This role involves providing safe and reliable transportation services to Amref Health Africa staff and partners in Narok County, operating under the supervision of the Project Officer.
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 a Non-Governmental Organisation.
- Must be a local resident of Narok County.
- Minimum “O” (Form 4) level of education (KCSE).
- Clean, valid 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.