Research Driver (KEN SHE Study) at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Study Description

The KEN SHE Study is a prospective, blinded randomized study that will test the efficacy of single-dose bivalent and nonavalent HPV vaccination as a catch-up strategy.

Position: Research Driver (1 Position) K MR 8 Vacancy No. FN-05-05-2021

Reports to: Study Administrator

Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period

1. Duties and Responsibilities
2. Safely drive the vehicles as assigned
3. Ensure compliance to the road Traffic Act
4. Carry out daily routine checks on the vehicle before driving out.
5. Ensure maximum security of vehicle and its accessories under his charge.
6. Ensure safety of passengers and cargo under his charge.
7. Monitor condition and performance of vehicle and promptly report to superiors.
8. Carry out minor repairs and adjustments on the vehicle, and maintain their cleanliness.
9. Take vehicle for servicing and repairs as directed by the superior.
10. Maintain a record of movements for the vehicle assigned to him.
11. Submit reports on vehicle movements and mechanical conditions as requested
12. Report any accidents experienced to the administrator within the same working day of occurence
13. Offer transport to study visitors
14. Transport staff members to various outreach activities
15. Picking potential participants to study clinic from collaborating recruitment sources
16. Transporting study participants to specialized clinics or hospitalization
17. Assist in purchase and delivery of study supplies as needed
18. Transporting subjects, locating/tracing them where necessary.
19. Shipment of study participants samples to respective laboratory
20. Assist in distribution of study recruitment materials

Required Qualifications

1. O-Level School Certificate.
2. Valid Driving License class BCE
3. Certificate of Defensive Driving Course will be added advantage.
4. Current Certificate of Good conduct
5. Basic Automotive Mechanical skills and sound knowledge about vehicles.

Experience

At least Three years proven experience as a driver on highways

Desirable Qualities

1. Must be a good communicator, good listener, patient, proactive and can follow instructions.
2. Good eye sight, neat and good interpersonal skills
3. Good knowledge of the local community and traffic
4. Experience in courier or shipment of biological specimens