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Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)is a leading National Faith Based Organization (FBO) of Protestant churches’ health facilities and programmes from all over Kenya, established in 1946 with a goal of promoting access to quality health care. We seek a dynamic and highly experienced candidate for a Driver position to be based in Nyandarua County for a USAID-funded Jamii Tekelezi project (UJTP).

Reporting to the Procurement and Logistics Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of reliable transportation for the office and field administrative support services to the USAID Jamii Tekelezi Program (UJTP) in Embu, Meru and Nyandarua counties while prioritizing safety.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Transport authorized staff, stakeholders and visitors to various field destinations as per schedule, being punctual on agreed flexi times as a result of erratic and agile program demands.
2. Safe driving obeying all traffic laws and regulations while ensuring Ensure safe parking of vehicles and secured locking.
3. Delivering vehicles for servicing /repairs and checking that they are in satisfactory condition.
4. Cleaning assigned vehicle at regular intervals to ensure expected vehicle cleanliness standards are maintained at all times and performing daily vehicle inspections.
5. Monitoring the approved vehicle fuel card usage and fueling at approved petrol station countrywide network.
6. Ensuring validity of motor vehicle insurance stickers at all times, including liaising with administration team in making arrangements for insurance valuation on insurance renewals.
7. Maintaining of daily Work Ticket with full authorizations. In addition, keep updated vehicle records.
8. Preparation of accident or incident reports when necessary. Work with supervisors to institute reports for police records, investigations and any insurance claims.
9. Provide safety briefings to staff during travel to ensure the safety of staff and property of both CHAK and staff and to provide staff with information when required.
10. Support the project with logistics tasks during trainings, meetings, delivering parcels and other activities as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Minimum O-level certificate or similar level.
2. A valid Driver’s License, class BCE.
3. A minimum of five years accident-free driving experience preferably in an organization or public sector, or in a similar/ related position will be considered.
4. Good communication and interpersonal skills
5. Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with staff and partners