Drivers (2 positions) Job at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) - Career Opportunity in Kenya

Vacancy title:
Drivers (2 positions)

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Research , Category: Transportation & Logistics ]

Jobs at:

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Deadline of this Job:
20 July 2021  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Thika , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 02, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Driver (2 positions)
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
A KEMRI –CCR Clinical Trials Research Project based in Thika is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking for motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:
Position: Driver (2 Positions) KRM 11
Location: Thika
Reports to: Administrator.
Job purpose To drive organization vehicles and to perform a wide variety of office support and administrative duties in support of the administration department

Responsibilities
• To drive site vehicles carefully at all times and ensure safety of the passengers, other road users, and the assigned vehicle;
• To transport participants, staff, visitors and deliveries when required
• Shipment of study samples to respective laboratories
• To ensure high level of professionalism while handling clients
• To ensure cleanliness of site vehicles at all times
• To perform thorough vehicle inspection before use
• Perform minor maintenance of vehicles and reporting all defects
• Recording time and mileage logs at all times
• To indicate the vehicle fuel and service costs
• To ensure all vehicle reports are done and submitted as per scheduled date;
• Checking all statutory requirements of all vehicles
• Adherence to vehicle maintenance schedules
• Proper and prompt reporting of any accident or damage involving site vehicles
• To assist in other duties in the office as assigned by the immediate supervisor when not undertaking driving duties

Education and Professional training
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Valid and clean driving License classes –A,B,C, and E
• Basic mechanical or equivalent certification will be an added advantage.

Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years in a busy institution

Competencies
• Good communication skills
• Respectful
• Flexibility
• Good organizational skills
• Honesty and reliability
• Basic Computer Skills

Terms of employment Employment is a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
High School

 

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Job application procedure
a) All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
b) Must include a current CV with names of at least 2 referees.
c) Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.
d) Must include a copy of certificate of good conduct.

A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org  not later than 20th July, 2021.

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.


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Job Info
Job Category: Transportation jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 20 July 2021
Duty Station: Kenya
Posted: 02-07-2021
No of Jobs: 2
Start Publishing: 02-07-2021
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 02-06-2065
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