Program Driver at The Center for International Health, Education and Biosecurity (CIHEB)

Job Description

Ciheb is an international health, education, and research center founded by the Institute of Human Virology within the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s School of Medicine. The center is comprised of a network of international experts who work with local stakeholders to combat infectious and non-communicable diseases in resource-limited regions of the world. CIheb currently implements programs in seven countries. Our expertise is in technical assistance for health service delivery (with a particularly strong history of improving service delivery for HIV/TB prevention, care, and treatment; and for associated infectious and non-communicable diseases), training and equipping human resources for health, quality improvement, health information and research, and outbreak surveillance and biosecurity. Ciheb works at all health system levels, and all our programs incorporate facility and community-based programming.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Administration Officer, the Program Driver will be responsible for operating and maintaining transportation vehicles with a focus on safety and staff courtesy.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Experience driving in Nairobi and familiarity with rural terrain and roads preferred. 4 years’ driving experience. Valid Kenya driver’s license. Ability to perform minor repairs of vehicle. Previous auto mechanic experience desired. Ability to project a neat and professional appearance. ‘O’ Level Certificate First Aid knowledge desired.

Desired Skills

Extensive knowledge of the operations and features of assigned vehicle(s); Basic automobile mechanical skills Good communication and interpersonal skills; Report writing skills and ability to read maps Computer literacy