Position: Emergency Medical Services Manager
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
BACKGROUND
St. John Ambulance is an international
humanitarian Organization and is a foundation of the Order of St. John. St John
Kenya is a charity established by St John Ambulance of Kenya Act Cap 259 for
the purposes of, among other things, offering relief to the injured and sick
people without discrimination through its first aid and health programs. The
organization is a leader in the provision of First Aid training throughout the
country. St John Kenya wishes to recruit a highly motivated professional to fill
the position of Emergency Medical Service Manager.
JOB SUMMARY
The Emergency Medical Service Manager is
responsible be responsible for the overall administration of the Emergency
Medical Service department to ensure revenue growth and operational efficiency.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate
staffing within the department and oversee employee performance. - Oversee
emergency vehicles, medicine supplies, and equipment and their inspection and
compliance. - Serve as a
liaison with the Training and Ambulance Service Committee that provides
direction and input on the ambulance business, finance, and performance. - Oversee the
administration of the Ambulance Service Local Agreement with clients. - Oversight of
ongoing ambulance contracts and changing contract provisions as required and
within the law. - Develop and
manage the Ambulance Service annual budgets through monitoring expenditures,
possible future expenditures and potential donors and grant sources. - Coordinate EMT
students in liaison with the course coordinator as they undertake their
clinicals. - In coordination
with the HR, investigate complaints on contract performance issues. - Ensure
compliance with established rules, ordinances, and regulations. - Interact
regularly with involved jurisdictions, boards committees, councils and the
communication/ dispatch center to identify and resolve problems and seek
appropriate creative solutions. - Coordinate
staff, scheduling shifts, policy development, accreditation compliance, quality
improvement, interagency response matters, trainings and direct patient care
during shifts. - Advise the CEO
on issues relating to Ambulance service department. - Recommend and
develop program, policies and processes relating to Ambulances. - Answer any
question and provide information to the public including letter writing,
proposal development and making formal presentations. - Application of
Emergency Medical Services knowledge and expertise in program oversight
including broad knowledge of up-to-date technology, regulations, and laws. - Develop and
present related reports and proposals to the Ambulance Service Committee,
management team, user agencies, vendors and other interested stake holders. - Provide
information and assistance to other departments, outside agencies, and the
public on assigned functions. - Any other duties
related to this role allocated by supervisor or any person in authority.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BSc in Nursing, or Higher Diploma in Nursing (KRN) Preferably Critical Nursing.
- At least 6 years of relevant experience where 2 years should be in management level
- Strong Experience in Accident Emergency of ICU
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Good managerial skills to lead the team successfully.
- Be a significant part in the growth of the company, aligning your goals with those of the organization to drive success.
- Knowledge of medical emergency and evacuation will be an added advantage.
- Ability to work under intense conditions.
- Strategic decision-making skills.
- Problem solving skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be sent to [email protected] by March 7, 2025 with only ‘POSITION APPLIED FOR’ as the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
St John Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and women, youth, minority, marginalized groups and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
