Driver (LMO/DR1) - Black River Hospital

Qualifications and Experience:

• Secondary School Certificate
• General Drivers’ Licence (M/Cars & Trucks N/E 7000 kgs to include PPV)
• Certificate in Defensive Driving Techniques
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Driver
• Authorization by Island Traffic Authority to drive government’s vehicle
• Possession of a safe driving record
• Emergency Medical Technician Certification (a definite asset)

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

Core:

• Good interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Confidentiality
• Team player

Technical:

• Excellent defensive driving skills
• Proficient in basic mechanics with the ability to perform minor motor vehicle repairs
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures, maps and route directions.
• Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs and defects where possible
• Ability to prepare concise and accurate reports.
• Ability to read and interpret road signs

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering and picking up of documents and mail within and outside of the Region.
• Assisting Ambulance Attendants/Porters by moving the sick and injured to and from ambulance by stretcher or wheel chair.
• Transporting patients for special treatment to other health facilities in and out of the region.
• Carrying out minor repairs to the assigned motor vehicle and maintaining the vehicle in good working condition.
• Writing reports concerning any accidents, damage, and loss of parts from the vehicle.
• Reporting all defects or deficiencies to the Operations Manager promptly.
• Recording all movements of vehicles in the Daily Assignment Book.
• Ensuring gas advance cards and their usage are treated according to existing policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that all vehicles are operated within the Road Traffic Act of Jamaica.
• Administering the “Vehicle Checklist” at the start and end of each shift

NB. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.