Driver I at FHI360 NGO

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide driving and messenger services to the CDC’s Global Healthcare Detection and Response (GHDR) Global Antimicrobial Laboratory and Response Network (GALRN) project in Kenya. Maintain the project vehicles in a clean and serviceable condition, perform minor preventive maintenance and safety checks on a daily basis and inform the supervisor of discrepancies. The incumbent will be based in Siaya County offering support to Nyanza and Western regions respectively.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive project staff and visitors to meetings, appointments and field work with due caution and courtesy as assigned by the supervisor.
• Drive water samples to respective project laboratories, carried by laboratory staff or data collectors.
• Assist with picking up and delivering project supplies such as reagents and consumables as delegated.
• Maintains project vehicle in good condition, including cleaning inside and outside of the vehicle and engine check-up, fluid levels and the tires which are to be conducted on a daily basis.
• Maintains a current driving license for self and advise the Administrative Officer when the project vehicle licenses are due for renewal, appropriate inspections and registrations for vehicles.
• Runs office errands such as message/equipment delivery, visa applications, picking-up and collecting mail from post office/courier services and other errands as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure that the passengers adhere to the traffic rules and regulations e.g., wearing seat belts.
• Report immediately any traffic accident to the insurance company and to the supervisor.
• Assists with office tasks, such as photocopying, pick up of supplies etc.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Project Director or Administrative Officer.

REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of counties and its surrounding areas where CDC project will have presence, streets neighborhoods, airports and government offices.
• Skilled and experienced safe driver with valid driver’s license and no history of responsibility for accidents.
• Ability to lift heavy packages and moves furniture.
• Ability to maintain vehicles in good condition.
• Basic knowledge of First Aid.
• Able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Able to report to work and maintain time schedule and work extra hours as needed.
• Willingness and interest in supporting CDC programs and goals.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely manner with minimal supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS STANDARDS:

• Secondary school ‘O’ level graduate or relevant vocational training certification with over 5-7 years of relevant experience; plus, a minimum of five years working with a public or private organization operating motor vehicles professionally.
• Must have a good working knowledge of English with ability to understand spoken and written English well and Kiswahili.
• Must have a current, valid driving license with an excellent driving record showing no history of responsibility for accidents.
• Must be in possession of a current and valid certificate of good conduct within the year.
• Maintains a good awareness of the existing traffic rules and regulations under National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
• Must have undertaken an eye test with certification.
• Good knowledge of Siaya County and its surrounding areas.
• Experience driving for a diplomatic mission or NGO is an added advantage
• Prefer experience with medium-to-large sized international organization.
• Experience must reflect knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.