Overall Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Head of Emergency Rescue & Training Services, the Paramedic Team Leader will provide clinical and operational leadership to ambulance teams. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of emergency medical care, team coordination, compliance, and continuous professional development of paramedic and dispatch personnel.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise day-to-day ambulance operations, ensuring timely and professional emergency response.
Provide mentorship and clinical oversight to paramedics and EMT crews.
Provide guidelines on managing rescue calls and oversee event coverages.
Ensure adherence to clinical protocols.
Oversee infection prevention and control measures, ambulance cleanliness, and equipment readiness.
Develop team schedules and manage duty rotas.
Manage inventory and stock levels of drugs and consumables.
Organize and lead CMEs, skills drills, and identify training needs.
Maintain EMS assets and monitor performance indicators.
Compile operational and clinical reports.
Position Requirements:
Registered Nurse (BScN or KRCHN) with a valid Nursing Council of Kenya license.
Specialization in Emergency Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, or Prehospital Emergency Care.
Minimum of 5 years clinical experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role in EMS or critical care settings.
Must have valid certificates in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support
(BLS), with PHTLS/ATLS as an added advantage.
Strong leadership and team building skills
Excellent clinical judgment.
Proficiency in EMS protocols, reporting systems, and Microsoft Office tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
