Job Description

Aga Khan Health Services

The position

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira and Lodwar. The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified candidates to fill the following position within the Project Department:

PROJECT DRIVER

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The successful candidates will be responsible for driving vehicles for the Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu as assigned to transport Hospital staff and visitors as well as goods to designated areas in a comfortable, safe and timely manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to perform basic vehicle maintenance and coordinate repair services on mobile clinic van and all agency vehicles.
• Perform basic record keeping duties.
• Perform pre-trip and post trip inspections.
• Drive hospital vehicles to various destinations.
• Ensure the vehicle/truck/van is fully operation.
• Properly maintains vehicle cleanliness.
• Schedule required service and repairs with the logistics coordinator/ Manager Logistics and security
• Report all accidents or incidents immediately as and when they occur to the supervisor and follow due process.
• Maintain updated travel log to record areas travelled to, travel time, and work hours.
• Be in liaison with law enforcement agencies eg Traffic Police and NTSA officials.

The requirements

• Valid driving license classes B,C1,C and D1
• Institutional PSV Badge.
• Minimum KCSE certificate
• Minimum two years driving experience in a Corporate set-up, government or NGO
• Good knowledge of the Highway Code and other Kenya traffic laws applicable to commercial operations
• Good organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work at odd hours and/ or travel at short notice
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent Customer Service skills

Region

Eastern Africa

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate