CHAK’s constitution provides for membership to Protestant churches’ health facilities and community-based health programmes provided their services are not for profit. Mission To facilitate member health units in their provision of quality healthcare services through advocacy, health systems strengthening, networking and innovative health programme

Job Profile

• CHAK is seeking to hire an experienced Driver to be based in Nairobi supporting the CDC- funded CHAP Stawisha project. The project supports HIV/TB/OVC services in faith based and county health facilities across 15 counties in the country, with offices in Meru, Embu, Kitui and Nairobi.
• The job holder will be responsible for providing reliable transportation service to CHAK employees and visitors; to operate and carry out routine maintenance to assigned vehicle; and keep up to date vehicle records.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain defensive driving and operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner.
• Provide a communication link between customers and staff.
• Assist passengers including persons with disabilities in and out of the vehicle.
• Operate ramps, lifts and securement devices as required.
• Read and interpret maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service.
• Present safety briefing to passengers prior to each trip departure.
• Keep the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, vehicle maintenance, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records.
• Fuel assigned vehicle as well as undertake minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required/before travel.
• Coordinate the schedule for vehicle maintenance with staff to minimize service interruptions.
• Respond to accident or medical emergencies by notifying emergency, response providers, and carrying out First Aid pending arrival of emergency personnel.
• Observe all traffic rules and signs.
• Any other lawful duties as assigned by your supervisor within the scope and nature of the position.

Qualifications

• High School Certificate
• Clean Driver’s License
• Defensive Driving
• First Aid Certificate
• Certificate in motor vehicle mechanics
• 4 years prior driving work experience
• Extensive knowledge of the operations and features of assigned vehicle(s)
• Automobile mechanical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Report writing skills and ability to read maps.
• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English