Driver I job at FHI360 NGO
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Vacancy title:
Driver I

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Transportation & Logistics ]

Jobs at:

FHI360 NGO

Deadline of this Job:
18 July 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Siaya , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 04, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Driver I

Job Summary:
To provide driving and messenger services to the CDC’s Global Healthcare Detection and Response (GHDR) Global Antimicrobial Laboratory and Response Network (GALRN) project in Kenya. Maintain the project vehicles in a clean and serviceable condition, perform minor preventive maintenance and safety checks on a daily basis and inform the supervisor of discrepancies. The incumbent will be based in Siaya County offering support to Nyanza and Western regions respectively.

Essential Job Functions: Duties And Responsibilities
• Drive project staff and visitors to meetings, appointments and field work with due caution and courtesy as assigned by the supervisor.
• Drive water samples to respective project laboratories, carried by laboratory staff or data collectors.
• Assist with picking up and delivering project supplies such as reagents and consumables as delegated.
• Maintains project vehicle in good condition, including cleaning inside and outside of the vehicle and engine check-up, fluid levels and the tires which are to be conducted on a daily basis.
• Maintains a current driving license for self and advise the Administrative Officer when the project vehicle licenses are due for renewal, appropriate inspections and registrations for vehicles.
• Runs office errands such as message/equipment delivery, visa applications, picking-up and collecting mail from post office/courier services and other errands as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure that the passengers adhere to the traffic rules and regulations e.g., wearing seat belts.
• Report immediately any traffic accident to the insurance company and to the supervisor.
• Assists with office tasks, such as photocopying, pick up of supplies etc.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Project Director or Administrative Officer.

Requirements: Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Knowledge of counties and its surrounding areas where CDC project will have presence, streets neighborhoods, airports and government offices.
• Skilled and experienced safe driver with valid driver’s license and no history of responsibility for accidents.
• Ability to lift heavy packages and moves furniture.
• Ability to maintain vehicles in good condition.
• Basic knowledge of First Aid.
• Able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Able to report to work and maintain time schedule and work extra hours as needed.
• Willingness and interest in supporting CDC programs and goals.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely manner with minimal supervision.

Minimum Requirements Standards:
• Secondary school ‘O’ level graduate or relevant vocational training certification with over 5-7 years of relevant experience; plus, a minimum of five years working with a public or private organization operating motor vehicles professionally.
• Must have a good working knowledge of English with ability to understand spoken and written English well and Kiswahili.
• Must have a current, valid driving license with an excellent driving record showing no history of responsibility for accidents.
• Must be in possession of a current and valid certificate of good conduct within the year.
• Maintains a good awareness of the existing traffic rules and regulations under National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
• Must have undertaken an eye test with certification.
• Good knowledge of Siaya County and its surrounding areas.
• Experience driving for a diplomatic mission or NGO is an added advantage
• Prefer experience with medium-to-large sized international organization.
• Experience must reflect knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to FHI360 NGO on fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com to apply


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Job Info
Job Category: Transportation jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 18 July 2022
Duty Station: Siaya
Posted: 04-07-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 04-07-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 04-07-2065
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