Regional Driver – Coast at Marie Stopes Kenya
Reports To: Travel and Transport Officer
Liaises With: Programmes department and the other Departments
Duty Station: Mombasa
Salary: KShs. 24,500 Gross
Purpose of the Role
This post reports to the Travel and Transport Officer and within the Corporate Services Department.
The position holder is responsible for driving team members, visitors or any other persons as maybe requested by the Travel and Transport Officer.
Additionally she/he is responsible for the maintenance and taking good care of his/her assigned vehicle, under the supervision of the line supervisor.
In liaison with the Logistics Officer ensure that MSK vehicles are well maintained at a high standard
Key Responsibilities
1. Execution of assigned tasks in the daily running of the coast region programmes and clinics
Activities include:
- Driving MSK vehicles as maybe assigned to specific destinations.
- Collecting or delivering of goods, supplies, documents, mails, as maybe assigned
- Ensure MSK vehicles are solely used for official/authorised business
- Drive MSK team members and visitors to specified destinations for example field, meetings, airport pickups and drop offs etc
Activities include:
- Always possess a valid and up to date driving license.
- Always observe traffic rules and regulation as well as the passengers
- Ensure safety of all passengers on board MSK vehicles
- Ensure safety and security of all cargo, documents, mails, or materials to be delivered.
3. Conduct vehicle Inspection regularly
Activities include:
- Inspect the vehicle/motorbike every morning before departure.
- Check daily status of tyres, brakes, engine oil, dents etc.
- Always check and keep safe vehicle refuelling cards since they form part of Accountable documents.
- Ensure Vehicle insurance is up to date, life savers and fire extinguisher is available and in order.
- Ensure the vehicle assigned to is always clean and tidy
4. Assist in repair and maintenance of the MSK vehicles
Activities include:
- Report promptly any defects or malfunction that require immediate attention to the Logistics officer.
- Ensure that MSK Vehicles are only be attended to at MSK prequalified Garages.
- Comply strictly with vehicle servicing schedules and always book two weeks in advance for the same.
- Maintain a duly signed vehicle log sheet at all times.
5. Reporting of accidents and incidents
Activities include:
- Report accidents/incidents immediately to the Travel & transport officer or the Logistics Officer
- Further report to the nearest police station and obtain a Police abstract.
- Secure all MSK property in the occurrence of an accident
Qualifications
- ‘O’ Level Certificate qualification.
- Possess a clean and valid driving license (Class ABCE )
- Possess a certificate of good conduct.
- Qualification in defensive driving and a certificate of competence from AA Kenya will be an added advantage
Skills and experience required
- Minimum of three (3) of driving experience in the same position
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good command of English and Swahili
- Possess basic I.T skills
- Security and safety minded
- Willingness to work longer hours as maybe be required
Attitude/ Motivation
- Initiative
- Innovative
- Effective Communication
- Responsive
- Working Efficiently
- Sharing Information
- Focus on Learning
- Commitment
- Driven
- Accountable
- Embracing Change
- Motivated
- Team Player
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees (1 of which should be immediate, 1 former supervisor and any other) should be submitted to:
People and Development Dept
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
On or before 21st May, 2014.
Due to the urgency of the position, applications will be reviewed as they come
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject line as ‘Regional Driver – Coast’
Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer
