DRIVER

Opening date: June 30, 2022 Vacancy No. CGHR/298/06/22
Program description: This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute
and the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in
Malaria, HIV, Tuberculosis and other diseases. It is in this mandate that the program is seeking a
highly motivated and pro-active individual to fill in the following vacancy in the Centre for Global
Heath Research Kisumu.
POSITION: Driver KMR/10 (8 Positions)
LOCATION: Kisumu.
REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATOR.
Job Summary:
This job exists to facilitate movement of goods, research materials, study participants clients or
staff from one point to another as authorised to enhance research activities and smooth running of
operations in the organization in achievement of its objectives.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
i. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D+ or its equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution.
ii. Five (5) years of Commercial driving experience, including one- year experience operating
four-wheel drive vehicles.
iii. Valid Driving License free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of
vehicles which the officer is required to drive.
iv. Defensive Driving Certificate from Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution.
v. Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade from the Ministry of Roads and Public Works.
vi. Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III
vii.Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
viii. Knowledge of relevant Legislation-National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) rules.
ix. Proficiency in computer application.
x. Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Desirable qualities, skills and abilities:
i) Communication skills
ii) Ability to work under pressure
iii) Interpersonal skills
iv) Problem solving
Specific duties and responsibilities
• Transport research materials, study participants and members of staff from one location to
another for efficiency in meeting the project or Institute objectives and achieve the set time
lines.
• Ensure the security and safety of goods and passengers during transit to avoid loss, damage
and maintain the integrity of materials being transported.
• Carry out routine checks of assigned vehicle to ensure proper maintenance in terms of
cleanliness and report effects or malfunctions for proper management and further action
• Maintain an up to date work ticket through proper recording of the mileage, destination
and time for accountability and control of the movement of vehicle assigned
• Report any incidents or accidents to the relevant authorities to inform further action.
Applications MUST include the following:
• Letter of application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
• Current CV with contact telephone numbers and e-mail address
• Three Reference Letters
• Copies of Certificates and transcripts