KEMSA is a State Corporation established through an Act of
Parliament, with the mandate to procure, warehouse and distribute drugs and
medical supplies for prescribed public health programs, the national strategic
stock reserve, prescribed essential health packages and national referral
hospitals.
As a result of business growth and the need to enhance
organizational efficiency for effective service delivery, we would like to
re-advertise the drivers position to align with the Authority’s approved career
guidelines.
RE-ADVERTISEMENT
POSITION NAME: DRIVER (REF. KEMSA/HRA/DRVR/ADM/7/2025)
GRADE: SA10
NO. OF VACANCIES: Three (3)
TERMS OF SERVICE: Contract
BASIC SALARY: As per scale
LOCATION:
The successful candidate will be deployed in any of the
following locations where KEMSA has operations countrywide Nairobi, Kisumu,
Mombasa, Garissa, Meru, Nyeri, Kakamega, Kisii, Eldoret and/or Nakuru. He/She
must be ready and willing to work in the allocated geographical region/area.
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Reporting to the Transport Officer, the Driver will be
charged with the responsibility of driving the Authority’s staff, stakeholders
and medical commodities as shall be assigned from time to time.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Driving
as per the route schedule as authorized.
- Detection
and reporting common motor vehicle faults.
- Liaising
with appointed service providers to facilitate motor vehicle
maintenance/repairs.
- Maintaining
cleanliness of the assigned vehicles.
- Maintain/update
motor vehicle work ticket for vehicles assigned to him/her.
- Ensure
security and safety of passengers and/or goods and that of the vehicle;
both on and off the road.
- To
keep up to date vehicle mileage log and other details as required.
- Maintain
records of vehicle fuel, repair and service costs
- To
follow instructions from the Transport Coordinator or from the officer
assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Suitable candidates should possess the following
qualifications:
- Be in
possession of a mean grade of D plain at KCSE.
- Hands-on
driving experience of not less than three (3) years.
- Be in
possession of a valid driving license Classes B-C-E free from any
endorsement.
- Passed
occupational Trade Test III for drivers
- Defensive
driving certificate from a recognized institution
- Must
have good knowledge on route mapping.
- Ability
to use online route applications
- Ability
to work under minimum supervision.
- Those
with Certificates in First Aid; Defensive Driving or Occupational Safety
and Health will have added advantage.
DESIRED PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Honesty
- Flexibility
- Team
player
- Good
time management skills
- Ability
to communicate effectively
How to Apply
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the
following requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:
- Police
Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
- Tax
Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
Those interested and who meet the above requirements are
invited to apply for the job. The application, accompanied with a detailed
curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials addressed as below
should reach the Chief Executive Officer not later than 25th July,
2025.
Important Information to note:
- Applicants
who had previously applied and qualified for the position of Driver, SA10
advertised under REF.KEMSA/HRA/DRVR/ADM/2/2025 with 10th April 2025 being
the deadline, are advised not to apply since their applications will be
considered alongside the current applications.
The applicant’s envelope and letters of application should
quote the Reference Number of the position.
Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority,
13 Commercial Street Industrial Area,
P.O. Box 47715-0010,
NAIROBI Attn. Director HR & Administration