Main Purpose of Job:

Under the supervision of the Project Officer, the job holder will provide safe and reliable transportation service to Amref Health Africa.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Trip Management

• Ensure staff and partners reach their destinations safely and on time.
• Have the vehicle ready in advance for each trip.
• Be prompt in picking up and dropping off staff and partners.
• Ensure all necessary tools for the trip are in the vehicle.
• Maintain a smooth ride by avoiding over-speeding.
• Complete all trip documentation and obtain required authorizations.
• Inspect tyre pressure and oil levels before each trip.
• Adhere to vehicle service schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of work tickets, including kilometers traveled, fuel consumed, and dates of oil changes.

 Vehicle Cleanliness & Maintenance

• Ensure that the assigned vehicle has all the required licenses.
• Regularly wash the car and keep it tidy.
• Maintain the vehicle in good working condition.
• Ensure repairs are done economically and timely.
• Stay alert to potential mechanical issues.

Passenger Safety

• Ensure seat belts are functional and all passengers wear them.
• Adhere to traffic rules at all times.
• Avoid accidents and report any incidents promptly.
• Ensure that staff are safeguarded from any harm during travel.

Other Duties

• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least three (03) years of driving experience preferably in Non-Governmental Organisation is preferred.
• Should be a local of Narok County.
• Minimum “O” (Form 4) level of education.
• Clean driving license.
• Certificate in basic computer applications.
• Fluency in oral and written English and Kiswahili with the ability to follow instructions.
• Good understanding of different vehicle operations.
• Good knowledge and conversant with most routes in Kenya.
• Ability to understand and implement precautions and preventive measures for proper vehicle maintenance.

Skills and Competences

• Efficiently manage time to ensure timely transportation.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and needs.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and show respect to others.
• Be well-organized in managing trips and documentation.
• Possess problem solving skills.