The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya and as currently established and dully accredited to continue to operate as such under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in human health in Kenya. KEMRI’s vision is “to be a leading centre of excellence in human health research” and its mission is “to improve human health and quality of life through research, capacity building and service delivery”.
KEMRI seeks to recruit
dynamic, innovative and experienced persons to fill the following positions:-
DRIVER, JOB GROUP,
KMR 10 – (10 POSITIONS)
This is the entry and
training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the
guidance of a senior driver.
Responsibilities
The duties and
responsibilities of the officer will entail:-
- Driving vehicles as authorized;
- Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles;
- Detecting and report malfunctioning of vehicles
system;
- Maintain records of vehicles;
- Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle;
- Overseeing 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
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, a candidate must have:-
- 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 III;
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya
police;
- Proficiency in computer application; and
- Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution
Terms of
Employment: Employment is for one (1) year contract, as per KEMRI Human
Resource Policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the first
three (3) months.
The following will be
required during the interviews:- Certificate of good conduct, Higher Education
Loans Board compliance certificate, KRA Tax compliance certificate, Credit
Reference Bureau clearance certificate, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
clearance.
Kindly attach your cv,
cover letter, copies of certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials
and other relevant documents.
How to Apply
All the applications to
be done through KEMRI
Website www.kemri.org/careers –
E-Recruitment Portal on or before 23rd December 2021 latest
5.00 p.m.
Please visit the KEMRI
web site www.kemri.org for
more details on the advertisement.
KEMRI is an equal
opportunity employer committed to diversity. Persons with disability, women,
youth and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. KEMRI does not
charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application,
interview and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such
request immediately.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
