Kenyatta University Hospital - Drivers Jobs in Kenya

Kenyatta University Hospital - Drivers Jobs in Kenya

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is seeking to recruit highly transformative and dynamic self-driven individuals with a high degree of integrity, result oriented, demonstrable professionalism, competence and impeccable capability to fill the following positions within its staff establishment:

Kenyatta University Hospital - Drivers Jobs in Kenya

Driver – (DCSAD/KUTRRH/12)

1. Background Information

Organization: Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH)

Department: Hospital Administration
Section/Unit: Transport Services
Job Title: Driver
Reports to: Assistant Transport Manager

2. Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Assistant Transport Manager, the Driver job exists to drive hospital vehicles, primarily to deliver or pick up hospital staff and/or merchandise at the Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital.

3. Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Job:

• Provide transportation services as needed to move persons and goods within and without the hospital.
• Ensure that motor vehicles are well maintained and that they have all the required
documentation and papers, and accessories.
• Verify the contents of inventory loads against delivery notes while being loaded
and offloaded from the vehicles within and without the hospital.
• Drive vehicles to transport materials to and from specified destinations, as designated by the fleet supervisor of the hospital.
• Drive staff buses and other official cars to pick or deliver hospital staff to or from
different destinations as required outside of the hospital.
• Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements,
in accordance with regulations in the hospital.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires,
lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
• Provide custody to hospital vehicles and their load while outside of the hospital.
• Report any motor vehicles mechanical problems and other faults tot the fleet supervisor and forward them for repairs and maintenance by the maintenance unit of the hospital.
• Perform minor repairs on hospital vehicles, such as changing tires or installing light
bulbs, fuses, tire chains, or spark plugs.
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to the transport
supervisor for the appropriate action within and without the hospital.

4. Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role:

a) KCSE Certificate D+(plus)
b) Valid driving license ABCE minimum.

Professional qualification required to effectively perform in the role:

a) Public Service Vehicle Drivers’ License
b) Certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
c) Certification of driving by a professional body (AA of Kenya etc.)

Minimum level of knowledge required for the job:
a) Knowledge of relevant legislations
b) Knowledge of safety procedures and processes
c) Training in defensive driving
d) First Aid Skills from a recognized body

Soft skills required for the job:
a) Communication skills
b) Observation skills
c) Team player
d) Ability to work under pressure
e) Ability to work odd hours and days
f) Available to travel anywhere at any time

5. Relevant Work Experience Required:

Minimum number of years of experience the jobholder is required to have to be appointed
to the position:

At least three years’ working experience as a Driver in a reputable organization.

The deadline for the receipt of all applications is Monday 5th August 2019

If your background and competencies match the specifications of any of these posts, please send your;

1. Application Letter,
2. Curriculum Vitae and
3. Filled Application Form

ONLY via email to recruitment@kutrrh.go.ke

Or hard copies can be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi Kenya

For more information and job applications details, see; Kenyatta University Hospital - Drivers Jobs in Kenya

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