Job Description
Job Group: KMR10
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the
guidance of a senior driver.
a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-
i. Driving vehicles as authorized;
ii. Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles;
iii. Detecting and report malfunctioning of vehicles system;
iv. Maintain records of vehicles;
v. Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle;
vi. Overseeing safety of the passengers and or goods therein;
vii. Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
viii. Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws; and
ix. Reporting any incidents to police and/or the office immediately they occur.
b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
i. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D+ or its equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
ii. Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of
vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
iii. Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III;
iv. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police;
v. Proficiency in computer application.
Terms of Employment: Employment is for three (3) years contract as per KEMRI Human Resource
Policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the first three (3) months.