional Certifications:

• Defensive Driving Certification is an advantage.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification is desirable but not mandatory.
• Valid driver's license with authorization to operate emergency vehicles.

Experience:

• Proven experience operating ambulances or emergency response vehicles is preferred.
• 2–5 years' experience as a professional driver, preferably in healthcare, emergency services, industrial operations, or related environments.

Required Competencies:
Technical Competencies:

• Ability to conduct routine vehicle inspections and identify maintenance issues.
• Knowledge of road safety regulations and emergency vehicle operations.
• Excellent defensive driving skills.
• Familiarity with ambulance equipment and patient transportation techniques.
• Understanding of basic first aid and emergency response procedures.

Behavioral Competencies:

• High level of integrity and reliability.
• Strong situational awareness and decision-making ability.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physically demanding activities for extended periods.
• Physically fit and capable of lifting, transferring, and assisting patients safely.
• Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, public holidays, night shifts, and emergency call-outs when required.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to communicable diseases, medical waste, and hazardous environments.
• Frequent travel within assigned operational areas.
• Requirement to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during duty.
• Exposure to emergency and high-pressure situations.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit theirupdated Curriculum Vitae (CV), Application Letters and other relevant documents / credentials to: [email protected] & [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Or
Hand-deliver Applications to:
The Plantation Head,
Biase Plantations Limited, Calaro Estate,
Mbarakom, Akamkpa Local Government Area,
Cross River State.

Note

• Biase Plantations Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer; The organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintains a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will be considered based on merit, competence, and organizational requirements.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.