Principal Driver at Kenya Medical Research Institute – KEMRI

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.

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Driving vehicles as authorized;


• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles;


• Detecting and report malfunctioning of vehicles system;


• Maintaining records of vehicles;


• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle;


• Ensure safety of the passengers and or goods therein;


• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;


• Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws; and


• Reporting any incidents to police and/or the office immediately they occur.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience where applicable;


• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D+ or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;


• Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade II;


• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution.


• Customer Service Training Certificate from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;


• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police;


• Proficiency in computer application;


• Demonstrated work performance and results; and


• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

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