Principal Driver at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

 Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Driving vehicles as authorized;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles;
• Detecting and report malfunctioning of vehicles system;
• Maintaining records of vehicles;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle;
• Ensure 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:-

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience where applicable;
• 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 II;
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution.
• Customer Service Training Certificate from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Demonstrated work performance and results; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.