About the Department
The Tujenge Jamii project is a five-year U.S Department of State funded service delivery project, providing HIV care and treatment, as well as services in the area of maternal and newborn child health (MNCH) and nutrition. The project is focused on increasing the use of county-led health and social services in five counties in Kenya, namely Baringo, Kajiado, Laikipia, Nakuru and Samburu.
Program Objectives:
Increased access and demand for quality HIV prevention services.
Increased access and demand for quality HIV treatment services.
Increased access and demand for quality MNCH and nutrition services.
Strengthened capacity of county health systems, local partners, and communities to deliver quality health services.
Job Description
The Driver / Logistician will be responsible for providing driving, messengerial and office support services to the project. The positions will be based in our Nakuru office.
What you will do
Drive project staff and visitors to meetings and appointments with due caution and courtesy as assigned by the supervisor.
Maintain project vehicles in good condition, including cleaning inside and outside of the vehicle and carrying out engine check-up, fluid levels and the tyres prior to use of the vehicle.
Maintain a current driving license for self and advise the Administrative Officer when the project vehicle licenses are due for renewal, appropriate inspections and registrations for vehicles.
Run office errands such as message/equipment deliveries, visa applications, picking-up and collecting mail from post office and other errands as assigned by the supervisor.
Ensure that the passengers adhere to the traffic rules and regulations e.g. wearing seat belts.
Report any traffic accident to the insurance company and to the supervisor immediately.
Assist with office tasks, such as photocopying, binding and pick up of supplies etc.
Keep photocopying and binding machines in good working condition at all times by ensuring that the necessary routine maintenance is carried out as prescribed in the operating manuals and a record of the same is kept.
Provide support during workshops and events including registration of participants.
Qualifications
O Level certificate.
At least 5 years driving experience in a large organisation operating motor vehicles professionally.
Must have a good working knowledge of English with ability to understand spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
Must have a current, valid driving license with an excellent driving record.
Must be in possession of a current and valid certificate of good conduct within the year.
Maintain a good awareness of the existing traffic rules and regulations under NTSA.
Must have undertaken an eye test with certification.
Knowledge of the counties and its surrounding areas where project will have presence will be an added advantage.
Basic knowledge of First Aid.
Behavioural Competencies
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Strong client delivery focus.
Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
Focus on quality and risk.
Problem solving ability.
Good customer service skills.
Diligent and quick learner.
Proactive and has the ability to assess a situation and independently take action to address it