JOB PURPOSE
Under the supervision of the Transport Officer, the job holder will provide safe and reliable transportation service to Amref Health Africa in Kenya.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Trip Management
- Ensure staff and partners reach their destinations safely and on time.
- Have the vehicle ready in advance for each trip.
- Be prompt in picking up and dropping off staff and partners.
- Ensure all necessary tools for the trip are in the vehicle.
- Maintain a smooth ride by avoiding over-speeding.
- Complete all trip documentation and obtain required authorizations.
- Inspect tyre pressure and oil levels before each trip.
- Adhere to vehicle service schedules.
- Maintain accurate records of work tickets, including kilometers traveled, fuel consumed, and dates of oil changes.
Vehicle Cleanliness & Maintenance
- Ensure that the assigned vehicle has all the required licenses
- Regularly wash the car and keep it tidy.
- Maintain the vehicle in good working condition.
- Ensure repairs are done economically and timely.
- Stay alert to potential mechanical issues.
Passenger Safety
- Ensure seat belts are functional and all passengers wear them.
- Adhere to traffic rules at all times.
- Avoid accidents and report any incidents promptly.
Other Duties
- Perform any additional duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience & Competencies
- Minimum “O” (Form 4) level of education.
- Clean driving licence – Class B, C and D1
- Certificate in basic computer applications.
- Fluency in oral and written English and Kiswahili with the ability to follow instructions.
- Driving experience of more than three years preferably in Non-Governmental Organisation
- Good understanding of different vehicle operations.
- Good knowledge and conversant with most routes in Kenya.
- Ability to understand and implement precautions and preventive measures for proper vehicle maintenance.
- Efficiently manage time to ensure timely transportation.
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and needs.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and show respect to others.
- Be well-organized in managing trips and documentation
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Amref Kenya on recruitment.amref.org to apply.
