Position: Driver / Care Assistant – Outreach
(8 Positions)
Reports To: Outreach Team Leader
Liaises With: Outreach Team, Logistics and Fleet Officer and other team members.
Duty Station: Migori, Kisii, Meru, Eldoret, Kitale, Muranga, Naivasha, and Machakos
Working Hours: 8.00 am – 5.00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Type of Contract: Fixed Term 2 Years – 1st August 2013- 31st July 2015
Pay Scale: All inclusive package of Gross Kshs. 40,000/- per month
Job Objective:
The position holder is responsible for driving Outreach team members or any other persons as maybe requested by the Outreach manager and the respective team leader.
Additionally she/he is responsible for the maintenance and taking
good care of his/her assigned vehicle, under the supervision of the
Fleet Supervisor.
In liaison with the Outreach Manager and Fleet and Logistics Officer,
the Driver’s main role is to safely and efficiently drive the Project’s
any other organization vehicle, support the Choice Project staff in the
field and maintain the vehicle to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
The driver will drive team members as instructed by the Outreach Manager/Team Leader.
He will perform related tasks like making purchases, mail delivery, cheques delivery etc as assigned by the Outreach Manager/Team Leader.
Ensure the correct loading and unloading of the vehicle, considering the maximum loading capacity, proper distribution and securing of the load is adhered to.
Adjusting the vehicle speed to the road conditions not forgetting the instruction illustrated on the roads signs and to drive with consideration for the safety of the passengers, other road users, the load and technical state of his car.
Required to make the decision of whether or not to attempt to cross a difficult or unsafe section or to continue after defect of the vehicle has been detected or to delay the travel.
Ensure the safe parking of the vehicle at any time possible in the Marie Stopes Kenya compound or wherever the vehicle maybe by ensuring all safety precautions for example putting on the alarm of the vehicle at night, or during breaks and when it is not in use.
To submit monthly vehicle reports to Support Office Nairobi as per finance department protocols.
To keep the Marie Stopes Kenya motor vehicle interior and exterior clean at all times.
Ensure that the vehicle receives the correct maintenance in a timely fashion to prevent avoidable breakdown, and to maximize vehicle performance.
Carefully monitor fuel and oil consumption of the vehicle, taking steps that records are accurate and no supplies are diverted.
Maintain appropriate driving skills and experience for driving long journeys across Kenya and in difficult terrain. The driver must immediately notify the Outreach Manager and Fleet and Logistics Officer of any health complications that could affect the driver’s ability to conduct his work safely (e.g. deteriorating eyesight, epileptic fits)
Drive in a responsible way, showing care and consideration for other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists and ensuring risks to all vehicles under the Driver’s control are minimized.
Ensure Marie Stopes Kenya vehicles are only used for official business.
Participate in community sensitisation and mobilisation as requested by the Project Manager.
Competencies, skills and attributes:
Must be flexible and able to adapt to abrupt changes in project’s activities at short notices.
Good communication and sound report-writing skills will be an added advantage.
Should be quick in understanding, keen in taking instructions, and able to work with minimum supervision.
Should be willing, ready and able to perform other duties as delegated to him/her by the Project Manager.
Must be flexible and able to adapt to abrupt changes in project’s activities at short notices.
Good communication and sound report-writing skills will be an added advantage.
Should be quick in understanding, keen in taking instructions, and able to work with minimum supervision.
Should be willing, ready and able to perform other duties as delegated to him/her by the Project Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of Secondary school education.
Basic computer skills, especially in word processing and spreadsheets will be an added advantage.
Basic motor vehicle mechanics a must; and possession of certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics is highly preferred
Must have a valid driving license of classes B, C, and E; and Certificate of Good Conduct.
Should have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in driving in a busy organisation.
Minimum of Secondary school education.
Basic computer skills, especially in word processing and spreadsheets will be an added advantage.
Basic motor vehicle mechanics a must; and possession of certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics is highly preferred
Must have a valid driving license of classes B, C, and E; and Certificate of Good Conduct.
Should have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in driving in a busy organisation.
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CVs with
contact details of 3 referees (2 to be immediate former supervisors)
should be submitted to:
People and Development Dept
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
Marie Stopes Kenya
On or before 18th July, 2013.
NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject as ‘DRIVER /CARE ASSISTANT’
Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer