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Job Title:
Ambulance Driver
Employer:
Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Driver Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering refugees and host communities in Uganda through sustainable development programs that focus on education, vocational training, and community integration. With a mission to improve the socio-economic well-being of marginalized refugee populations, YARID has built a solid reputation for its impactful programs and commitment to social justice.
The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity and encourages employees to contribute to the meaningful change it strives to achieve. Founded with a strong focus on addressing the challenges faced by young refugees, YARID has evolved to offer innovative solutions that help individuals develop the skills needed for self-reliance and community leadership.
The organization’s business model emphasizes partnership, capacity-building, and providing practical resources to refugees to enhance their economic opportunities. YARID has grown significantly, expanding its programs across Uganda and providing essential support to thousands of refugees. The core values of YARID include empowerment, dignity, equality, and community engagement, and the organization is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility by supporting initiatives that foster refugee inclusion, education, and livelihood improvement. For more information, visit www.yarid.org.
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Ambulance Driver job at Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)
Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)
Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID) is a registered NGO based in Kampala, founded in 2007 by young Congolese refugees living in Uganda.
The mission of YARID is to empower refugees, orphans and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) around Africa to overcome the burdens of deprivation and vulnerability to become healthy, educated, self-sustaining and contributing members of society.
YARID unites urban refugees through avenues like sports, English classes, and vocational skills training in order to address social issues like ethnic conflicts, unemployment, public health, and lack of access to education. Refugees that YARID serves mainly come from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda Burundi, South Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia.
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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 your driving log with daily entries and noting patients' names and addresses, travel times, mileage, and service performed.
Reporting accident facts to medical personnel and police officers, when necessary.
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A level certificate.
A valid Ugandan driver's license.
Minimum of two years' driving experience with an NGO.
First aid and CPR certification.
A clean driving record in Uganda with no traffic violations.
Knowledge of radio transmission codes.
Familiarity with GPS systems.
English language skills and knowledge of French, Swahili is an added advantage.
Emergency vehicle operator certification may be advantageous.
Procurement and logistics systems knowledge.
Excellent defensive driving skills and the ability to read a map.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and reassure frightened patients.
Great judgment and decision-making skills.
Good physical agility.
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application before the 14th of February 2024. Please note that there will be a rolling review of applications, so we encourage early application. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Send your CV, application letter, LC1 letter, ID, and academic documents to human.resource@yarid.net with “Ambulance Driver ” in the email subject line.
