Driver

The Driver is responsible for transporting healthcare professionals, patients, visitors, medical supplies, and documents across various facilities as required. The role requires adherence to all traffic regulations, maintenance of vehicle logs, and coordination with departments for scheduled tasks. The Driver also ensures vehicles are clean, fueled, and regularly inspected for safety. A high level of responsibility, punctuality, and knowledge of UAE road routes is required to support the day-to-day logistical needs of a healthcare organization.

Qualifications

Education and Certification

• High school certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Valid UAE manual driving license (Category 3 or higher) is mandatory.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong familiarity with UAE traffic rules and road networks.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read, understand, and maintain transport logs and documents.
• Effective time management and route planning skills.
• Physically fit to assist with loading/unloading tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a courteous and cooperative attitude.
• Dependable, punctual, and capable of handling confidential materials securely.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, or public holidays when needed.

Driver benefit from having experience/competency in:

• UAE healthcare logistics
• Emergency transportation
• Vehicle upkeep and safety
• Transport documentation
• Patient or staff transport
• Route optimization
• Communication skills
• Document handling
• Confidentiality
• Team coordination

Experience

• 2–4 years of driving experience in the UAE, preferably in a healthcare, logistics, or service organization.

Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Drive assigned vehicles safely and responsibly across the UAE for official duties, ensuring timely arrival at destinations.
• Transport staff, patients, medical items, mail, and official documents as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the vehicle, ensuring it is ready for use at all times.
• Conduct daily pre-operational checks on vehicles, including brakes, oil, water, fuel, and tires.
• Monitor vehicle service schedules and coordinate regular maintenance or repairs with the transport supervisor.
• Ensure all required vehicle documentation (registration, insurance, permits) is valid and up to date.
• Maintain accurate trip logs and fuel records for each journey as per organizational policy.
• Follow all UAE road traffic rules and internal transport policies strictly.
• Report accidents, breakdowns, or incidents immediately to the supervisor.
• Assist in loading and unloading packages, supplies, or equipment as required.
• Respect confidentiality when transporting sensitive documents or patients.
• Cooperate with security personnel and comply with access and exit procedures at healthcare sites.
• Support emergency transport needs during critical healthcare situations or urgent logistical requests.
• Maintain professional behaviour and courteous interactions with all passengers and staff.
• Carry out any other duties related to transport services as assigned by the supervisor.