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About the role
Amref Health Africa seeks an Ambulance Driver in Kuajok, Warrap, South Sudan. The role involves driving the state hospital ambulance, transporting patients during referrals, maintaining vehicle safety and records, supporting logistics, and performing minor repairs. A high school certificate, driving licence, and ability to read and write English are required; defensive driving skills are an advantage.
Key requirements
• High school certificate and Driving Licence.
• Required skills: Safe driving, Transporting patients for referrals, Vehicle maintenance checks, Vehicle logbook maintenance, Reading and writing in English
• Required certification: Driving Licence
• Required language: English
• Professional registration/licence
Opportunity details
• Workplace: On Site
• Employment: Permanent
• Posted: Sep 23, 2026
• Deadline: Oct 5, 2026
• Original advert language: English
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Employer’s role description
Job title: Ambulance Driver
Location: Kuajok, Warrap, South Sudan
Remote: Not specified
Employment type: Full-time
Company Description
Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organisation; currently implementing more than 180 programs, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries; and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America.
Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission **‘To catalyse and drive community-led and people-centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health’**. We believe that the power to transform Africa’s health lies within its communities and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care. www.amref.org
Job Description
The Ambulance Driver will be responsible for driving the Kuajok State Hospital Ambulance and any other vehicle assigned to them. They will be responsible for carrying patients with medical complications from primary healthcare facilities to the Hospital or during onward referral to any other facility designated by the General Surgeon and Hospital Management.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Driving
1. Drive the ambulance or any other assigned vehicle for official travel with only authorized passengers onboard. Ensure no unauthorised person, such as non-Amref staff or personnel are carried in the vehicle without explicit written authorisation accompanied by a signed passenger waiver form before travel.
2. Maintain high standard of service to staff and guests
3. Ensure punctuality and safe transport
4. Observe road and traffic laws and regulations, ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.
2. Car Security and maintenance
1. Ensure the ambulance or any other vehicle assigned to them is kept clean, tidy and in good working condition at all times.
2. Ensure the ambulance or any other vehicle assigned to them is given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks: check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.
3. Actively take part in weekly vehicle checks and follow up with logistician on needed repairs
4. Ensure vehicle repairs are carried out properly and that value for money services are obtained
5. Perform minor repairs and report other repairs as necessary
6. Assist the Field Logistician to ensure vehicle insurance and registration documents are updated according to schedule
1. Aid the Logistician to facilitate staff movement, deliver goods and correspondences, deliver and collect official documents as required.
2. Perform any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job as required by management
Qualifications
5. Minimum Requirements
1. High school certificate and Driving Licence.
2. Able to read and write in English.
3. Defensive driving skills are an added advantage.
Additional Information
Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience Submitted Strictly Online through Smart Recruiter. Closing date will be Monday October 5th, 2026.
Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.
Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.