Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Vacancy No. FN-04-09-2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understanding the study design and objectives to assist in the successful implementation of the study
• Safely driving the vehicles as assigned
• Ensuring compliance to the road traffic act
• Carrying out daily routine checks on the vehicle before driving out
• Ensuring maximum security of vehicle and its accessories under his/her charge
• Ensuring safety of passengers and cargo under his/her charge
• Monitoring condition and performance of vehicle and promptly reporting to supervisors
• Carrying out minor repairs and adjustments on the vehicle, and maintaining their cleanliness
• Taking vehicle for servicing and repairs as directed by the supervisors
• Maintaining a transport log for the vehicle
• Ensuring that the vehicle is used only for study related purposes
• Updating the study administrator on any incidents or accident involving the vehicle on the same day
• Picking up and dropping off the study visitors
• Submitting reports on vehicle movements and mechanical conditions as requested.

Requirements

Qualifications

• O-Level School Certificate Grade D+ and above.
• Valid Driving License class BCE
• Certificate of defensive Driving Course.
• Current Certificate of Good conduct
• Below 45 years of age.
• At least five years proven experience in handling manual land cruiser vehicles
• Basic Automotive Mechanical skills and sound knowledge about vehicles
• Suitability test certificate from Ministry of Roads and public
• Good knowledge of traffic laws
• Good eyesight; natural or corrected

Other required skills

• First Aid at Work Certificate from St. Johns Ambulance /Red cross
• Ability to provide quick solutions to problems.
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Good time management
• Capable of working for long hours, weekends and sometimes at odd situations
• Good customer care relations