Job Title: Driver / Care Assistant
Location: Various
Reporting to: Regional Coordinators
Probationary
Period: 3 months
Additionally
she/he is responsible for the maintenance and taking good care of his/her
assigned vehicle, under the supervision of the line supervisor.
In liaison
with the Logistics Officer ensure that MSK vehicles are well maintained at a
high standard
Overall aim
of the Corporate Services department in relation to MSK strategy: Logistical, admin and HR
support to all MSK staff and their work to ensure that it is supported to
realise efficiencies, compliance and quality.
The primary
responsibility of this role is to further our Goal: THE PREVENTION OF UNWANTED
BIRTHS and its mission of ensuring the individuals right to: CHILDREN BY CHOICE
NOT CHANCE
The post holder commits to and is held accountable to Marie Stopes International global core values: mission driven, customer focused, results orientated, Pioneering, sustainable and people centered
Key Responsibilities and Measures
Key Responsibilities:
- Execution of assigned
tasks in the daily running of the coast region programmes and clinics
- Adherence to road
safety and regulations
- Conduct vehicle
inspection regularly
- Assist in repair and
maintenance of the MSK vehicles
- Reporting of accidents
and incidents
Measures
- General observation of
traffic rules by the drivers and passenger
- Smooth running of the
coast region operations
- Timely accident and
incident reporting
- Timely maintenance of
the MSK vehicles
Execution of
assigned tasks in the daily running of the coast region programmes and clinics
Activities include:
Activities include:
- Driving MSK vehicles
as maybe assigned to specific destinations.
- Collecting or
delivering of goods, supplies, documents, mails, as maybe assigned
- Ensure MSK vehicles
are solely used for official/authorised business
- Drive MSK team members
and visitors to specified destinations for example field, meetings,
airport pickups and drop offs etc
Measures
- Timely and smooth
running of the Coast region operations
- Use of MSK vehicles
for the authorised business only
- No misuse of the MSK
vehicles
- Timely delivery and
collection of items
Adherence to
road safety and regulations
Activities
include:
- Always possess a valid
and up to date driving license.
- Always observe traffic
rules and regulation as well as the passengers
- Ensure safety of all
passengers on board MSK vehicles
- Ensure safety and
security of all cargo, documents, mails, or materials to be delivered.
Measures
- 100% compliance to the
traffic rules for example no talking on phone while driving, no drunk
driving, use of safety belt etc
- 100% safety of the
passengers and the MSK property
Conduct
vehicle Inspection regularly
Activities
include:
- Inspect the
vehicle/motorbike every morning before departure.
- Check daily status of
tyres, brakes, engine oil, dents etc.
- Always check and keep
safe vehicle refuelling cards since they form part of Accountable
documents.
- Ensure Vehicle
insurance is up to date, life savers and fire extinguisher is available
and in order.
- Ensure the vehicle
assigned to is always clean and tidy
Measures
- MSK vehicle is clean
and tidy at all times
- Compliance to the
fuelling procedures.
- All vehicles’
legislative requirements are up to date and available.
- Reduced vehicle breakdowns
by conducting mandatory daily checks.
Assist in
repair and maintenance of the MSK vehicles
Activities
include:
- Report promptly any
defects or malfunction that require immediate attention to the Logistics
officer.
- Ensure that MSK
Vehicles are only be attended to at MSK prequalified Garages.
- Comply strictly with
vehicle servicing schedules and always book two weeks in advance for the
same.
- Maintain a duly signed
vehicle log sheet at all times.
Measures
- Timely vehicle
servicing and maintenance using the necessary paper work and the
prescribed garages.
- Reduced vehicle
breakdowns
- Up to date and duly
signed vehicle log sheets
Reporting of
accidents and incidents
Activities
include:
- Report
accidents/incidents immediately to the Travel & transport officer or
the Logistics Officer
- Further report to the
nearest police station and obtain a Police abstract.
- Secure all MSK
property in the occurrence of an accident
Measures
- Proper and timely
reporting of incidents and accidents
- Safety of the vehicle
and MSK property
Knowledge,
skills and attitudes
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- ‘O’ Certificate
qualification.
- Possess a clean and
valid driving license (Class ABCE and G for motorcycle drivers)
- Possess a certificate
of good conduct.
- Qualification in
defensive driving and a certificate of competence from AA Kenya will be an
added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of three (3)
of driving experience in the same position.
Limit of
authority
- May not act in a
manner that is inconsistent with the aims, objectives and policies of
Marie Stopes Kenya.
- May not commit Marie
Stopes Kenya or its Country Director to financial or legal obligations
without the authority of the Country Director.
- May not communicate
with the news media and other organizations on any matter affecting the
interests of the company without the prior approval of the Country
Director.
- May not divulge
confidential information relating to the affairs of the organization or
its Country Director to unauthorized parties.
Skills/Experience:
- Excellent
interpersonal skills.
- Good command of
English and Swahili
- Possess basic I.T
skills
- Security and safety
minded
- Willingness to work
longer hours as maybe be required
Attitude /
Motivation:
Successful performance at MSK is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others.
Successful performance at MSK is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others.
There are 13
key behaviours that MSK encourages in all employees and they are defined below:
Initiative: Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution
Initiative: Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution
In this role,
you must identify commercial opportunities that might arise and ways to use
them
You will take
initiative with your team and across the CMT to realise efficiencies and impact
Innovative: Thinking creatively so that
ideas generated create a positive outcome
In this role creativity will be needed to inspire service providers to achieve results across a range of varied contexts
In this role creativity will be needed to inspire service providers to achieve results across a range of varied contexts
Effective
Communication: Communicating through active listening and good
questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information
is clear and concise.
In this role your team will feel listened to, well informed, know what they should be doing through the efficient use of management time
In this role your team will feel listened to, well informed, know what they should be doing through the efficient use of management time
Team Player: Working as part of a team
by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other
Responsive: Being responsive to
changing priorities and demands
Your plan will be clearly made out and changes will be agreed and reported regularly and on time
Your plan will be clearly made out and changes will be agreed and reported regularly and on time
Working Efficiently: Planning, prioritising and
organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met
In order to
meet the needs of contractual obligations to investors/donors your work will be
clear accountable and effective
Sharing Information: Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality
Timely action
will be taken on information regarding your areas of responsibility
Focus on
Learning: Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and
skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further
This post
holder must actively seek knowledge that can be shared and keep the teams up to
date on latest views
Commitment: Awareness and understanding
of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra
mile to meet role requirements
Driven: Drive and determination to
deliver results
Regular reporting will indicate ability to conceive, design and deliver on results
Regular reporting will indicate ability to conceive, design and deliver on results
Accountable: Taking responsibility for
appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you
demonstrate
Embracing
Change: Openness to embracing change within the
organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly
Motivated: Motivation towards
achieving quality results to maximise potential
How to Apply
How to Apply
If you
believe your career objectives match this exciting position, please forward
your application and detailed C.V stating your current position, remuneration,
contact details by 23rd September 2015 to the Sheer Logic Management
Consultants E- Mail: info@sheerlogic.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject line as ‘Regional Driver’
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject line as ‘Regional Driver’
