Job Summary:

The driver will form part of the logistics and transport services within the regional office.

Key Responsibilities:

Driving duties

• Drive staff to and from their destinations on time and ensure safety of the passenger and the vehicle at all times


• Liaise with the Operations Manager for assignment and coordination of driving duties for each day


• Monitor fuel usage regularly to ensure the vehicle always has sufficient fuel to fully support activities as required


• Mail delivery


• Liaise with the Operations Manager to deliver mails to required destinations.


• Ensure that mail delivery is completed with signature of the recipient on the designated mail delivery books


• Documentation


• Complete the daily travel log book and ensure that all information required is properly recorded and legible.


• Vehicle Maintenance


• Liaise with the operations Officer to ensure that vehicle routine maintenance service is carried out promptly and the vehicle is kept clean and


• presentable


• Ensure that all legal requirements for the vehicle are up to date


• Record all vehicle repairs done (no matter how small) in the log book


• Ensure the vehicle is kept clean at all time,


• Ensure that the vehicle is securely parked while on and off duty


• Occasional duties


• Assist with set up for workshops and loading and offloading during activities


• Carry out other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Skills:

• Good command of English & Kiswahili


• Security and safety-minded


• Good knowledge of the geographical area of job location and Kenya at large.


• Qualifications, Education, and Experience:


• Five years driving experience with a reputable organization


• Possess a clean and valid driving license, preferably class ABCE


• Possess a valid certificate of good conduct


• Have a defensive driving certificate and a certificate of competence from the Automobile Association of Kenya (AA).

Other requirements:

• This job requires a physically fit person with the ability to see clearly within 35 meters.


• Ability to work long hours while sitting with some moderate noise and vibration level essential to deliver key functions.


• Needs to be sensitive to patient population and issues surrounding HIV/AIDS


• A pro-active approach and flexible attitude to work.


• Flexible, self-motivating and ability to organize work independently


• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills


• Proficiency in use of information technology such email, and preparing simple reports in word