Driver III at The Social Health Authority (SHA)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: 

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D plain or its equivalent qualification; 
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for the class(es) of vehicle(s); 
• Passed Suitability Test for Drivers; 
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct; 
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; and 
• At least two (2) years of proven driving experience; and 
• Proficiency in Computer Application. 

Responsibilities:

• Driving vehicle(s) as authorized; 
• Carrying out periodic checks on the assigned vehicle to determine maintenance needs and reporting accordingly and on time; 
• Keeping up-to-date vehicle mileage log and maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned; 
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road; 
• Ensuring the safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; 
• Inspecting assigned vehicles and keeping up-to-date insurance documents; 
• Ensuring the assigned vehicle(s) has the necessary tools (toolbox, spotlight, umbrella, fire extinguisher, and an equipped first aid kit); 
• Ensuring that the vehicle is taken for service when due; 
• Adhering to the Traffic Act, and the Authority’s policies and procedures on fleet management; 
• Ensuring that the assigned vehicle(s) is always fuelled in line with the policies and procedures on fleet management; 
• Reporting any incident that involves injury, or damage to any passenger, pedestrian or third-party property immediately, in line with established policies and procedures; and 
• Ensuring cleanliness of the assigned vehicle at all times when in use or otherwise and that the vehicle is in good condition before use.