AMBULANCE DRIVER

Job description

1.   AMBULANCE DRIVER x 1 – PERMANENT

This position will be reporting to the Medical Services Administrator. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

Key Responsibilities

·        Safely operate ambulances in both emergency and non-emergency situations.

·        Transport patients, medical staff, and equipment to designated locations.

·        Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and readiness of the ambulance always.

·        Conduct routine checks on vehicle systems (fuel, oil, brakes, tires, lights, other ambulance gadgets).

·        Follow traffic laws and emergency driving protocols

·        Complete trip logs, mileage reports, and incident documentation.

·        Provide compassionate support and reassurance to patients during transport.

·        Distribution of drugs and laboratory supplies to the peripheral clinics.

·        Collection of consumables from stores and essential drugs from, Lusaka, the district health office, and the province.

·        To ensure that safety protocols for the driver and passengers, such as seatbelt usage, speed limits, or emergency procedures during transit are strictly adhered to.

·        Replenishing of the First Aid Box. 

·        To report faults or any car breakdown to transport section immediately as per laid down procedure.

·        To conduct any other work-related administrative activities as assigned by authorizing line manager.

Qualifications and Experience

·     Full grade 12 Certificate.

·     Valid driver’s license with a class C and above.

·     Certification in defensive or emergency driving.

·     Preferably 3 years’ driving experience

·     Basic knowledge of first aid and CPR.

·     Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond quickly in emergencies.

·     Strong communication skill.

·     Ability to work as team.

·     Physical ability to assist with patient lifting and movement.

·     Suitably qualified applicants must provide certificates verified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Should you be interested in applying for any of these roles, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport as a single pdf document for the attention of HR Business Partner Email: careers@zamsugar.zmindicating “The respective position being applied for” in the subject line.

All internal employees are required to complete the Internal Application Form and obtain relevant signatures when applying for vacancies.                     

Closing date for applications is 9th January 2026.

Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.  

Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.