Driver – (10 Positions) at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

DRIVER, JOB GROUP, KMR 10 ( 10 positions)

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior driver.

 Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Driving vehicles as authorized;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles;
• Detecting and report malfunctioning of vehicles system;
• Maintain records of vehicles;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle;
• Overseeing safety of the passengers and or goods therein;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
• Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws; and
• Reporting any incidents to police and/or the office immediately they occur.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D+ or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
• Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police;
• Proficiency in computer application.

Terms of Employment:

Employment is for three (3) years contract as per KEMRI Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the first three (3) months.

Successful candidates will be required to provide the following: Certificate of good conduct, HigherEducation Loans Board compliance certificate, KRA Tax compliance certificate, Credit Reference Bureau clearance certificate, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission clearance. Kindly attach your cv, cover letter, copies of certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents.