Emergency Medical Technician III Job KUTRRH

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JG: KUH 12. [REF No: V/FT/58/2025] – 1 Post

Job Purpose

To respond to emergencies, provide pre-hospital care, coordinate ambulance services, and ensure safe patient transport while monitoring outcomes.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to Head of Accident & Emergency, the position holder will be responsible for the following:

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• Coordinating emergency calls efficiently and making critical decisions to ensure timely lifesaving interventions.
• Providing basic life support and collecting vital patient data.
• Assessing patients and determining their emergency medical care requirements.
• Delivering emergency care using appropriate techniques and medical equipment.
• Maintaining effective two-way communication through radio and telephone, with strong verbal command.
• Allocating ambulance personnel and vehicles appropriately to respond to emergency calls and scheduled events.
• Planning the strategic placement of ambulances for optimal response times.
• Transporting patients according to established protocols and procedures.
• Planning and implementing patient care interventions during transport.
• Administering authorized medication to improve patient outcomes.
• Monitoring healthcare outcomes during transit and preparing individualized reports.
• Documenting patient care activities while in transit.
• Ensuring accurate data entry for patient tracking and data analysis.
• Responding to distress calls with pre-hospital instructions and emotional reassurance to callers.
• Collecting vital caller information and relaying it to ambulance crews for adequate preparation.
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

Key Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician course or equivalent qualification from a recognized training institution.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Valid First Aid certificate from a recognized training institution.
• Certification by the Kenya Council of Emergency Medical Technicians.
• Valid Emergency Medical Technician license from the Kenya Council of Emergency Medical Technicians.
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

Core Competencies

• Strong decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Responsive, prompt and effective provision of services.
• High level of collaboration and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ethical practice and professional integrity.

Terms of Service

The successful candidate will be engaged on permanent & pensionable terms.

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How to Apply

Suitably qualified candidates should apply online in confidence via the portal https://recruitment.kutrrh.go.ke/ and clearly indicate the job Reference and the job applied for. Job Descriptions are available at https://www.kutrrh.go.ke/careers/.

All applications should be submitted online via (https://recruitment.kutrrh.go.ke/) with the subject line clearly indicating the position applied for (e.g., “Application for Deputy Director, Administration” and Job Reference Number).

Applicants are required to attach the following documents in PDF: Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae with email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees, Copy of National ID, copy of Valid Practicing License, copies of academic and professional certificates (MUST be certified by the issuing institution. all applicants with foreign qualifications must get the qualifications equated to those of the Kenyan education system), testimonials and any other relevant document.

Application deadline

All applications should reach KUTRRH not later than Tuesday, 9th December 2025.

Addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer,

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Kahawa West, Northern Bypass Road, Nairobi

P. O. Box 7674 – 00100, GPO Nairobi

Please note that:

• Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution by submitting required documents (e.g., clearance certificates from EACC, DCI, KRA, HELB, CRB and CUE/ KNAQ for those with academic qualifications obtained from learning institutions outside Kenya).

KUTRRH is an equal opportunity employer and respects inclusivity and diversity. Persons living with disabilities and individuals from marginalized and minority communities who meet the person specifications are strongly encouraged to apply.