Driver - Mtwapa (2 Positions) at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy No. CRDR/08/09/23

Person specification:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

•  Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D+ or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
•  Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
•  Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III;
•  Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police;
•  Proficiency in computer application; and

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

•  Driving vehicles as authorized;
•  Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles;
•  Detecting and report malfunctioning of vehicles system;
•  Maintain records of vehicles;
•  Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle;
•  Overseeing safety of the passengers and or goods therein;
•  Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
•  Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws; and
•  Reporting any incidents to police and/or the office immediately theyoccur.

Terms of Employment

• One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated KEMRI scale.

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
• Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts
• Telephone number

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to Apply to Deputy Director, CRDR, P.O. Box 47855-00100, Nairobi not later than October 12, 2023. All applications must be submitted through crdrkemri@kemri.go.ke.