Driver
Please submit a cover letter with your resume describing your interest in this position and how you meet the requirements.
PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.
The Malaria Control and Evaluation Partnership in Africa (MACEPA), a program at PATH, is a leader in the fight to end malaria illnesses and deaths. We refine and develop tools and approaches, invest in national programs, and build the data that empower national governments to pursue elimination. MACEPA is partnering with countries that have achieved major reductions in malaria illness to develop evidence-based approaches to eliminating the disease. The approach involves optimizing coverage of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment interventions, and advanced surveillance methods to track and treat remaining cases.
As part of MACEPA’s support to the Government of Kenya’s Ministry of Health, MACEPA seeks to hire an experienced Driver who will provide transportation and support field activities of an assigned project team.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Providing transportation and vehicle maintenance.
- Driving staff, project counterparts and consultants to project sites, workshops, meetings, and various events in, around, and outside of Ranerou.
- Performing or scheduling maintenance services and ensuring that project vehicles are clean and in adequate working order.
- Following up vehicle maintenance regulations and licenses and making recommendations to Performance Leader for necessary actions.
- Ensuring vehicles have adequate level of fuel at all times using the office account.
- Maintaining a precise and complete Driver's Log Book.
- Running office errands such as document delivery, mailing, banking, customs clearance, bill payment, office supply shopping, etc.
- Assisting with maintenance of the general office space such as furniture re-arrangement, minor repairs of office equipment, etc.
This position will be based in Kisumu and will report to the Project Administrator.
- Knowledge of Kenya highways and terrain, especially the areas of Western Kenya such as Siaya County and neighboring Counties.
- Hold a relevant valid driving license.
- Basic knowledge of mechanics and vehicle maintenance preferred.
A minimum of two years driver's experience comparable to work required by Malaria Control and Evaluation Partnership in Africa is required.
Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.
PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
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