AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non governmental organization based in Africa. AMREF works with and through African communities, health systems and governments, and aims to close the gaps that prevent people from accessing their basic right to health. With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programs in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan and South Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.
Global Fund Malaria Round 10 Project
AMREF Kenya has been selected by the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) as the dual track Principal Recipient (PR) for the malaria component under Global Fund Round 10 and will be responsible for the financial management of the grant and ensuring quality implementation by Sub Recipients (SR). The project aims at contributing to the acceleration of quality and effective management of malaria in the country in order to achieve and sustain national malaria control targets in line with global malaria control targets and the Millennium Development Goals. The project will work with thirty civil society organizations providing them with grants and building their capacity to implement quality and effective malaria interventions. The project will establish the first ever Community Case Management of Malaria (CCMM) in the country.
We are therefore looking for individuals, who are well organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, to fill the following positions which are based in Nairobi.
PROJECT DRIVER - KCO/HR/075/2011
The position reports to the Project Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide safe and reliable transportation to AMREF staff.
Key Responsibilities:-
Driving AMREF vehicles for all official duties while ensuring timeliness and safety.
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness of the vehicles in custody.
Ensuring the vehicles assigned is well serviced and maintained as required.
Maintaining up-to-date and accurate records of the vehicles work tickets.
Safeguarding all the contents in the vehicles.
Reporting any accidents/incidents involving the vehicles in custody.
Qualifications and Competencies
The ideal candidate should have a pass in ‘O’ level education and must be ICT proficient with three years of relevant work experience.
Must have basic Mechanical and First Aid courses.
Should be a holder of a clean driving licence and valid certificate of good conduct.
Should have good communication and interpersonal skills.
Should be honest and have integrity, be a team player and have the ability to work under minimal supervision.
Must have basic Mechanical and First Aid courses.
Should be a holder of a clean driving licence and valid certificate of good conduct.
Should have good communication and interpersonal skills.
Should be honest and have integrity, be a team player and have the ability to work under minimal supervision.
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals. If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, please quote the position and reference numbers in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to
recruitment@amref.org
The closing date for submitting applications is 21st December 2011. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.