Driver at Pharmacy and Poisons Board

The purpose of the job holder is driving as instructed, keeping the assigned vehicle clean, proper maintenance of the vehicle and ensuring the safety of the vehicle on and off the road.

Job Responsibilities

• Driving the vehicle as authorized;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and breaking systems, tyre pressure etc;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• Maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle (s) assigned;
• Ensuring security and safety of passengers and / or goods therein;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Qualifications

• 3 years driving experience;
• KCSE mean grade D+ or its equivalent qualification;
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for classes of the vehicles the officer is required to drive;
• Passed Occupational Test for Drivers II from Mechanical and Transport Department (Ministry of transport Department);
• A Defensive Driving Certificate from Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from any recognized institution;
• Attended a refresher course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within the last three (3) years at
• Kenya Institute of Highway and Building technology (KHIBT) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• A valid certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service;
• A First Aid certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. Johns Ambulance or any other equivalent institution;
• Certificate course in customer care lasting not less than one (1) week;
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and integrity in work performance;
• Demonstrated good conduct, personal discipline, courtesy and respectful behavior.
• Basic working knowledge in computer applications will be an added advantage.