Principal Driver at Ministry of Health

Responsibilities for the Driver Job

• Driving the assigned vehicle as authorized;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake, systems, etc.
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems;
• Maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• Overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicles(s).
• Trained in defensive driving.
• Any other duty assigned by the Supervisor

Job Requirements for the Driver Job

• Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent
• Have at least three (5) years active driving experience;
• Have valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
• Have adequate knowledge of the Highway Code;
• Have passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade II from the Ministry of Roads and Public Works;
• Have certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police;
• Have a First Aid certificate from St. Johns Ambulance or KHIBIT
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be a citizen of Kenya.

Salary

Principal Driver (Job Group J) –Kshs. (24,662 x 1,233 – 25,895 x 1,285 – 27,180 x 1,340 – 28,520 x 1,398 – 29,918)