The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) is a local NGO providing comprehensive rehabilitation services with the aim of empowering challenged persons.
The APDK Nairobi branch, seeks to fill the following vacancy of a driver:
Essential Duties
The APDK Nairobi branch, seeks to fill the following vacancy of a driver:
Essential Duties
- Operates assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner;
- Maintains defensive driving;
- Assists passengers, including handicapped, in and out of the vehicle; operates ramps, lifts and securement devices as needed;
- Keeps the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside;
- Maintains accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, customer transportation forms, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records that are requested from management;
- Performs minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required;
- Coordinates the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff to minimize service interruptions;
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Possess a valid driving license Class B,C,E
- Possess a valid certificate of good conduct.
- Have attained at least a C- (minus) grade in KCSE and aged 28 years and above.
- Have over 5 year’s accident free working experience on Kenyan roads.
- Ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle safely and appropriately.
- including ability to read and interpret road signs in English;
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Kiswahili both orally and in writing;
- Ability to establish effective professional relationships with customers, co-workers, and upper level staff and employees.
- Ability to prepare concise and accurate records and reports;
- Extensive knowledge of the operations and features of assigned vehicle(s);
- Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs;
- Ability to perform minor vehicle repairs;
- Skilled in reasoning skills to interpret policies and procedures, maps, and route directions.
Applications for the position together with CV, three references, current and expected remuneration to be submitted before 12.00 noon 20th May 2011.
The Recruitment Committee
APDK – Nairobi Branch
Box 46747, 00100
Nairobi
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