Driver at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you?

Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

Job Summary: The driver will form part of the logistics and transport services within the Regional office.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 Officer & Regional Coordinator for assignment and coordination of driving duties for each day
• Monitor fuel usage regularly to ensure availability of fuel for the car when required
• Liaise with the Operations Officer & Regional Coordinator to deliver mails to required destinations.
• Ensure that mail delivery is completed with signature of the recipient on the designated mail delivery books
• Complete the daily travel log book and ensure that all information required is properly recorded and legible
• 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 that the vehicle is securely parked while on and off duty
• Serves as AHFs advocate at the site level

Skills:

• Good command of English & Kiswahili
• Security and safety minded
• Good knowledge of 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 defensive driving certificate and a certificate of competence from Automobile Association of Kenya (AA).

Other requirements:

• This job requires a physically fit person with 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

Please find the online version of this vacancy advert on this link ahfafrica.org/drivermkn