Coordinator for Lifeline Emergency Medical Service & First Aid Training Center at The Rwanda Red Cross Society (RRC): (Deadline 18 March 2026)

Coordinator for Lifeline Emergency Medical Service & First Aid Training Center at The Rwanda Red Cross Society (RRC): (Deadline 18 March 2026)

Job Opportunity: Coordinator for Lifeline Emergency Medical Service & First Aid Training Center

Location: RRC Headquarters, Gasabo, Kacyiru

Duration: One year, renewable

1. Position Overview:

The Rwanda Red Cross seeks a Coordinator to oversee the Lifeline Emergency Medical Service and First Aid Training Center. This role involves managing pre-hospital care, ensuring program sustainability, and enhancing emergency care services across Rwanda.

2. Key Responsibilities: 

2.1. Operations Coordination:

• Manage daily operations of Lifeline EMS, ensuring timely and safe pre-hospital care.
•  Supervise EMS personnel and assist in licensing and certification processes.
•  Address incidents and implement performance improvements.

2.2.Quality Assurance. 

• Ensure quality and compliance with national standards in pre-hospital care and training.
• Conduct routine assessments of services and equipment.

2.3. Capacity Building.

• Provide ongoing education and training for EMS staff.
•  Align training programs with Rwanda Red Cross and national standards.

2.4Sustainability.

• Develop cost recovery services and manage First Aid training for revenue generation.
•  Identify partnerships and fundraising opportunities.

2.5.Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate with stakeholders and the public regarding services and needs.
• Organize coordination meetings with partners and agencies.

2.6. Emergency Response

• Coordinate EMS resources during disasters and integrate into national plans.
•  Support preparedness training and exercises.

3. Qualifications: 

• Minimum 3 years in the medical field.
• Advanced Life Support or, Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support certification (preferred)
•  Knowledge of Rwanda’s healthcare regulations.
•  Strong organizational and communication skills in Kinyarwanda and English.

4. Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, certified copies of degrees, a CV, a copy of ID and references by March 18, 2026 to: Rwanda Red Cross Secretariat Office, Gasabo- Kacyiru 

Kigali, March 9, 2026

Secretary General of Rwanda Red Cross

Apollinaire Karamaga.