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Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Vacancy No. CGMR (C)/004/10/22

Position summary

The candidate will be expected to support all required transport needs using an assigned vehicle. The ideal candidate will have experience as a driver in similar setting.

Job Specification

• Driving vehicles as authorized.
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle.
• Detecting and report malfunctioning of vehicles system
• Maintain records of vehicles
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle.
• Overseeing safety of the passengers and or goods therein.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle
• Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws.
• Reporting any incidents to police and/or the office immediately they occur.
• Adherence to institutional guidelines on vehicle usage..

Person specification

• 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 III.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police.
• Experience as a driver in similar settings.
• Experience working in Kwale and knowledge of local road networks.
• Good spoken English and Kiswahili, knowledge of other local languages desirable but not essential.
• Availability and willingness to work outside working hours if requested.

Key Skills and Competencies

• The ideal candidate will also have a high degree of integrity, discipline and work ethic.

Terms of Employment

• One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is payable within the stated job grade.

How to Apply

Applications MUST include the following:

• Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
• Contacts of three referees including telephone numbers and/or e-mail addresses
• Copies of Certificates.

Contact telephone number Application letter should be addressed to the Deputy Director, CGMR (C), P. O. Box 428– 80108 Kilifi. Application deadline is November 11, 2022