Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 03 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Sightsavers is an international organisation that changes lives for the long term. We work in more than 30 countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and support people with visual impairments to live independently. We do what we do because 80 per cent of blindness in the world is avoidable, and we think that’s astoundingly unfair. We do it becau...

About the role
Are you a reliable and safety-conscious individual? The Kenya Trachoma Elimination Programme (KTEP) is seeking a temporary driver to provide essential driving services. As a driver, you will play a crucial role in supporting our staff, partners, and goods transportation.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Help us drive progress towards a trachoma-free Kenya!

Responsibilities
• Ensure the safety of staff and partners using the vehicle.
• Follow up the driver planning, and scheduling using project calendar transportation requests
• Deliver correspondence to project partners as may be required
• Facilitate pick-ups for project visitors and transportation during official visits
• Monitor vehicle mileage use and ensure that routine and regular service and maintenance is carried out within required run-times
• Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, keep track of general maintenance schedules, especially car tyre condition
• Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary – Check oil and tyres properly and keep the service vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside
• Perform pre–trip and post trip inspection of the vehicle and attend to any noted faults and defects
• Update periodic mileage records – Maintain logbook of each service vehicle on daily basis
• Keep the assigned vehicle(s) in good running condition and perform routine daily checks (check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.

Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
• Safely transport staff, goods, and equipment to designated locations.
• Assist with logistics related to the DFGC strategy and other trachoma elimination efforts.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and punctuality.

Qualifications:
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proven experience as a reliable driver.
• Familiarity with local roads and traffic regulations.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: High School

Job application procedure

Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Sightsavers on careers.sightsavers.org to apply
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