Project Driver (1 Post) at Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET)

Main Duties 

• Experienced driver with a safe driving record, with hands on experience in driving a variety of 4-wheel drive vehicle makes and models in rugged terrain.
• Collect/deliver official letters, invoices, and parcels, as needed.
• Maintain the office vehicles (including ensuring that routine checks for tyre pressure, engine oil, brake fluid, radiator coolant, fuel level, battery water level, etc. are carried out).
• Maintain daily vehicle logbook.
• Ensure insurance, registration and general service schedules are up to date.
• Ensure that vehicles are always clean, including the engine compartment.
• Ensure vehicle keys are appropriately maintained and securely stored.
• Ensure that the general wear and tear of fittings of the vehicles are checked.
• Ensure that vehicles are always properly equipped with spare tyres, tool kits, jacks, wheel spanners, tow ropes, jump leads, fan belts, fire extinguishers and first aid toolboxes.
• Ensure punctuality and safety at all times of self and staff passengers
• Observe road and traffic laws, rules, and regulations
• Ensure own driving license is always present and valid during official duty
• Ensure no contraband/prohibited goods are in the vehicle
• Ensure no unauthorized personnel drive and/or are carried in the vehicle
• Abide by the authorized driving times; adhere to the laid down departure times for all locations as stipulated
• other administrative duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum of secondary school or equivalent.
• At least 10 years driving with experience in long distance; defensive driving skills training will be an advantage with a valid PSV driving qualification.
• Possess a mechanics Government Trade Test III is an added advantage
• Valid driver’s license. 
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) with Minimum Computer skills.
• Good driving record references.
• Proactive, takes ownership, mature with a flexible personality.