AMREF Kenya is looking for a qualified and highly motivated individual to join the Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Project in Samburu County. The purpose of the project is to strengthen community health systems to improve maternal, newborn and child health outcomes, with the aim of reducing poverty through accelerating MNCH interventions contributing to MDGs 4 & 5. The project is partnering with a local CBO, Samburu Aid in Africa (SAIDIA). The position is based in Samburu and reports to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job
To provide safe and reliable transportation to AMREF staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Driving AMREF vehicles for all official duties while ensuring timeliness and safety
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness of the vehicles in custody
- Ensuring the vehicles assigned is well serviced and maintained as required
- Maintaining up-to-date and accurate records of the vehicles work tickets
- Safeguarding all the contents in the vehicles
- Reporting any accidents/incidents involving the vehicles in custody.
Qualifications and Competencies
The ideal candidate should have a pass in ‘O’ level education and must be ICT proficient with three (3) years of relevant work experience. Must have basic Mechanical and First Aid courses. , Should be a holder of a clean driving licence and valid certificate of good conduct. Should have good communication and interpersonal skills. Should be honest and have integrity, be a team player and have the ability to work under minimal supervision.
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR/062/2011) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is November 20, 2011. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
