IPOA/HR/06/2021; SENIOR DRIVER JOB GRADE, IPOA 8 (1 POSITION) – (CONSOLIDATED SALARY 53,000 – 83,000)

The Senior Driver will drive the allocated Motor Vehicle. The position is responsible to the Senior Administration Officer.

Job Description

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: –

1. Service and maintain motor vehicles
2. Drive the assigned vehicle
3. Detect and report malfunctioning of the vehicle systems;
4. Maintain work ticket (s) for vehicle (s)assigned;
5. Maintain security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road
6. Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle(s);
7. Administer first aid in the event of an accident;
8. Guide, coach and mentor junior drivers.

Profile:

1. Must be a citizen of Kenya.
2. Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya (certificates to be presented during the interview).

Job specifications:

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) and above or its equivalent qualification.
2. Served in the grade of Driver II for a minimum period of three (3) years or five (5) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private sector;
3. Passed Occupational Trade Test I for drivers conducted by the relevant Government Ministry/Department;
4. Valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(s) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
5. Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya of its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
6. A certificate in Refresher Course for drivers at Kenya Institute of Highway and building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
7. First-Aid Certificate lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
8. A valid Certificate of Good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

Required behavioural and functional skills:

• Transparency and accountability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Team player
• Creativity and innovation
• Resilience
• Transport and fleet management skills
• Organization and Planning Skills
• Mechanical skills
• Driving
• Decision Making
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Defensive driving,
• First aid skills