Driver at The Veterinary Medicines Directorate

REF NO: VMD 03/2023
Scale: VMD 9
Basic Salary: Ksh 24,000 X2,000-26,000X2,500-33,500 X3,000-45,500 X3,500-49,000
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• KCSE (Mean grade of D+) or equivalent qualifications;
• Minimum four (4) years’ active driving experience for the appropriate class of  vehicle;
• Has sat and passed minimum of Occupational Test III for drivers;
• Valid driving license for appropriate class of vehicle
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III:
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway & Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail; -

• Ensuring the safe transportation of personnel and/or goods from source to  destination as per instructions;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicles system;
• Maintaining a record of the vehicle’s movement through the “Work Ticket”;
• Monitoring and reporting the vehicle service and insurance schedule;
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the vehicle;
• Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as they occur as per the policy; and
• Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws.

Competencies and skills

• Interpersonal;
• Courtesy;
• Communication.