Driver II

Key Responsibilities

• Driving the vehicle as authorized by the agency.
• Ensuring the security and safety of the vehicle, passengers, and goods on and off the road.
• Maintaining daily work tickets and logs accurately.
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, and brake systems, as well as tire pressure.
• Detecting and reporting vehicle defects in a timely manner.
• Ensuring the vehicle remains clean and well-maintained.
• Coordinating routine service and maintenance of the vehicle.
• Timely reporting of accidents and proactive follow-up of police abstracts.
• Conducting vehicle inspections and ensuring all insurance documents are up-to-date.

Job Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A cumulative period of at least three (3) years’ relevant work experience as a Driver III.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for the classes of vehicles required to drive.
• Completion of a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting at least one (1) week at St. John Ambulance, KIHBT, or another recognized Institution.
• A Certificate in Suitability Test for Drivers conducted by the Ministry responsible for transport.
• A Certificate in Occupational Trade Test III for Drivers conducted by the Ministry responsible for transport.
• A Defensive Driving certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• A valid recommendation report of a Refresher Course for drivers (at least 1 week long) attended every three years at KIHBT or a recognized institution.
• A valid Clearance Certificate from the National Police Service.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated merit and ability in work performance and results.

Required Compliance Certificates

Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
• Certificate of compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Current Self Declaration form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Certificate from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Digital Health Agency (DHA) application portal by visiting dha.go.ke. Ensure you meet all the requirements and possess the necessary compliance certificates before submitting your application.