World Health Organization Driver Job Vacancy

World Health Organization Driver Job Vacancy

The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: KEN/VN/2013/011/012/013

Title: Driver (three posts)

Deadline for applications: 16 September, 2013

Project: IVD Programme

Grade: G2 Step 1 

Duty Station: Isiolo (Central Region), Lodwar (Western Region) & Kisumu (Western Region)

Contract type: SSA Contract

Duration: 12 months (renewable) 

Date of Issue: August 2013

Applications are hereby invited from suitable Kenya nationals to fill the above post. 

Terms of Reference:

The incumbent will provide support as follows:

• Driving WHO official vehicles in a manner compatible with recognized international road safety standards.
• Maintain vehicle in good running order.
• Proper cleaning, maintenance and servicing either directly or by advising in due course on major repairs or replacements to be effected.
• Keeping daily log sheet of journeys undertaken in accordance with WHO instructions.
• Undertake field trips – Transporting WHO and other officials to and from specified locations through out Kenya.
• Reporting promptly accidents involving WHO vehicles and making reports of such events when necessary.
• Performing any other related duties as required.

Qualification/Knowledge: Certificate of good conduct and good knowledge of vehicle mechanics, and must be in possession of a valid and clean driving license.

Language: Good knowledge of English and Kiswahili.

Experience: Minimum of 8 years driving experience, well conversant with Ministry 

of Health systems’ structure and procedures and extensive experience driving long distances preferably in the specific regions of the duty stations.

Applications from women are particularly encouraged. 

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for interview.

Applications to be sent to: 

The Operations Officer

WHO / ACK Garden (4th floor)

P. O. Box 45335

Nairobi