Principal Driver Job IPOA

Driver Jobs, Independent Policing Oversight Authority Jobs.

Job Purpose

• Responsible for providing transport services in an effective and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

• Driving the organization’s vehicles as authorized;
• Carrying out routine checks on the assigned vehicle and report any malfunction of vehicle systems and other occurrences;
• Liaising with Fleet Assistant to ensure that the vehicles are regularly checked and maintained;
• Maintaining the movement of work tickets for vehicle(s) assigned;
• Maintaining security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• Reporting all accidents and incidents promptly to the relevant IPOA offices;
• Administering first aid in the event of an accident;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle; and
• Coaching and mentoring junior drivers.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:

• Served for a cumulative minimum period of period of fourteen (14) years three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior Driver, IPOA 10;
• KCSE mean grade of D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification;
• Valid driving license;
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of
• Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Suitability Trade Test for Drivers;
• Refresher course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week every three (3) years;
• First-Aid Course Certificate lasting not less than one (1) week from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
•  A valid certificate of good conduct;
• Occupational Trade Tests I for Drivers;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Accident-free driving period of four (4) years; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

How to Apply

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