Driver (Interim Engagement） at Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)

Job Purpose

• Reporting to the Procurement and Logistics Manager, the Drivers will be responsible for the provision of reliable transportation and office and field administrative support services to the Jamii Tekelezi Program (JTP) in Embu, Meru, Nyandarua and Tharaka Nithi counties while prioritizing safety.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Transport authorized staff, stakeholders and visitors to various field destinations as per schedule, being punctual on agreed flexi times because of erratic and agile program demands.
• Safe driving while obeying all traffic laws and regulations while ensuring safe parking of vehicles and secure locking.
• Delivering vehicles for servicing /repairs and checking that they are in satisfactory road worthy condition.
• Cleaning assigned vehicles to ensure expected vehicle cleanliness standards are always maintained and performing daily vehicle inspections.
• Monitoring the approved vehicle fuel card usage through monthly reports and fueling at approved petrol station countrywide network.
• Always ensuring validity of motor vehicle insurance stickers, including liaising with administration team in planning for insurance valuation on insurance renewals.
• Maintaining daily Work Ticket with full authorization. In addition, keep updated vehicle records.
• Preparation of accident or incident reports when necessary. Work with supervisors to institute reports for police records, investigations and any insurance claims.
• Provide safety briefings to staff during travel to ensure the safety of staff and property of both CHAK and staff and to provide staff with information when required.
• Support the project with logistics tasks during trainings, meetings, delivering parcels and other activities as assigned.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Certificate
• A valid Driver’s License, class BCE.
• A minimum of five years accident-free driving experience, preferably in an organization or public sector, or in a similar/ related position.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with staff and partners