DRIVER
Application deadline: 1st February 2022
Industry: International Non Governmental Organization
Location: Mombasa, Kenya
1 - 2 years experience
VACANCY
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES – SWITZERLAND Kenya Mission
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need based in Dagahaley and Mombasa County.
The objective of our project is to provide Access to health care for Adolescent and Youth Population (AYP), with specific focus on Young Key Populations (YKP) affected by social violence and health care exclusion. The selected candidate will be reporting technically to the Base Facilities Officer (BFO)
Job Title : DRIVER
Work Location : Mombasa Project
Start date : February 2022
Length of contract : 12 months fixed term contract (based on a 03 month probationary period)
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Main Purpose |
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Performing the tasks of transporting authorized goods and passengers in an MSF vehicle, ensuring its technical and safety conditions and respecting the country's traffic rules and MSF security rules, in order to provide a safe, smooth and efficient service
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Accountabilities |
· Checking daily, the technical conditions of the assigned vehicle (state of the tires, oil, fuel, brakes, radio equipment, spare parts, etc.), performing weekly check according to the MSF Logbook, refilling it when necessary, and keeping it clean to ensure it can be driven in perfect conditions. Carrying out a hand over if another uses the vehicle
· Ensuring the security of passengers in the vehicle, driving carefully, observing speed limits and traffic rules in the country as well as MSF security rules, in order to avoid car accidents.
· Ensuring all passengers have all necessary papers in order before travelling, and ensuring non MSF staff sign disclaimers of responsibility before using the vehicle
· Ensuring correct loading and unloading of the vehicle, submitting the documents to the receiver of the goods, checking the status of delivered goods, returning the duly completed documents to Logistics and ensuring that the goods have the necessary documents
· Ensuring that all vehicle documents and the driver's driving license are valid and in the vehicle.
· Informing the line manager of any incident involving the transportation of passengers and/or goods.
· Knowing how to use all types of radios, codes, call numbers and radio alphabets by heart and communicating with base according to MSF communications policy to inform the driver's position and any potential implications.
· Knowing and respecting the security rules related to vehicle movements, specifically those related to customs, checkpoints and roadblocks. Ensuring all passengers know and respect the security rules
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Requirements |
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Education |
Essential literacy and driving license. Good knowledge of country roads |
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Experience |
Essential 2 years minimum of previous driving experience Desirable experience with specific vehicles to use (4x4, boats, motorbikes, etc.) Desirable in MSF or other NGOs
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Languages |
English and Kiswahili |
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Knowledge |
Desirable knowledge of basic mechanics Good knowledge of Mombasa roads |
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Competencies |
Results, teamwork,flexibility, commitment to MSF Principles, stress management |
If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application through https://uhired.me/e/job/469 on or before the 1st of February 2022
MSF will not consider applications of persons aged 58 years and above and will require medical certificate to ascertain candidates do not have an underlying medical condition to avoid exposure to risk.
We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive,only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered
(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)
- MSF Switzerland Kenya
- www.msf.org
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