Driver

Designation : Driver

Section/Department : Material Management

Reporting to : Material Management Manager

Purpose and Scope of the Job:

Staff Transport to assigned designation, Medicines delivery to patients/customers houses, maintain daily record, documents handling, vehicle well keeping and maintenance. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities/Performance Standards:

• Drivers shall be responsible for keeping the vehicles clean and well maintained by reporting to the Service Supervisor anything that needs attention regarding the maintenance or operation of the vehicle.
• Cleaning the vehicle on the outside and inside at least once a week, or more when required.
• Checking oil levels, tire levels, brake fluid, transmission, power steering, and radiator levels at least twice a month.  
• Drivers shall submit on a maintenance form any noises, unusual running conditions or other suspicions that the vehicle may need maintenance.
• The driver shall be responsible for the staff he is responsible for picking up and dropping off, and shall maintain the schedule that is adopted by his supervisor on a regular and reliable basis.
• The driver is responsible for communicating with the Service Supervisor any information or alteration of schedule due to driving conditions, vehicle conditions, or other things beyond the driver's control.
• The driver shall maintain a register in each vehicle to write the daily activities.
• To follow quality and patient safety practices in the Hospital
• Ensures quality and patient safety practices are followed
• Provides or promotes people centered care
• Promotes inclusive health by providing equitable and accessible care to patients and families with special needs
• Driving Ambulance:
• Drive ambulance to transport very sick, injured, or recovering patients.
• Assist in lifting patients on to stretchers and in to ambulances.
• Help in administering first aid as needed.
• Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to police or hospital staff.
• Keep ambulance and ambulance equipment clean.
• Restock ambulance supplies as needed.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Competences and Skills:

Education : High School

Experience : Two or more years of responsible related experience with knowledge of Kuwait Routes and handling location tracker/GPS etc.

Licensure: With Clean driving license      

Language : Proficiency in Arabic and English Languages

Computer Proficiency : Not Applicable

Performance Competencies:

• Excellent driving, communication and people skills.
• Map-reading and first aid skills are also important.
• Punctuality, politeness and the ability to remain calm under any condition will be valued.
• Must be reasonably fit with normal hearing and vision.

Principle Working Relationships and Remarks:

1. Supervisor-Drivers
2. Staff Staying in Hospital Accommodation
3. Patients /Family (When Driving Ambulance)