Principal Driver at Kenya Medical Research Institute – KEMRI

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of , which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act . The Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.Job SpecificationsDuties and responsibilities at this level will entail: Driving vehicles as authorized;Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles;Detecting and report malfunctioning of vehicles system;Maintaining records of vehicles;Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle;Ensure safety of the passengers and or goods therein;Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws; andReporting any incidents to police and/or the office immediately they occur. Person SpecificationsFor appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- At least eight years relevant work experience where applicable;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 II;First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution.Customer Service Training Certificate from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police;Proficiency in computer application;Demonstrated work performance and results; andFulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.