AMREF Flying
Doctors is a not for profit company, wholly owned by AMREF, the largest
indigenous health development non governmental organization based in Africa.
Working with and
through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close
the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.
With up to 800
evacuations per year and international accreditation by EURAMI, AMREF Flying
Doctors has become the leading Air Ambulance provider in the region, operating
at the highest professional level.
The income
generated supports AMREF’s work, in particularly the Outreach Programme and
Charity Evacuations.
We are seeking
to fill the following position at AMREF Flying Doctors.
Pilot
Ref. No: AFD/003/2013
The position is
based in Nairobi and reports to the Chief Pilot
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Flying AMREF missions which include outreach flights, medical evacuations and other emergency flights with the highest of safety standards;
- Ensuring that AMREF operates and complies with all laws, rules and regulations of all authorities of each country in which it operates;
- Perform functional checks or maintenance test flights when required and perform other duties as may be required.
- Assist in matters related to flight operations including flight missions in the areas of all operation.
Qualifications & competencies:
The ideal
candidate will be a holder of KCSE Grade C+ or equivalent, a valid Kenya
Commercial Pilots License (CPL) with a multi engine instrument rating.
S/he must have a
minimum of 3000 hours; 2000 hours of which must be in command and with 200
hours in command in Cessna 208.
Due to the
multi-tasking policy of the organization, experience in technical records will
be of benefit. The person should possess a good understanding of Kenya Civil
Aviation Regulations (KCARS) and be familiar with trend and monitoring systems
both within maintenance and within operations.
The candidate
should have experience in East African bush flying and understanding of
airstrips. IT knowledge, excellent written and oral communication skills, good
interpersonal skills and attention to detail are mandatory.
The ideal
candidate must be a team player, dependable, demonstrate problem solving and
decision making skills and have a positive attitude. S/he should be a
professional with good work ethics and integrity and the ability to work with
minimal supervision.
If you are
looking for growth and new challenges and have a passion for improving the
health of disadvantaged communities in Africa, you are encouraged to apply.
Interested
candidates to quote reference number in the subject matter and send CV and
application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact
details of three work-related referees, to
Human Resources
& Administration Officer,
AMREF Flying
Doctors
by email to
vacancies@flydoc.org
Closing dates
for applications is Wednesday, 28th August 2013.
We regret that
only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF Flying
Doctors is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment
policy.
P.O Box 18617-
00500 Nairobi,
Tel +254 (0) 20
699 2000
Fax +254 (0) 20
344 170
For more
information, visit AMREF’s website: www.amref.org
For more
information, visit the website: www.flydoc.org
